WELCOME TO FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER!

Our Exhibit Hall will be closed to the general public on Friday, March 20 as we prepare for our Science is Lit event. We will be open to the public from 5pm to 10pm Friday evening.

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

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.

Artemis II Teacher Resource Guide from Fernbank Science Center

Upcoming Events

Planetarium Sound Baths in the planetarium at Fernbank Science Center
Planetarium Sound Baths

Thursday, March 19th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Saturday, April 4th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Saturday, May 2nd, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Bask in the gentle glow of the night sky as waves of sound wash over you. This immersive experience combines the beauty of a star-filled dome with soothing tones to promote deep relaxation and inner calm.

Science is Lit at Fernbank Science Center
Science is Lit!

Friday, March 20th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for a FREE celebration of books featuring a variety of science topics for the whole family.

Brought to you in partnership with the Atlanta Science Festival, the Pout Pout Fish movieBrave + Kind Bookshop, DeKalb County Public LibraryGeorgia State UniversityGeorgia Tech, Raising Readers, and Guerilla Haiku Movement.

Spring Plant Sale at Fernbank Science Center
Spring Plant Sale

Saturday, April 25, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Transform your landscape with native plants that belong here! Shop a curated selection of hardy, beautiful plants chosen for our Metro Atlanta environment. This cashless plant sale will have expert advice available on-site to answer any questions.

Cosmic Conversations at Fernbank Science Center
Cosmic Conversations

Feb 26th, April 30th

Cosmic Conversations is a planetarium talk series where guest scientists share big ideas about the Universe in an engaging, accessible way.
Designed for curious minds of all ages, these talks require no prior astronomy experience - just a sense of wonder.

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