Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Host Your Event at Fernbank Museum.
Have you ever dined beside towering dinosaurs? Danced atop prehistoric sea fossils? Socialized beneath a ceiling of twinkling stars?
Fernbank Museum combines stately elegance and unique character with a variety of settings ranging from intimate to grand. Incredible features, including the world’s largest dinosaurs, limestone fossil floors and the twinkling Star Gallery, add a touch of cultural elegance to your occasion.
From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations of up to 2,500 guests, we specialize in creating unforgettable events. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, gala, or milestone celebration, we’re here to make it extraordinary.
AVAILABLE VENUES
THE GREAT HALL
Our signature space features an 86-foot glass ceiling soaring above the world’s largest dinosaurs, with dramatic lighting, a white spiral staircase, and fossil-filled limestone floors.
Perfect for: Weddings, galas, large corporate events
Capacity: Up to 500 guests (standing reception)
Starting at: $5,500
THE STAR GALLERY
An oval room with 542 twinkling fiber-optic stars recreating the evening sky, plus complimentary access to The World of Shells exhibition.
Perfect for: Intimate weddings, cocktail receptions, dinner parties
Capacity: Up to 120 guests (standing reception)
Starting at: $2,500
THE FERNBANK CAFÉ
An elegantly modern space with white columns and panoramic woodland views. Elegant draping can transform it into a pre-function cocktail area or intimate event space.
Perfect for: Corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, board meetings
Capacity: Up to 125 guests (standing reception)
Starting at: $2,000
DINOSAUR PLAZA & TERRACE
Celebrate outdoors with beautiful landscaping, a flowing dinosaur fountain, or a view of WildWoods—the perfect complement to your indoor event.
Perfect for: Cocktail hours, ceremony sites (Seasonal: March-Sept.)
Capacity: Up to 250 guests (standing reception)
Starting at: $3,000
STEPHENSEN HALL
A welcoming space with dramatic two-story columns and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Fernbank’s grounds. Includes an overlook to view the Giants of the Mesozoic.
Perfect for: Cocktail hours, ceremony sites
Capacity: Up to 350 guests (standing reception)
Starting at: $3,000
DAYTIME RENTALS
Distinctive spaces are available for corporate meetings, luncheons and daytime celebrations. Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
View our daytime rentals brochure.
ENHANCE YOUR EVENT
PRIVATE EXHIBITION ACCESS
Give your guests the VIP treatment with exclusive access to our galleries.
Cost: $1,000 per exhibition or $2,500 for all indoor exhibitions
GIANT SCREEN THEATER
Add a spectacular 3D film experience to your event.
Cost: $2,500, additional films $1,000 each
PLANNING YOUR EVENT
CATERING & BEVERAGE SERVICE
Full beverage services are available with required minimums ($3,000-$4,000 depending on day). For catering, choose from our hand-selected list of Atlanta’s finest approved caterers.
CONTACT US
Use our online form or contact us at 404.929.6390 to start planning your unforgettable event.
Fernbank is a nonprofit 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.
