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Fernbank Science Center

Science museum

4.4(291 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 12 p.m. Wed
Fernbank Science Center

About

Hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows. Natural history museum featuring hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Fernbank Science Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    156 Heaton Park Dr, Atlanta, GA 30307, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (678) 874-7102
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    Hours
    Monday:12–4 p.m.
    Tuesday:12–4 p.m.
    Wednesday:12–4 p.m.
    Thursday:12–9 p.m.
    Friday:2:45–9 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Nearby

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