Florida Museum of Natural History - Gainesville History Museum

  • SW 34th Street and Hull Road
    PO Box 112710, Gainesville, FL, 32611-2710
  • +1 352 846 2000
  • www.flmnh.ufl.edu
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Collections:
Waterways and Wildlife .. Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land .. South .. Fossil Plant Garden
Open Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Florida Museum of Natural History
SW 34th Street and Hull Road
PO Box 112710, Gainesville, FL, 32611-2710
Amenities
  • gift shop
  • wheelchair accessible
Description
  • ... Museum of Natural History, located at the University of Florida, is Florida's state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • Native American and natural history exhibits in this ... more on TripAdvisor
  • ... Florida Museum of Natural History, chartered by the Florida Legislature in 1917 as the state's official natural history museum. With more than 20 million specimens of amphibians, birds, butterflies, fish, mammals, mollusks, reptiles, ... more on Flmnh.ufl.edu
Reviews
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5.0
Repeat visitor!

(Feb 25, 2007)

... is a destination in itself (but the rest of the Museum of Natural History has permanent and recurring exhibits of interest, too). "Follow the monarch butterflies" as they lead you to this fascinating addition to the museum, and take ... ExplorerAP, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

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4.0
Entertainment for all ages

(Jun 30, 2005)

... I am a Gainesville resident I have always been impressed by the Natural History Museum. It has a wonderful family atmosphere with activities and exhibits that interest all ages. They have recently added a butterfly garden that is outstanding. ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

Directions

Driving Directions From Interstate 75, take exit 384 and travel 1 mile east on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (left) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road. From U.S. 441, travel 2 miles west on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (right) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road. Bus Routes Off Campus: Use Regional Transit System (RTS) Routes 20, 21 or 34. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules. UF Campus: During the Fall and Spring semesters, use the "Harn Park & Ride #1" (Lakeside) route. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules.

Web Resources
  • www.flmnh.ufl.edu