Florida Museum of Natural History
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
The Florida Museum of Natural History is based on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville and operates within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector. It serves as Florida's official state natural history museum and is among the largest and fastest-growing institutions of its kind, with research sites worldwide. Currently, the museum's exhibits building is closed due to a large-scale expansion, though its research and collections facilities remain active. The institution aims to foster appreciation of biological diversity and cultural heritage and to support informed engagement with science and its implications for the future. Its audience includes the general public, educators, and researchers who access its exhibitions and collections. Located in Gainesville and tied to the University of Florida, the museum also operates through international research programs.