767 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA

Whether your travel destinations for summer take you to Atlanta or simply through Atlanta, The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a wonderful place to stop with kids. With six extensive permanent exhibits and several visiting exhibits (including one on geckos through the summer!), an IMAX theater, a museum store and cafe, you could easily spend a day here. (At very least, you’ll want to plan on an entire afternoon or morning to get your money’s worth!)

The Fernbank has an entire section geared to young kids: The Discovery Rooms include The Coca-Cola Georgia Adventure, structured for children 6 to 9 years old, and Fantasy Forest, for children 3 to 5 years old. The Georgia Adventure takes visitors through varied Georgian terrain (from a swamp to a pier), while Fantasy Forest helps children enhance their power of observation, understanding of nature and commitment to the environment.

Seasonal Tip! Fernbank’s Dozer Day will be held June 20, 2010 from noon to 4 p.m. in honor of Father’s Day. The first 500 children to arrive on June 20 will receive a commemorative hard hat with the purchase of Museum admission, and Radio Disney will be on-site from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with music, games and giveaways.

Distance off the interstate: Just a few minutes!

Hours: Open 7 days a week, but hours vary between the museum, IMAX, cafe, and museum store. See this comprehensive chart for current hours.

Admission Prices:

Adults: $15
Students and seniors (62+) with ID: $14
Children 3-12: $13
Children 2 and under (ticket required): FREE

IMAX admission is separate, but ‘Value Passes’, which include admission to both for a discounted price, are available.

Food Services: The Fernbank Cafe, located inside the museum, offers sandwiches, salads, pizza, and more!

Bathrooms: Located on-site.

Website: Fernbank Museum

Directions: From I-75/I-85/GA400 head toward downtown Atlanta. Take exit 248C Freedom Parkway (GA 10 East). Go 1.7 miles to Ponce de Leon Avenue and turn right. Go 1.7 miles to Clifton Road and turn left. Go 1/10 mile to the Museum entrance and turn right.
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