Van Hyning’s role in shaping the early museum cannot be overstated. As both curator and advocate, he labored tirelessly to expand the museum’s holdings, often conducting field expeditions across Florida to collect specimens. He built relationships with local schools, civic groups, and amateur naturalists, encouraging them to contribute to the g

Tucked within the lush campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville lies one of the most respected and enduring scientific institutions in the southeastern United States: the Florida Museum of Natural History. Known for its vast collections, groundbreaking research, and public education programs, the museum serves as both a repository of Flor

Today, MOSH stands at the forefront of Jacksonville’s cultural transformation. The museum has redoubled its efforts to make science and history relevant to contemporary audiences. Exhibits on sustainability, digital technology, and human health address the challenges of the modern world while continuing to celebrate the past. Community collabo

The planetarium has always held a special place in the MOSH experience. Originally named for local philanthropist Alexander Brest, and later renovated as the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, this facility is one of the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Southeast. Equipped with cutting-edge projection and sound technology, the planetarium of