Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Giant Screen Theater
See an exciting lineup of award-winning, science-based documentaries made for Giant Screen and IMAX® theaters.
Travel the world through the Giant Screen Theater and use your Fernbank ticket as your passport for adventure.
One Giant Screen film is included with General Admission (subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis).
Check out our Giant Screen Theater Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
Visit each film's page to learn more about available accessibility options.
Now Playing*
Guardians of the Wild
Showtimes through Nov. 13**
10:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m.
**On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:15 a.m., this movie will be shown as part of Sensory Morning, and will have modified lighting and sound.
Run time: 45 minutes
Follow a global mission to save some of the world’s most endangered species in Guardians of the Wild. From giant Galapagos tortoises to endangered black rhinos, this immersive giant screen film follows the scientists, rangers and conservationists fighting to bring these incredible species back from the brink.
Call of the Dolphins - Closes November 10, 2026
Showtimes through Nov. 10
11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m.
Run time: 45 minutes
Call of the Dolphins dives into the fascinating world of one of the ocean’s most beloved animals. Follow scientists, conservationists and rescue teams working to protect and understand dolphins and discover how these remarkable animals live, play and interact with each other.Coming Soon
America the Beautiful
Showing November 11 - November 25
Journey from sea to shining sea in this Giant Screen adventure, showcasing the country’s most stunning landscapes and the people dedicated to protecting them. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer, America the Beautiful celebrates diverse ecosystems that define the nation and discover the enduring efforts to preserve America’s natural wonders for generations to come.
American Amazon
Opening November 14, 2026.
The AMERICAN AMAZON may be the world’s best kept secret. Join us, on an epic journey across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and the Carolinas, to discover the untold stories, hidden biodiversity, and rare beauty of North America’s last unseen wilderness. Four years in the making, AMERICAN AMAZON takes us into the untamed heart of the deep South – to forever change our relationship with our one-of-a-kind backyard.
*Titles, dates and showtimes are subject to change without notice.
The Gift of Learning
Fernbank’s immersive Giant Screen Theater offers state-of-the-art digital laser projection with 2D and 3D capabilities, which was made possible by a generous gift from local entrepreneur, Dante Stephensen, a lifelong advocate of learning, travel and natural history. Stephensen was committed to educating youth for generations to come with awe-inspiring movies that encourage exploration, discovery and the protection of our shared global home.
Film by Jef Bredemeier.
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.
