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Visitor tip
The planetarium shows are highly praised as world-class experiences. Prioritize catching a planetarium show during your visit, and note that the seats and production quality are considered exceptional compared to other museums.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the interactive hands-on experiences like gem panning and fossil digging activities - these are frequently mentioned highlights and appeal to visitors of all ages, not just children.
Visitor tip
Check the schedule for temporary exhibits before visiting - the Journey to Space exhibit was a standout experience that significantly enhanced visitor satisfaction and prompted immediate membership purchases.
About Tellus Science Museum
All-ages exhibits & digital planetarium. Interactive, kid-friendly museum housing geology displays, fossils, planetarium & observatory.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Location
- Cartersville, GA
- Hours
- Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
- Features
- Planetarium, dynamic exhibits, special exhibits, camps and workshops
What visitors say
My husband and I went last weekend to see the Journey to Space exhibit. We had such a wonderful time that we ended up buying yearly memberships. Initially we planned to visit Tellus as well as other local museums the same day but we…
This museum is extremely well designed, with world class exhibits, showcased in a fun and engaging atmosphere. There is a nice pace for smaller ones as you don’t you need to rush to fully enjoy it. The planetarium show and seats are…
I love this museum, as do my children. They staff is always friendly and helpful, there is a variety of interesting exhibits, and it's not overpriced. They also have a lot of events that we like to attend. The geology wing is great,…
From 1,542 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Tellus Science Museum features a highly-regarded planetarium with world-class exhibits and seats that visitors rank among the best experienced during their travels
- The museum offers an operational observatory in addition to its planetarium, providing visitors with both indoor digital shows and outdoor stargazing experiences
- Tellus maintains extensive gem and mineral collections alongside fossil exhibits, with review mentions indicating 'gems' is the most frequently discussed topic (125 mentions), followed by dinosaurs (119 mentions)
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