Florida Museum
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Markerman62
N 29° 38.170 W 082° 22.190
17R E 367397 N 3279254
Located at 3215 Hull Road in front of the museum.
Waymark Code: WM10N7J
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2019
Views: 8
The Florida Museum traces its roots to the 1890s at Florida Agricultural College in Lake City. In 1906, the collections moved to the UF campus in Gainesville. On May 30, 1917, the Florida State Museum became the state's official natural history museum and Florida's first state-legislated cultural institution. To more accurately reflect its mission, in 1988 the name was changed to the Florida Museum of Natural History. With extensive collections and research in archaeology, biology, ethnography and paleontology, it has become one of the nation's top museums. Museum scientists teach, develop exhibits and programs and conduct research focused on world issues, including biodiversity, climate change, invasive species, water and air quality, cultural heritage and change, and public understanding of science.
Marker Number: None
Date: 2016
County: Alachua
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: University of Florida
Website: Not listed
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