Check out our local museums this summer and be ready for a wonderful experience where you can be inspired and learn about our world and community.
Located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, the Matheson History Museum is home to the Historic Matheson House, permanent and temporary exhibits on Alachua County and Florida history, and a local history library and archives. Throughout the year we host a variety of programs on local and Florida history. Admission is free! Photos courtesy of Cool Blue Photography.
The Florida Museum of Natural History
The Florida Museum of Natural History has been inspiring people to value and protect the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world for more than a century. Located on the University of Florida campus, the Florida Museum is home to more than 40 million specimens and artifacts, one of the nation’s largest natural history collections. For more information, visit www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu or follow us @FloridaMuseum.