Children's Museums

Tellus Science Museum

Name: Tellus Science Museum
Address: 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120, Cartersville, GA, US
Telephone: (770) 606-5700
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (1542 reviews)

📍 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120

📞 (770) 606-5700

🌐 www.tellusmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Tellus Science Museum

All-ages exhibits & digital planetarium. Interactive, kid-friendly museum housing geology displays, fossils, planetarium & observatory. Tellus Science Museum features a highly-regarded planetarium with world-class exhibits and seats that visitors rank among the best experienced during their travels. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,542 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Location: Cartersville, GA
Hours: Daily 10 AM – 5 PM
Features: Planetarium, dynamic exhibits, special exhibits, camps and workshops

💡 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)
⭐The museum features hands-on gem panning and fossil dig experiences for children, with gem panning mentioned in 26 reviews and fossil dig activities in 41 reviews

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a full day visit - reviewers consistently mention spending much more time than expected and having to skip other planned activities. Allocate at least 4-5 hours to fully enjoy the gems/minerals, fossils, planetarium, and outdoor exhibits.
💡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.
💡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.
💬Yearly membership offers excellent ROI based on visitor experiences - reviewers have purchased memberships after single visits and cite frequent return visits and member-exclusive events (Story Time, Lunch + Learn workshops). Consider membership if you're nearby.
💡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.