Fernbank Science Center

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Telescope in the observatory to watch stars. Free to visitors to check out Thursday & Friday from 9pm - 10pm.

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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Reviews

4.064 reviews

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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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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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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Alexandra E.

7/10/2024

We stoped here while in the area because it was free and the reviews said it was small enough to walk through quickly. It is small, a little dark and dated, and the lady at the front was neither...

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Selvyn C.

12/30/2023

This museum is really small. Free admission You can probably see everything in 30 minutes. Still, you can learn a lot, and they do have some live animals. The planetarium is not free $10 for...

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