Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 929-6300
- Cross Street:
- Ponce de Leon Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Message from Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Experience Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- A world of discovery awaits
- Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX®
- Great mix of culture and fun
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Editorial Review for Fernbank Museum of Natural History – by Jake Sussman and Erin Behan
The Scene
The architecture of the 160,000-square-foot museum, located in regal Druid Hills, might be the best attraction. The stunning use of space, on par with Meier's High Museum, culminates in a towering skylight overlooking Fernbank Forest.
The Collection
With its permanent exhibit, "Giants of the Mesozoic," Fernbank became the first museum in the world to assemble a collection of the world's largest dinosaurs. Beyond the ferocious beasts menacing visitors in the 86-foot-tall Great Hall, the exhibit, "A Walk Through Time in Georgia," re-creates the Earth's natural history with a local twang, using Georgia's landscape, vegetation, wildlife and fossils. It's a taxidermy wonderland for kids, but a yawn compared to the Sensing Nature exhibit. Tykes buzz around this science-made-fun playground of optical illusions and natural phenomena. If you're with the little ones, also check out the Georgia Adventure and Fantasy Forest; if not, head for the academic Cultures of the World.
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Insider Tips
When to GoEach Friday (except in December) Fernbank hosts Martinis & Imax. Offering soft jazz, Ketel One martinis and gourmet appetizers and entrees, it makes for a great date.
The ExtrasHungry for more than science? You can grab everything from shellfish sandwiches to baked quail to "7 Alarm Chili" in Fernbank's dining room.
Look GoodSixty-five acres of undisturbed, mature hardwood forest--perfect for romantic walks--is accessible via a path located at nearby Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive.
User Reviews for Fernbank Museum of Natural History
12/18/2007 Posted by foodie513
I recently went here on a date night. The martinis and live music were great! The Imax theater after a few cocktails is a fun experience. I recommend it to anyone to give it a try.
11/08/2007 Posted by atlanta08
I went to a wedding and this place was incredible. There is so much to look at and see here. This place can also be romantic if you have wine before IMAX. I highly recommend taking kids here also.
Pros: everything, wine, exhibits, staff,
Cons: nothing
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