WELCOME TO FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER!

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.

Spring Splash into STEM at Fernbank Science Center
Spring Splash into STEM

Saturday, April 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join us for Spring Splash into STEM for a free community celebration that combines hands-on engaging activities celebrating science, technology, engineering, and math!

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