Photo Courtesy of the Florida Museum of Natural History

The Florida Museum of Natural History unveiled a new permanent exhibit, the “Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone,” on Monday, July 17. Designed for children 8 and under, the exhibit provides unique opportunities for families to discover and learn together.

This interactive-based and technologically advanced exhibit features an archeological excavation themed touch table, a modern boat model, live insects in a terrarium and an aquarium. Kids will also have the opportunity to see a fully articulated human skeleton and a replica T. rex skull. And with exciting marine and forest units, your little one will also learn about biodiversity, all while having fun!

From coloring opportunities, to puzzles, to more interactive activities, there is something for every kiddo to explore at this free exhibit. For more information, visit Floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/discovery-zone-open or call 352-846-2000.