IJR News — today's news from every sideFirst U.S. Jellyfish Museum Opens in Pompano Beach, Showcasing 20 Species Across 10,000-Square-Foot Space — Aug 19, 2026A private Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach, Florida, founded by Ukrainian aquarists Alex and Yana Yanovsky, is believed to be the first U.S. museum devoted exclusively to jellyfish, featuring about 20 species across multiple illuminated tanks and an emphasis on biology, conservation, and the animals’ 500-million-year history. Opened this past spring after the couple fled Ukraine in 2022, the museum plans expansion to introduce more locations and share their passion for these mesmerizing, brainless invertebrates with visitors. 
