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Fernbank Science Center

Call: (678) 874-7102 or visit www.fernbank.edu
A classroom museum and outdoor learning lab owned by the DeKalb County School System. The science center houses an Apollo spacecraft, botanical gardens and — most notably — a planetarium. Prices and hours vary.
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Thursday August 1, 2019 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
From the launch of the first artificial satelltie Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privatley operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with the most accurate historic reconstruction of Man's first steps into space. [click here for more]
Capcom Go (1)

Thursday August 1, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
An immersive, historical documentary that showcases the achievments of the Apollo progra, and what it took to put the first human on the moon. [click here for more]
Rosetta (1)

Thursday August 1, 2019 04:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
Join the discover of Comet 67P in the story about the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.  [click here for more]
DawnOfTheSpaceAge 600x400

Thursday August 1, 2019 03:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
From the launch of the first artificial satelltie, Sputnik, to the lunar landings and privatley operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with the most accurate, historic reconstruction of Man's first steps into space.

 

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Capcom Go

Thursday August 1, 2019 02:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
An immersive, historical documentary that showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put the first human on the Moon. [click here for more]

Thursday August 1, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
The Aurora is one of the greatest wonders a human can experience in nature. Experience the actual aurora with the world’s first 4K, real-time, full dome video. [click here for more]
Rosetta

Thursday August 1, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
Watch the amazing cartoon adventures of Rosetta and Philae and find out how they first got inspired to visit a comet, and follow them on their ten-year journey through the Solar System to their destination. [click here for more]
Earthmoonsun

Thursday August 1, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5-$7,
Explore the relationship between the earth, moon and sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions. [click here for more]
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Saturday July 20, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free w/ general admission,
11:30 CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story

Fulldome Planetarium Feature

12:00 GPB/PBS Special Presentation Chasing the Moon: The Giant Leap

1:00 Remembering Apollo with Special Honored Guest Captain Ed Dwight First African American Astronaut Trainee

2:00-4:00 Special Anniversary Screening

Apollo 11: A ... [click here for more]
Naturequest Boris 141

Tuesday July 16, 2019 11:30 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Included w/ general admission,
Hear a story for young visitors from cultures around the world with a fun activity as a part of Fernbank's NatureQuest.

Recommended for ages 1 – 12

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Sunday June 30, 2019 04:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Included in admission,
An exhibit showcasing Cumberland Island, Georgia

4:30- author talk by naturalist, Carol Ruckdeschel

 

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Cumberland

Sunday June 30, 2019 04:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
On June 30, Supported by Georgia Humanities through appropriations made by the Georgia General Assembly, Carol Ruckdeschel will be in Atlanta for a talk and book-signing at Fernbank Science Center; the event will kick off a six-week exhibit of extraordinary Cumberland images by Diane Kirkland, a pho... [click here for more]
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Asteroid Day Logo Official

Saturday June 29, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Included in admission,
Fernbank Science Center will celebrate International Asteroid Day on Saturday June 29, 2019. We will commemorate the 101st Anniversary of the Tunguska airburst of an asteroid above the skies of Russia. The planetarium schedule will be filled with shows about rocks from space. At 1:00 p.m., David Ghe... [click here for more]
SnakeInstaplant

Tuesday March 19, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Categories: Film Escape the urban jungle for a wild night under the big screen! Join us on a journey to the jungle to spotlight how we can save our own “city in the forest.” We’ll be screening the Academy Award-winning, live action film The Jungle Book alongside the Trees Atlanta team. Together, we'... [click here for more]
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Mike Mongo Astronaut Teacher Astronaut Job Fair.photo Mike Marrero

Monday March 18, 2019 08:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $25,
Categories: Kids Space athlete, Space veterinarian, Space YouTuber, even Space Fortnite will be listed as some of career opportunities presented this year at the debut of Mike Mongo’s Astronaut Job Fair as a feature event of the 2019 Atlanta Science Festival, 8am-4-pm, March 18 at Dekalb County’s Fe... [click here for more]
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Friday February 22, 2019 06:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $20,

LOCATION:

Fernbank Science Center

156 Heaton Park Drive

Atlanta, GA 30307

678-874-7102

ADMISSION: $20 per student. There is a small charge to cover materials and to support Fernbank LINKS, as they continue to represent DeKalb County Schools at the FIRST Robotics Competition and Host th... [click here for more]

