WELCOME TO FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER!

Please Note: We will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

Our exhibit hall is FREE and reservations are not required. Click here to purchase planetarium show tickets online before your visit.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Mon-Weds: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thurs-Fri: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Upcoming Events

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census at Fernbank Science Center
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Saturday August 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Count how many insect pollinators visit a single plant in just 15 minutes and help contribute valuable data to a region-wide citizen science project.

FREE
Cosmic Conversations: A Grand Tour of the Cosmos at Fernbank Science Center
Cosmic Conversations

Thursday August 27, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Take a grand tour of the cosmos with guest scientist Dr. Justin Robinson.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party at Fernbank Science Center
Partial Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

Thursday August 27, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Join us for a close-up view of the partial lunar eclipse on one of the largest telescopes available for free public viewings!
Please note: the start of the visible eclipse will be at 10:33 PM. This event is weather-dependent.

FREE

Our Artemis II Teacher Resource Guide is here!

This guide provides background on the Artemis II mission and includes standards-aligned STEM activities for multiple grade levels, videos, and curated resources that help students explore the science, engineering, and human exploration involved in returning humans to the Moon.

Get our Teacher Resource Guide
Artemis II Teacher Resource Guide from Fernbank Science Center
Hours of Operation

Mon - Wed: 12 PM - 4 PM
Th - Fri: 12 PM - 10 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 4 PM

Phone

P: 678-874-7102
F: 678-874-7110

Email

FSCinfo@dekalbschoolsga.org

Address

156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307

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