Today's Hours: 10am - 5pm
Fernbank is open daily, 10am-5pm. Online tickets are required for Members and Non-Members. Please review our COVID safety protocols.
Calendar of Events
Fernbank offers a variety of events and activities for all ages with indoor and outdoor experiences perfect for rain, sun, warm and cold weather. Explore things to do with kids and families, for date night, for friends’ night out, for sightseeing and for all types of fun. All activities and events practice physical distancing with limited attendance and other COVID-19 safety protocols.
HOLIDAY HOURS: Fernbank will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Saturday, December 25. The museum will be open daily 10am – 5pm the rest of the holiday season.
Geology Rocks
Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Critter Corner
Thursday, December 9, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages
Ranger Explorations
Friday, December 10, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+
Discover Zoology
Friday, December 10, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Fernbank After Dark: Holiday Party - SOLD OUT
Friday, December 10, 2021 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Exclusively for ages 21+, Fernbank After Dark is a unique date night for couples, a great place to meet up with friends, and a fun experience for travelers.
Ranger Explorations
Saturday, December 11, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, December 11, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Geology Rocks
Sunday, December 12, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Story Time
Monday, December 13, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Dino Talk
Monday, December 13, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+
Story Time
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Preschoolers will enjoy a story and special demonstration with a Fernbank educator. Recommended for ages 1 – 6
Discover Zoology
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Excellent Experiments
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Critter Corner
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Meet a member of Fernbank’s animal collection. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for all ages
Live Animal Encounter
Thursday, December 16, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Geology Rocks
Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Ranger Explorations
Friday, December 17, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+
Dino Talk
Friday, December 17, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Learn about the Earth of millions of years ago and discover some of the dinosaurs that used to walk the land. Recommended for ages 6+
Ranger Explorations
Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+
Live Animal Encounter
Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Join a Fernbank educator for a presentation featuring some members of our animal collection. Recommended for all ages
Excellent Experiments
Sunday, December 19, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Explore the amazing world of science through fun experiments in a live presentation. Recommended for ages 5 – 15
Ranger Explorations
Friday, December 24, 2021 11:30 AM — 12:00 PM
Join a Fernbank Forest Ranger to learn more about the outdoors world. Subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. Recommended for ages 6+
Discover Zoology
Friday, December 24, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom by getting up close and personal with some of Fernbank’s animal biofacts. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Geology Rocks
Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:30 PM — 2:00 PM
Discover how rocks and minerals form and change over time with a little help from water, volcanoes, and the movement of Earth itself. Drop in any time during this window. Recommended for ages 6+
Fernbank After Dark: Hello 2022!
Friday, January 14, 2022 7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Join us as we kick off a new year of Atlanta’s adult science nights with after-hours access to exhibits, interactive science and live music.
Pirate Day
Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Now be the time to weigh anchor and set sail on a swashbuckling adventure at this annual pirate-themed event.
A Knight's Tale
Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Join us for a special event celebrating the opening of the new temporary exhibit, Knights in Armor.
Little Critters Day
Saturday, March 12, 2022 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Ring in spring with cute baby animals and fun activities.
Fernbank is a not-for-profit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