Saturday January 19, 2019 01:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
As part of our King Holiday Celebration, Fernbank Science Center and STEM Atlanta Women invite you on January 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm to meet our keynote speaker Amoy Antunet, 8 year old Neuroscience expert from Atlanta, Georgia.  At 2:00 pm visitors are invited to see the Fernbank Science Center orig... [click here for more]

Saturday December 1, 2018 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $10-$25,
VA celebrates the Winter Solstice by embracing the dark and allowing the light. World jazz trio, Free Planet Radio, of Asheville, NC joins her. Free Food Tastings by Sun in My Belly & Mystic Roots. [click here for more]
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Saturday April 21, 2018 12:00 AM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free admission to the Science Center and family activities; Planetarium show admission $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and children.,

Fernbank Science Center Celebrates Astronomy Day!

See planetarium programs, explore exhibits and enjoy family activities. Activities (from noon to 2 PM) include making a Moon Mask, assembling a constellation wheel, decoding images from space, folding a star finder, and readers sharing children’s... [click here for more]
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Friday December 1, 2017 08:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Admission $10,
Venue: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 The magic of the holidays celebrated through music in the Jim Cherry Planetarium. Local space music composer and performer Jonn Serrie gives a live performance of his Upon a Midnight Clear while a star show on the planetariu... [click here for more]
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Friday March 18, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Fernbank Science Center presents NanoDay, a day of learning dedicated to nanoscience, featuring live presentations, hands-on activities, a chemical magic show, nano-themed story time, and games. [click here for more]

Friday October 23, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Admission is FREE!,
Chemistry colors our world! Learn about the chemistry behind colors you see all around you at this free annual event geared for the whole family, especially kids! Join us for lots of hands-on activities and a chemistry magic show. [click here for more]

Friday October 23, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5 ,
World's ONLY interactive, crowd-generated, audience participation planetarium show for kids aged 6 and under! Wear a costume and bring a good flashlight! Note: this is not a drop-off type event; the kids need to be accompanied by a parent or caretaker. [click here for more]

Monday October 12, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: ,
Like to garden? Want to learn more about it? Fernbank Science Center’s composting and pollinator gardens are located at 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307. We need volunteers to help tend our compost bins and gardens. We have a pond, a bog garden, and vegetable, pollinator, herb and shade ga... [click here for more]

Friday September 18, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Fernbank Science Center’s twice-annual fundraiser features many perennial, native shrubs, vines, trees and flowers not easily available in commercial nurseries. DeKalb County master gardeners and Fernbank Science Center horticultural staff will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds support ... [click here for more]

Thursday April 30, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $15 ,
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Friday March 6, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: free,
Come hear Michael Wolfe on the Native Fishes of Georgia presented by the Atlanta Area Aquarium Association. Classroom opens 1 pm, meeting starts 1:30 pm, presentation starts 2 pm. [click here for more]

Thursday February 12, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $35 per couple,
This year, for the first time, you and your sweetheart can listen to romantic music played by a master of space music under the stars of the planetarium dome. Let's turn some triskaidekaphobes into triskaidekaphiles! [click here for more]

Wednesday December 3, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free with RSVP.,
Join us to watch the maiden liftoff of Orion, NASA's new deep space launch vehicle. Live video feeds on the planetarium dome, plus coffee, juice and pastries. [click here for more]

Thursday October 23, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $13 ,
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Thursday October 16, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $8-$13,
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Friday September 19, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: admission is free; plant prices vary,
Wide variety of native plants, shrubs and trees will be available. All proceeds support Fernbank science instruction. Check out our newly expanded teaching gardens. Visiting our garden and exhibit hall is free. For more information, visit our website: click here for more]

Thursday September 18, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $8-$13,
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Thursday September 18, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $8-$13,
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Sunday June 22, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Pre-purchase the new album at Criminal Records and fans will receive a pass for entry. See criminalatl.com for additional information. [click here for more]

Thursday May 1, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $10 advance, $12 at the door,
Ethereal ambient sounds synched with spacey imagery projected onto the planetarium dome will make this an evening to remember! One show only. [click here for more]

Thursday April 17, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $8-$13,
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Friday October 25, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $5 ,
For the littlest monsters, ages 6 and under: a fun-filled Halloween party under the stars of the planetarium dome! Bring a flashlight, wear a costume, and be ready for fun! Tickets available from the website. [click here for more]

