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.

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Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

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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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BBC Published 19 August 2026

Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

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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