John C.
11/19/2025
It's small and has some cool stuff, and the planetarium show was quite good, but the real treat was the late night observatory where you get to look through the huge telescope to see things you've...
Fernbank Science Center
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156 Heaton Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
Welcome to Fernbank Science Center, where science becomes an adventure! Visit today and experience the wonders of the universe at the Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium or go star gazing at the Ralph Buice Jr. Observatory. General admission to the Fernbank Science Center exhibit hall is free. The exhibit hall features live animals, space exhibits including the authentic Apollo 6 space capsule and numerous other displays which deal with a large array of scientific concepts. Tickets to planetarium shows are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
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Jim W.
4/19/2025
First, just to be clear, this is the Fernbank Science Center (NOT the Fernbank Museum). They are distinct, though not far from each other. The museum has the big dinosaur skeleton and the older,...
Kasey D.
4/15/2025
There is so much to see and do here! I loved reading all the info--there's such a wealth of knowledge packed into this place, it's impossible to take it all in during just one visit. Our group...
D. K. C.
2/3/2024
To be clear, I've been in Atlanta for almost 13 years and had never been to the Fernbank Science Center. I have always heard such great things about it but never had taken the time to experience...
Robin K.
9/29/2023
Pros: * Ample parking * great shows, check out their website for show info * Telescope in the observatory to watch stars. Free for visitors to check out Thursday & Friday from 9pm - 10pm. *...
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