Hours of Operation

Admission to Fernbank Science Center is free of charge. This includes the exhibit hall and associated grounds, the library and the observatory. Parking is free of charge. The science center is wheel chair accessible.

Public planetarium shows are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Click here for more information.

The calendar and hours for DeKalb County School District's Fernbank Science Center vary throughout the year. Please call ahead to confirm hours. Click here for our events calendar.

Listen to our recorded information lines at 678-874-7100 or call our receptionist at 678-874-7102.

Days Closed Spring 2013

School Year Hours
August 8, 2012 - May 24, 2013

Library
Mon-Wed & Friday noon - 5:00 pm
Thursday noon - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday

Exhibit Hall
Monday - Wednesday noon - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Friday noon - 9:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday

Planetarium
Click here for the schedule

Observatory
Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) - 10:30 pm
(weather permitting)

Summer Hours
2013 TBD

Library
Mon-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday

Exhibit Hall
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday

Planetarium
Click here for the schedule

Observatory
Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) - 10:30 pm
(weather permitting)