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Location
Accessibility
Sensory Science Hour program available Wednesdays in July with low-sensory planetarium show and calmer exhibits designed for guests who benefit from dimmed lighting, reduced volume, and low-capacity environment
Visitor tip
Book planetarium show tickets online before your visit—the 360-degree dome theater is the highlight of the experience and shows frequently sell out or have limited availability, especially during peak times
Best time
Visit on a weekday (especially Monday or between show times) to avoid school groups and enjoy a less crowded experience while still accessing all exhibits
About Fernbank Science Center
Hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows. Natural history museum featuring hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Main Features
- Planetarium shows, interactive exhibit hall
- Admission
- Free exhibit hall, planetarium tickets vary
- Hours
- Mon-Wed 12-4 PM, Thu-Fri 12-10 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM
What visitors say
The Dome Saved It — Random, Retro, and Weirdly Wonderful Hidden inside Dekalb County’s school district, Fernbank Science Center feels like stepping into a time capsule that still dreams about the future. One hallway you’re staring down…
It’s a small venue, but the shows are excellent. The theater is 360 degrees, which makes the experience really unique. After the show, they also host a short expert panel discussion, which was a nice touch. I came mainly for the…
Stop here on Monday… there were a couple of school groups visiting but it wasn’t crowded because we were between the science shows… more groups arrived in time for the next show. There is a nice mix of botanical displays, an area for…
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Did You Know?
- Houses an actual Apollo 6 Command Module that has been to space, serving as a genuine NASA artifact and centerpiece of the center's space exploration exhibits
- Features a 360-degree planetarium theater, which creates an immersive experience described by visitors as uniquely engaging compared to standard planetariums
- Operates a live honeybee hive exhibit that is frequently mentioned in visitor reviews as a notable attraction, with dedicated bee-focused displays
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