After a year-long celebration of Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s 20th anniversary that included several family celebrations, major special exhibitions and the launch of a new mobile Museum App, visitors have more exciting programs to anticipate in 2013.
Please note: this list is not final and all dates and events listed below are subject to change.
Flight of the Butterflies
A NEW giant screen adventure
Opens January 4
Emperor & Empress Day
Family fun inspired by Genghis Khan
January 12
Genghis Khan
Special exhibition
Closes January 21
Butterfly Bash
Celebrating the new film Flight of the Butterflies
February 9
Extreme Mammals
New special exhibition
March 2
Extreme Mammals Opening Day Celebration
A day of family fun celebrating Fernbank's new special exhibition
March 2
Dinosaur Egg Hunt
Fernbank’s annual spring event for families
March 30
Lost Oasis 2013: Wild Safari
Annual fundraising event hosted by Fernbank’s Artemis Guild
June 8
Superhero Day
Because super dads (and moms) deserve a SUPER day
June 16
Reptile Day
One of Fernbank’s longest-running and most popular events
July 20
Dinosaur Birthday Bash
Join a prehistoric party celebrating Giants of the Mesozoic
August 24
Marco Polo
A NEW special exhibition
Opens September 2013
Winter Wonderland
Featuring a festive holiday-inspired display and other special activities
Opens November 2013
More programs to be announced including additional films in the IMAX® Theatre, Fernbank’s Summer Camp, Homeschool Days, an evening for educators, additional family events and more.
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