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Florida Museum of Natural History

Museum Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1721
Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Gainesville
4.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Description: Native American and natural history exhibits in this museum at the University of Florida.
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Hernando, Florida
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Interesting love it would go back again and again and again and again More

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Tampa, FL
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

If you are in the Gainesville area and have a few hours to spare, visit the Florida Museum of Natural History. I was impressed with the interpretive exhibits on Florida history. The Butterfly Rainforest is also a really cool exhibit. You walk into a huge indoor garden where butterflys of all shapes, sizes and colors fly free. It is relaxing... More

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Gainesville, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Keep a look out for changing exhibits. This is a small museum, but it packs a lot of nice exhibits at different intervals. Great place to take a family and it's free. Giving a small donation is not required, but appreciated. More

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Steinhatchee, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

A very enlightning experience. The butterfly exhibit is beautifully designed, the staff are kind and helpful and the museum's exhibits of Florida flora and fauna are outstanding. The mastodons skeletons were found in Taylor County Florida near Perry. I am proud that these historic creatures were discovered in my home county. More

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Orlando
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

We thought we were going just for the butterfly rainforest but was blown away at the quality of the whole museum. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Great staff. Informative and interesting. We visit regularly for the new and interesting special exhibits. More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Excellent displays on geologic historized!y of FL and evolution of wildlife. Small building but crammed with display items in excellent settings. Very well organ More

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Ocala, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

We took our own grandchildren and the neighbor's grand children-they particularly liked the Butterfly Rain Forest. Staff was friendly and helpful More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Have visited this region several time, but this was the first time at this museum. Great information and wonderfully presented. More

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coastal georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This free museum has enough to entertain pretty much anyone. Pay extra for temporary exhibits or the butterfly garden/rainforest. More

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