Florida Museum visitors can enjoy hundreds of live butterflies from around the world in the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, and explore the state's unique habitats,as well as its natural and cultural history, in other permanent exhibits. Changing temporary exhibits cover a wide range of topics.

Florida’s official natural history museum is located on the University of Florida campus. The Florida Museum of Natural History houses more than 34 million specimens and cultural artifacts, including one of the world's largest collections of butterflies and moths. The Museum’s mission combines research, preservation and interpretation of both biological diversity and cultural heritage. The main attractions are the permanent exhibitions that explore Florida's unique habitats and cultural history, and the exciting temporary exhibits.

Tours & Transfers: Group Tours

Facility Amenities: Cover Charge, Free Admission, Wheelchair Accessible

Admission: Free, donations welcome. Admission charged for Butterfly Rainforest and special exhibits

Open From (Hour): 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Sat); 1 - 5 p.m. (Sun)

This attraction should take approx: (hours): 3

Payment Options: American Express, Cash Only, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Recreation Type: Garden, Hiking, Trails

Shopping: Boutique

Shopping Type: Art, Clothes, Jewelry

Wedding Planner: Receptions, Weddings

Tours & Transfers: Bus Tours, Group Tours, Walking Tours

More details

This attraction should take approx:
3 HOURS TO VISIT

Locally Owned

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Website Directions
3215 Hull Road UF Cultural Plaza - Powell Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-846-2000
Fax: 352-846-0253
Email: museuminfo@flmnh.ufl.edu

HOURS

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon-Sat); 1 - 5 p.m. (Sun)

Admission

Free, donations welcome. Admission charged for Butterfly Rainforest and special exhibits

Recreation Type

Garden
Hiking
Trails

Facility Amenities

Cover Charge
Free Admission
Wheelchair Accessible

Shopping

Boutique