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Yanovskys Open Florida’s First Jellyfish Museum in 2026

8/19/2026

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After fleeing Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, Alex and Yana Yanovsky opened the first Jellyfish Museum in 2026, located in Pompano Beach, Florida.
The museum, a 10,000-sq-ft former Wells Fargo bank, received $100,000 grants and houses 20 jellyfish species in 21 tanks from aquaculture partners.
Iryna Pelypkanych said the design creates calm.
Monty Graham noted the exhibits follow a trend begun after Monterey Bay Aquarium opened a jellyfish gallery in 1996.

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After fleeing Ukraine after the 2022 invasion, Alex and Yana Yanovsky opened the first Jellyfish Museum in 2026, located in Pompano Beach, Florida.
The museum, a 10,000-sq-ft former Wells Fargo bank, received $100,000 grants and houses 20 jellyfish species in 21 tanks from aquaculture partners.
Iryna Pelypkanych said the design creates calm.
Monty Graham noted the exhibits follow a trend begun after Monterey Bay Aquarium opened a jellyfish gallery in 1996.