Explore the world without even leaving Gainesville

July 14, 2015

Visitors can learn about the importance of research and collections in a new exhibit now on display at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

“Exploring Our World” features information about ongoing University of Florida and museum research, and spotlights current UF initiatives in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. The UF research section includes videos produced by students highlighting projects across campus.

“The exhibits at the museum are just the tip of the iceberg,” said Florida Museum exhibit developer Julie Waters. “The museum has vast collections and a rich history of research, which form the foundation for everything we do. We want visitors to walk away with an appreciation of the full breadth of the museum and of research being done at the University of Florida.”

The free exhibit – created by the Florida Museum in collaboration with the UF Office of Research and the IFAS department of agricultural education and communication – also includes videos, photographs and discovery drawers allowing visitors to view specimens from the museum’s collections and learn about its more-than-100-year history.

More information is available online at http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/exhibits/always-on-display/exploring-our-world/ or by calling 352-846-2000.