Educator Preview Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Conference Rooms, 3rd Floor
Calling all educators! Enjoy a free visit to Fernbank to explore 3 floors of exhibits including our newest exhibit, The Secret World of Elephants and The Orkin Discovery Zone. Catch a film in the Giant Screen Theater and connect with members of our Fernbank field trip team to learn more about field trip opportunities.
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Activities*
Educator Lounge | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Conference Rooms, 3rd Floor
Enjoy light refreshments, meet a member of Fernbank’s Field Trip Team and learn about 2026-27 field trip offerings, including immersive field trip programs. Don’t miss giveaways and drawings every 30 mins.
Field Trip Programs Review | Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Conference Rooms, 3rd Floor
Join a member of Fernbank's education team for a 30-minute presentation about our school programs and enjoy the opportunity to meet one of our animal ambassadors!
Planning a Fernbank Field Trip | 12:30 – 1 p.m. | Conference Rooms, 3rd Floor
Discover how to plan an engaging field trip to Fernbank. Explore our policies and pricing, and get answers to your questions from a member of the Field Trip Team.
Museum Explorations | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover the hidden lives of Earth’s largest land animals in The Secret World of Elephants, an exhibition that reveals the biology, behavior and impact of these iconic giants. Your ticket includes access to all indoor and outdoor museum experiences and exhibits, including Fernbank Forest and WildWoods.
Giant Screen Theater | 1st Floor
Go on a cinematic journey in the Giant Screen Theater. Films are shown on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the showtimes before you visit.
*Check back for more activities. Activities and times are subject to change.
Cost: This event is free for educators and one guest. ** Space is limited and advanced online reservations are required. One reservation per educator and limit 2 complimentary tickets per reservation.
Need help or have questions? Contact us at 404.929.6306 or Group.Visits@FernbankMuseum.org.
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