First US jellyfish museum opens in Pompano Beach

The Jellyfish Museum has opened in Pompano Beach, Florida, billed as the first in the United States dedicated entirely to jellyfish. Visitors can observe 20 species in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.

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Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

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BBC Published 19 August 2026

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.

Euronews Published 19 August 2026

First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.

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