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New After-Hours, All Ages Summer Series, “Fernbank... but Later” to Debut at Fernbank Museum

Topics Include “Weird Science”, “Naturally aMAZEing”, “Creature Quest” and more

ATLANTA, GA May 7, 2024—This summer, Fernbank Museum announces an opportunity to plan a visit to the museum after work, after school and after hours in the new summer series, “Fernbank... but Later.” Fernbank is expanding its evening offerings to include an exciting, curiosity-driven environment that will bring interesting scientific themes into Atlanta’s buzzing summertime social scene. The events offer experiences that are not only engaging for adults but also fun for all ages. Light bites and drinks will be available for purchase, including options for non-alcoholic beverages and other libations for those who are ages 21 and up.

“Fernbank... but Later: Weird Science,” kicks off on May 31 with extended-hours access to Fernbank’s impressive array of indoor exhibits and outdoor nature explorations. The inaugural theme for the new summer series, “Weird Science,” will invite guests to explore the quirky, odd, curious and totally weird side of science through a variety of hands-on explorations, exclusive activities and unique experiences. The series continues on the last Friday of each month through September with changing themes for each event.

Fernbank will host a variety of fun and interactive activities each night. “Weird Science” is set to include sound experiments, dry ice bubble formations, electricity investigations, a scavenger hunt and more.

Thematic programming will continue later this summer, with June’s theme “Naturally aMAZEing,” featuring evening access to Fernbank’s special summertime exhibit, “A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature.” Opening June 8, the new special exhibit is an interactive and immersive experience that highlights four separate types of patterns found in the world. The crown jewel of this exhibit is an impressive 1,700 sq. ft mirror maze that reflects fractal patterns — a phenomenon created by repeating a simple process over and over in an ongoing feedback loop. The outdoor nature exhibit Forest Forms, available in WildWoods from June 29-Sept. 29, will also be open for guests to explore larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers and animals.

Additional event themes include “Creature Quest” on July 26, “Fossil Friday” on August 30 and “Stellar Science” on September 27. For more information and to purchase tickets to “Fernbank... but Later,” please visit FernbankMuseum.org/Later 

Fernbank hosts a variety of other evening experiences in addition to Fernbank...but Later, including the popular adult science nights, Fernbank After Dark; a fun and science-driven exploration just for teens during Teen Invasion on July 13; and the nighttime science, art and nature experience WildWoods: AGLOW from late-fall to winter (2024-25 dates to be announced).

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Tickets 

“Fernbank... but Later” will be held the final Friday of each month from May through September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will require a separate ticket purchase. Activities and demonstrations will vary based on theme. Food and drinks are offered a la carte.

Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.  

For more information, visit FernbankMuseum.org. “Fernbank... but Later” tickets include access to three floors of indoor exhibits and outdoor exploration in WildWoods. Tickets are $15.95 for members and $22.95 for non-members. CityPASS may be used during these events in lieu of a daytime visit. These prices are for tickets purchased online at FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price at the Box Office. More information is available at FernbankMuseum.org. 

Media Inquiries    

Jena Allison, Communications Manager
Jena.Allison@FernbankMuseum.org
404.929.6381

About Fernbank    

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural destinations in Atlanta. Known as Atlanta's Science and Nature Experience, Fernbank invites guests to discover a World of Wow through an expansive natural history museum, 4-story giant screen theater, and 75-acres of nature adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. One of the oldest not-for-profit conservation organizations in the country, Fernbank was founded in 1939 to preserve Fernbank Forest, the largest urban, old growth, Piedmont forest in the United States. The museum and giant screen theater opened as "a school in the woods for nature studies" on Oct. 5, 1992, and is today known for its giant dinosaurs, hands-on STEAM* programming, immersive experiences, and year-round nature exploration. Visit fernbankmuseum.org for more information and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.