Friday October 18, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Displays of fossils and fun activities for all ages, including the ever-popular shark tooth dig. Fernbank geologist Bill Witherspoon will make a presentation, and there will be samples of Georgia fossils for sale. [click here for more]

Friday September 20, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: admission is free,
Over 200 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials.Many of the plants are native species that are often difficult to find elsewhere! The Fernbank Science Center horticulture staff will be on hand to provide planting advice and suggestions for gardening problems.All money generated at the ... [click here for more]

Wednesday May 29, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free, planetarium regular price,
Celebrate Georgia's geologic wonders and the release of Roadside Geology of Georgia, the first book on Georgia's geology written for a general audience by geologists. Co-authors Gore and Witherspoon will speak and sign copies of their book. Exhibits from the Atlanta Geological, Cobb County Gem and M... [click here for more]

Friday May 17, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: admission is free, planetarium regular price,
Twala Meju will be on hand to sign copies of her anti-obesity book for kids. Features door prizes, fitness routines, healthy cooking demos, celebrity autograph signings, health screenings, and live performances. More information at click here for more]

Friday May 3, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
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Friday May 3, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
The Birds and the Bees Day" will explain [click here for more]

Friday April 19, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: ,
More than 200 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials will be available. Many are hard-to-find native species ideally suited for Atlanta growing conditions. Fernbank Science Center horticulture staff will be on hand to provide planting advice to anyone who might need additional help wit... [click here for more]

Friday April 19, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: free,
Lots of family activities, astronomers on hand to take your questions. At 1 p.m., Dr. Lara Wagner of UNC Chapel Hill will lecture on “Imaging the Ancient Margin: How the Southeastern United States Was Built (And Why You Should Care).” Weather permitting, the Atlanta Astronomy Club will set up s... [click here for more]

Wednesday April 17, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: ,
Evening with a NASA astronaut and planetarium show at Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta. Includes an astronaut presentation, autographs, and photos. [click here for more]

Tuesday April 16, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: ,
NASA Destination Station Day at Fernbank Science Center!Live chat with current International Space Station crew members on board NASA’s International Space Station. [click here for more]

Friday April 5, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Learn about the wonders of the International Space Station!Destination Station is NASA's International Space Station Program national awareness campaign that promotes research opportunities, educates communities about activities performed on the International Space Station, and communicates the real... [click here for more]

Friday March 29, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Fernbank's exhibit hall will be full of hands-on activity stations, a nano magic show, and story time featuring Horton Hears a Who. New this year: Nanozone [click here for more]

Friday January 25, 2013 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
, Fernbank Science Center presents Bite Size Science Day. Future scientists age 3 to 7 and their parents are invited to come and check out hands-on chemistry, physics, earth science, astronomy, and life science activities designed especially for children full of curiosity about the world around them... [click here for more]

Thursday December 6, 2012 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: $4-$5,
Atlanta musician Jonn Serrie is known world-wide for his hauntingly beautiful compositions. On Dec. 7, Serrie performs holiday favorites live in the planetarium at Fernbank Science Center. First come, first seated, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. [click here for more]

Thursday November 29, 2012 07:00 PM EST
Fernbank Science Center Cost: admission is free, planetarium regular price,
The fun begins at 6:30pm. Win free tickets to a Saturday night sneak preview of Dino Time, and other promotional items for the movie. Fossil shark tooth dig for the kids, and fossils on exhibit. PaleoTalk and special screening of the ArcticSaurs planetarium show at 7pm. [click here for more]

Friday October 26, 2012 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Meet Cree and Scooter, characters created by the WNBA's Tammy Sutton-Brown, when they visit Fernbank Science Center as part of the Think of Me" campaign against texting and driving with children in the car." [click here for more]

Friday October 12, 2012 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
Fancy a quick visit to the late Cretaceous? Come face to face with a Triceratops when Fernbank Science Center celebrates National Fossil Day, Saturday, October 13th from noon to 4:30 pm. A variety of fossils and casts will be on display. Activities for kids include a fossil shark tooth dig and a pai... [click here for more]

Thursday October 11, 2012 08:00 PM EDT
Fernbank Science Center Cost: Free,
A celebration of the 30-year anniversary of E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial at Fernbank Science Center. Doors open at 6:30, Alien Costume Contest at for ages 4+ at 7:00, free E.T. giveaways, Other Earths planetarium show at 8:00. [click here for more]
156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102

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Museum
Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
facebook: @Fernbank Science Center

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