(404) 929-6300
767 Clifton Rd NE
(Ponce de Leon Avenue)
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.775421
-84.329176
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 12pm-5pm
Fernbank Museum-Natural Hstry
What People Are Saying About Fernbank Museum of Natural History and IMAX Theatre
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
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…
04/03/09
Great Place to take the Family
by Shytown
My family and I enjoyed the day at the museum, the exhibition is always changing.
The children enjoyed seeing the Dinosaurs and the Children's Interactive room. I enjoyed seeing the fish and shells display. We all had a ball learning about the Arctic and Antarctica along with the Polar Bears and the Penguins.
- Pros: Something for all ages
08/05/08
great experience
by WhoNew
great place.... the sight and sound museum was wonderful... i have not been since the 6th grade but i i still remember.
07/15/08
Great setting but not a great museum
by decaturmark
Sorry to say I have to agree with earlier posters who expect to see a world class history museum and are entirely let down after paying the enterence fee. Yes, the Fernbank boasts a beautifully natural setting. What it does not offer is any type of insightful or intriguing displays, nothing to really draw a visitor in to the vast learning experience that should be offered here. If it were a free museum, I'd call it a draw and enjoy the nice drive up the winding hill and beautiful scenery on the grounds. But it's not and the curator here should really examine what he or she is trying to do.
- Pros: spectacular setting
- Cons: overall, a real let down
The Details on Fernbank Museum of Natural History and IMAX Theatre
When to Go:
Each 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 Extras:
Hungry for more than science? You can grab everything from shellfish sandwiches to baked quail to "7 Alarm Chili" in Fernbank's dining room.
Know Before You Go:
Friday's Martinis & Imax is a hot ticket in town, so before you show up for a sold-out show, call (404) 929-6400 to reserve tickets.
Look Good:
Sixty-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.
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