Fernbank Science Center

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156 Heaton Park Dr NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

+1 (678) 874-7102

http://fsc.fernbank.edu

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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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Janice W.

7/7/2024

Small but great ! Lots of things to see in a little space. I especially liked seeing the honeycomb up close. At the time that I was there, there was an exhibition of different species of frogs...

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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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