Fernbank Museum
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is the ultimate place to witness the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of Earth’s natural history through Georgia’s present-day landscapes, connect with cultures from around the world, participate in an array of hands-on activities and exhibits, and more. Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Fernbank Museum offers a world of wonder for adults and children alike.
Upcoming Events, Activities and Programs at Fernbank:
PIRATE & PRINCESS WEEKEND
Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22
Arrrrgh! Be ye a scallywag pirate, or a poised princess? Join us for a day of family fun featuring hands-on activities, games, and lots of yo ho ho! Costumes are encouraged.
Cost: Included with Museum admission and free for members.
WILDLIFE RESCUE OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATION
Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5
Join us for a WILDLY exciting weekend adventure featuring puppet shows, crafts, special animal guests and more.
DINOSAUR EGG HUNT
Presented in partnership with Radio Disney
Saturday, April 7
Fernbank’s Dinosaur Egg Hunt is returning with expanded egg hunt times, additional giveaways, games, and more. You’ll need a bigger basket.
SCOOP ON POOP OPENING DAY CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 26
Join us for a celebration of Fernbank’s newest special exhibition Scoop on Poop. This fun and fascinating exhibition illustrates what we can learn about an animal by what it leaves behind.
STORYTELLING
Offered at noon on the second Saturday of each month, September-May
Join us in the Naturalist Center for exciting tales about the natural world with Rob Cleveland, Fernbank’s storyteller-in-residence. This program is suitable for children ages 3 and up.
Weekends in the Naturalist Center
Ongoing
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities every weekend in the Naturalist Center. Activities vary from animal encounters to science explorations and more, and will be available every weekend. Check the activity sign when you arrive to see what’s happening. Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Adult Activities and Events
LOST OASIS 2012: 2O YEARS OF ROAR
Saturday, June 9 from 8pm to midnight
Celebrate 20 Years of Fernbank at one of the most anticipated events of the summer! Join us for a roaring 20s-themed party featuring a speakeasy atmosphere complete with live music, flappers, dancing, cuisine and libations.
Salsa Night
Every 3rd Friday during Martinis & IMAX® from 6:30pm – 11pm
Monthly Salsa Nights bring Salsambo Dance Studio to Martinis & IMAX®, offering incredible opportunities to enjoy Latin dancing (or appreciating the dance skills of others) with early-evening lessons for those who want a little practice before they heat up the dance floor. A special guest DJ provides the rhythmic beats. Standard Martinis & IMAX® ticket prices apply.
Fernbank’s Martinis & IMAX®
Fridays (January through November) from 6:30pm – 11pm
Shake it up with Atlanta’s perfect mix of culture and cocktails. Films, menus and bands change regularly, so it’s never the same experience twice! Standard Martinis & IMAX® ticket prices apply.
Fernbank Museum is home to a variety of permanent exhibits that educate visitors about Georgia’s natural history, human senses, world culture and early Native American inhabitants. Among the permanent exhibits is Giants of the Mesozoic, an incredible opportunity to stand among the world’s largest dinosaurs, Argentinosaurus and Giganotosaurus.
Out-of-town visitors will especially enjoy a journey through the state’s diverse geologic regions on a voyage through the coast, swampland, mountains, valleys, caves, and more in the permanent exhibition A Walk Through Time in Georgia, which also explores some of the prehistoric inhabitants that once roamed our region.
In addition, Fernbank Museum hosts several special traveling exhibits that give visitors something new to discover throughout the year .
Related Fernbank Museum Exhibits and Articles:
DeSoto Artifacts
After exploring the remarkable exhibits available only at Fernbank Museum, don’t leave just yet. Fernbank is home to the biggest movie screen in Atlanta in the IMAX® Theatre. Experience movie-watching as never before on a screen that stretches five stories high and 72 feet wide. Once you’ve witnessed the power and sharpness of an IMAX® film, you’ll be back for more on the big screen!
Interactive exhibits and alluring IMAX® films aren’t all that Fernbank Museum has to offer. Special family programs and events include Family Fun Days, weekend programming in the Naturalist Center, Scout Days, sleepovers, summer camps, birthday party packages and more! Check Fernbank’s web site at fernbankmuseum.org for what will be offered the day of your visit.
Fernbank’s not just for children and families. Young professionals and other adults can get their weekend started right at Fernbank’s Martinis & IMAX®! Join us every Friday night (January through November) for live music, tasty cocktails, thrilling films and delicious cuisine. Martinis & IMAX® is perfect for any occasion – a date with that special someone, a night out with friends, a birthday celebration, or a unique experience for visiting family and friends.
Exploring the cultures, prehistoric animals, wildlife, fossils and wonders of the world can work up quite an appetite. The Fernbank Café features pizzas, sandwiches, kids’ meals, salads, special entrees and more to keep your energy levels up for the adventure. After so many memorable experiences, visitors will want to stop in the Fernbank Museum Store for a souvenir. The Museum Store offers a variety of great gifts for every budget, including jewelry, minerals, games, toys, clothing, books, dvds, home decor and more. Whatever the day, whatever the occasion, Fernbank Museum of Natural History combines adventure, learning and fun for all ages!
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404.929.6300
Tickets: 404.929.6400 or fernbankmuseum.org
Visitor Information: www.fernbankmuseum.org
