Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Discover a world of WOW at Atlanta’s science and nature experience. Travel around the world and back in time as you discover live animals, amazing places, ancient fossils, prehistoric cultures and new science discoveries. Throughout the year, new exhibits, movies and experiences offer more to explore.
Forestry Day at Fernbank
Saturday September 20, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $24.00
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Explore the relationship between humans and forests through demonstrations and hands-on activities.
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Morning Hike
Sunday September 21, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $10 for members/$20 for nonmembers
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Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
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Story Time
Thursday September 25, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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This fall, celebrate Latinx Heritage Month by following along to Mother of Sharks, a dreamlike autobiographical story about the marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez.
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Live Animal Encounter
Friday September 26, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.
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Meet a Ranger
Sunday September 28, 2025 11:30 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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Educator Preview Day
Sunday September 28, 2025 01:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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Calling all educators! Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank to explore 3 floors of exhibits, catch a film in the Giant Screen Theater and connect with members of our Fernbank field trip team to learn more about field trip opportunities.
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Morning Hike
Saturday October 4, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $10 for members/$20 for nonmembers
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest. The Morning Hike will celebrate the ecosystem of the old-growth forest.
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Fernbank After Dark: Wicked Science
Friday October 10, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $24.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Get ready to brew up some trouble at Wicked Science, where you'll explore hair-raising hands-on activities and exhibits that are sure to cast a spell on your curiosity.
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Sensory Morning
Sunday October 19, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $27.95
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Join us for a series of sensory events, designed for guests with sensory sensitivities or special needs who might benefit from a less-crowded environment.
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Dinosaur Trick-or-Treat
Saturday October 25, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with general admission. Members FREE!
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No tricks, just treats at our annual Halloween haunt. Costumes are highly encouraged!
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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)
Tuesday September 16, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $23.95-$25.95; members, free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Opens Jan. 11, 2025
A Fish Exhibition That’s Bone Deep.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out invites guests to peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeletons of fish, stingrays, eels and seahorses through dramatic, black-and-white x-rays. Discover t... [click here for more]Fernbank Fall Exhibits (mondays)
Monday September 15, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $25.95 w/senior and child discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Opens Jan. 11, 2025
A Fish Exhibition That’s Bone Deep.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out invites guests to peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeletons of fish, stingrays, eels and seahorses through dramatic, black-and-white x-rays. Discover t... [click here for more]Meet a Ranger
Sunday September 14, 2025 11:30 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (sundays)
Sunday September 14, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Opens Jan. 11, 2025
A Fish Exhibition That’s Bone Deep.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out invites guests to peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeletons of fish, stingrays, eels and seahorses through dramatic, black-and-white x-rays. Discover t... [click here for more]Story Time
Saturday September 13, 2025 11:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join Kendra Hudson for a lively story time featuring her book, Flying Through Atlanta, where kids will soar through Atlanta’s historic sites with two adventurous siblings – complete with a theme song and dance!
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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (saturdays)
Saturday September 13, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Opens Jan. 11, 2025
A Fish Exhibition That’s Bone Deep.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out invites guests to peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeletons of fish, stingrays, eels and seahorses through dramatic, black-and-white x-rays. Discover t... [click here for more]Fernbank After Dark: Sense and Sense-ability
Friday September 12, 2025 07:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $24.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Get ready for a night of sensory overload, scientific surprises and mildly questionable puns. Come to your senses...or lose them in the name of science!
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Live Animal Encounter
Friday September 12, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection.
[click here for more]
Fernbank Fall Exhibits (fridays)
Friday September 12, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: $25.95 w/Senior and Child Discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
Opens Jan. 11, 2025
A Fish Exhibition That’s Bone Deep.
X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out invites guests to peek beneath the scales to explore the intricate bony skeletons of fish, stingrays, eels and seahorses through dramatic, black-and-white x-rays. Discover t... [click here for more]Story Time
Thursday September 11, 2025 02:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Celebrate National Wildlife Day this September by following along to An Egg is Quiet by Dianna Aston and exploring the incredible wildlife that hatch from eggs.
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Fernbank Forest
Wikipedia: Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre mature mixed forest that is part of Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia. It has some relatively old trees compared to much of the forests in the Piedmont.
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Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, 767 Clifton Road N.E.