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Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

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Natural History Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
See mammoths from the Ice Age, learn about rare artifacts, and the find out the history of the native people of Florida when you visit Florida Museum of Natural History. Walk beneath towering skeletons of prehistoric animals, and see flora, fauna, and fossils from the past. Surround yourself with hundreds of exotic butterflies at the butterfly rainforest, or explore a life-size limestone cave. You can witness a South Florida Calusa Native American welcoming ceremony, and learn about Native American history and culture. Bring your kids to the Discovery Room for hands-on activities. To visit Florida Museum of Natural History and other attractions in Gainesville, use our Gainesville trip planner.
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  • By LPLoveToTravel
    We only touched on the surface of the museum, but will be back! We brought relatives who were visiting and we all loved it. The children especially loved the fossils.  more »
  • By FLVacationer43
    My wife and I had heard how incredible the butterfly exhibit was, so we stopped by. We were not disappointed. The other parts of the museum are excellent too. There is a charge to visit the...  more »
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  • By Brian Burke
    An amazing place to take kids of all ages lots of fun things to see and touch!!! Probably the coolest museum on earth. Museum is kept super clean and neat! Awesome that you can take you family for free. We spent hours in the kids area and they loved every moment.
  • By Jennifer Forehand
    Neat, neat place!! We went for the movie/reception event. Wish we could have spent the day there! So many great exhibitions - love that it's dedicated to Florida. Worth the time & investment! Can't wait to get to go back again!
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