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Where to go in Gainesville when it rains or the heat wins: museums, galleries and hands-on science, with current hours and admission.
A hands-on science and invention museum beside Depot Park, built around the story of Gatorade co-inventor Dr. Robert Cade. Rotating exhibits, a maker lab and a sweat-to-sports-drink origin tale aimed squarely at curious kids.
The University of Florida's art museum, with collections spanning Asian, African, modern and contemporary art plus a dedicated photography wing and a garden courtyard. Admission is always free.
Alachua County's history museum, with rotating exhibits on Gainesville's past, a research library, and one of the oldest houses in the city on its grounds. Free to visit.