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Fernbank Science Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 205 attractions in Atlanta
Traveler Description:
Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years, the original Apollo 6...... more » Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years, the original Apollo 6 space capsule and the world's largest telescope dedicated to public education. « less
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium, Science museum, Other
Address: 156 Heaton Park Drive NE
At Artwood Road off Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA GA 30307
Tel: 404 378 4311

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5 of 5 stars
faulknernut   10 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Sep 11, 2009

I haven't visited the actual museum in years, so i cannot comment on that. However, i do go to Martinis and an IMAX a few times a year. There is usually music and drinks. And of course, an educational and interesting IMAX show. I think it's been voted a great first date place. One of my favorite things to do... more

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4 of 5 stars
LLC   18 contributions
California
Feb 27, 2009

After reading some of the reviews I had to tell all those that haven't explored the museum to the fullest to give it a chance. We lived in Atlanta for 10 years and frequented this museum and still stop by when we visit our friends. 1st of all, check out the floors. My friend is the one that installed those... more

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5 of 5 stars
hermes2009   15 contributions
Madison
Jan 16, 2009

First of all, let me preface the following by saying, that small is beautiful. There are not many employees at the Fernbank, but every one of them are friendly, curteous and wear a smile, something sadly that is all too missing, when you visit public attractions these days. The exhibits itself though on the small side, are very educational and... more

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2 of 5 stars
MHmarietta   1 contribution
Marietta
Nov 15, 2008

We got there at 12:45. By 1:05 my 4 year-old was bored stiff. We hung around for the 1:30 planetarium show, but it wasn't worth it. The show (Roo Stars) was a very slow moving, unexciting production using little animation and unable to hold the attention of most people, much less a 4-year old boy. We left after 15 minutes... more

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2 of 5 stars
Javisdad   21 contributions
Athens, GA
Jul 4, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I used to go to Fernbank science center when I was in grade school and have fond memories of it. The good news is that it hasn't changed all that much. The planetarium is quaint and quite dated, the exhibits are interesting but there isn't much there. Took my kids about 20 minutes to see everything. The science center is... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
North Carolina
Jan 16, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

The forest paths are a pleasant retreat from the city. Most of the exhibits and programs are open to the public for free - what a bargain. Had to pay for the planetarium show but it was cheaper than a movie and the theater was clean and pleasant. Sort of odd collection of things on exhibit but the place is... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Aug 2, 2002

Fernbank is a great science center. The center offers something for children of all ages. My 3 year old thinks it is the greatest place in the world. more

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Fernbank Science Center Address

156 Heaton Park Drive NE, At Artwood Road off Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA GA 30307
Tel: 404 378 4311