3 Best Places To See in Gainesville, FL

“Florida Museum of Natural History inspires people to value their diverse world's biological richness and cultural heritage and make a positive difference in its future. The Museum of Natural History's main facilities are located on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville. The Museum is Florida's official state-sponsored and chartered natural history museum. The Museum has opened its current exhibits and public programs facility. Florida Museum of Natural History is an official state natural history museum and one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing natural history museums. The Building is now the Museum's primary collections and research facility and has yet to be opened to the public.”

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“Kanapaha Botanical Gardens operates the Botanical Garden. The name for the garden comes from the nearby 250-acre Lake Kanapaha. The garden is a place to hold a premier Gainesville wedding venue with indoor and outdoor rentals for wedding ceremonies, meetings, wedding receptions, conferences, retreats, and other social functions. The Kanapaha hosts many special events throughout the year, including a Bamboo Sale and North Central Florida's premier horticultural event, the Spring Garden Festival. Dogs are permitted on leashes except during special events, like their Spring Garden Festival. Kanapaha walkways are especially wheelchair-accessible, and gazebos, benches, and different rest stations are liberally spaced throughout the establishment. Free admission for children under 5.”

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“Harn Museum of Art develops high-quality and relevant exhibitions drawn from its collection of 13,300 artworks, many of which have toured across the United States. Harn Museum of Art is southwest of campus in the UF Cultural Plaza area. The Harn is a 112,800-square-foot facility, making it one of the largest university art museums in the South. The Horn Museum is the most prominent fine art museum in north-central Florida. The Museum demonstrates its commitment to being a cultural resource through free admission and art-centered experiences. Parking is free.”

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