Cultural Plaza
Cultural Plaza One Stop – History, art and performances on the University of Florida’s campus.
Florida Museum of Natural History
Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida’s state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. With more than 20 million specimens, the Florida Museum is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast.
The Harn Museum of Art
The Harn Museum of Art is one of the largest university art museums in the southeast with 112,800 square feet of 11 permanent collection galleries and three temporary exhibition galleries. Its collections focus on Asian, African, modern and contemporary art and photography. Admission is free.
The Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention
The Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention is Gainesville’s newest museum named after famous Gatorade inventor Dr. James Robert Cade. The Cade focusses its programs and events around revolutionizing the arts and sciences by sparking creativity, entrepreneurs and inventors.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens—Lush gardens comprised of 24 major collections are accessible from a 1-1/2 mile paved walkway. These include the state’s largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the southeast. Kanapaha’s signature plants include a premier stand of Chinese royal bamboo and, during the warm months, giant water lilies and Asian snake arums.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Discover a hidden gem of North Florida at Sweetwater Wetlands Park, where 125 acres of marshland create a haven for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. Winding boardwalks and packed gravel paths guide visitors through restored wetlands teeming with alligators, birds, and native flora. It’s an outdoor-lover’s paradise just minutes from downtown Gainesville.
