Fernbank Science

Please note that our Exhibit Hall, Planetarium, and Observatory will be closed to the public on March 26–27 for a private event. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Friday, March 28th — we look forward to seeing you then! #FernbankScienceCenter

Join us today from 10 AM - 3 PM for Sounds of Science at Fernbank Science Center! 🎶🔬 🌟 10 AM - FREE Planetarium Show 🤝 11 AM - Meet Whitney McGinnis & DeKalb Commissioners 🎤 12 PM - Q&A Session 🔊 1-3 PM - Hands-On Sound Science Activities 📍 156 Heaton Park Dr, Atlanta

✨ Unique Universe – March 21! 🌌🎨 Join us TONIGHT from 6:30–9:30 PM for a cosmic STEAM experience! Enjoy FREE planetarium shows, activities, observatory viewings & guest speaker Dr. Andrew Westover from the @highmuseum of Art! 🚀 #thingstodoinatlanta #fernbanksciencecenter

✨ Unique Universe – March 21! 🌌🎨 Join us 6:30–9:30 PM for a cosmic STEAM experience! Enjoy FREE planetarium shows, hands-on activities, observatory viewings & guest speaker Dr. Andrew Westover from the @highmuseum of Art! 🚀 #thingstodoinatlanta #fernbanksciencecenter

🌿🐾 Fernbank Goes Wild! 🐾🌿 Join us Sat, March 15, 10AM - 2PM for live animal encounters, hands-on activities, & expert talks exploring Georgia’s wildlife! 🦉🐍🌳 Part of the @ATLSciFest & FREE for all! #FernbankGoesWild #AtlantaScienceFestival #thingstodoinatlanta

🌟 Special Hours – March 13 🌟 Due to our Taste of Science event, public hours will be limited: 📅 8-9 PM – Building open + 8 PM planetarium show 🔭 8:30-10 PM – Observatory open (weather permitting) Thanks for understanding—see you under the stars! ✨🔭 #FernbankScienceCenter

🌕 A Total Lunar Eclipse is Coming! 🌕 On March 13-14, the Moon will turn red in a stunning "Blood Moon" eclipse! No telescope needed - just step outside & enjoy. ATL Timing: 🕐 Partial: 1:09 AM 🌑 Total: 2:25-3:32 AM 🔭 Max: 2:58 AM 📸 NASA #LunarEclipse #BloodMoon

As we are a part of the Dekalb County School District, Fernbank Science Center is CLOSED today, Thursday, January 23rd. Stay safe, everyone!

Mark your calendar for TOMORROW at 8 PM, when the 2025 Atlanta Science Festival schedule will be released!! 🙌 Tickets for larger events will be released at 8 PM that evening, while smaller event ticketing will open in late February. We are so excited for this year's events!

Due to inclement weather, Fernbank Science Center is closed for the safety of our visitors and staff. Stay warm, stay safe, and keep exploring science from the comfort of home! #WinterWeather #ScienceNeverStops

Fernbank Science Center will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. As we honor Dr. King's legacy, we encourage everyone to reflect, learn, and engage in acts of service. #MLKDay #HonorTheDream #fernbanksciencecenter

📷 Happy Holidays from Fernbank Science Center! As part of the DeKalb County School District, we follow the school calendar and will be closed when schools are closed. Check our holiday hours below and plan your visit to explore, discover, and celebrate the season! 📷

Join us for the FREE SONIC 3 POP-UP EVENT at @ Fernbank Science Center on Friday, December 13th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. This is a FREE event, so bring your family and friends! - Free Movie Swag - Free Activities - Scavenger Hunt in the Exhibit Hall #thingstodoinatlanta

Last-minute reminder: during today's FREE Spooky Science event, our Fall Plant Expo continues. Come check out the new planetarium projectors, grab a piece of candy, and shop for some excellent fall plantings!

We're not fully reopened, but we're hosting Spooky Science Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM this Saturday, October 26th! Join us for FREE hands-on activities and a science-inspired costume contest! 📷

The view as we arrived this morning. We're still closed for renovations, but busier than ever inside, installing new technology that will bring you our next generation of exhibits and public programming. We're eager to share our next version of ourselves! See you soon!

The moon is hiding behind clouds, so no moon observations tonight . . . however, Transformers One is still in the house. See you in a couple hours.

The moon is a no-show tonight, so we're canceling our Observe the Moon Night celebration. Transformers One is still GO however.

We're still closed for our own TRANSFORMATION, but we're hosting this double whammy next Friday night. Come check it!

Pardon our stardust as we reimagine the universe inside Fernbank! Over the next two months we're getting a high-tech makeover, so we're closing temporarily to create a galaxy of new experiences for you. We look forward to welcoming you back later in the fall.  See you soon!