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Summer Adventures in Science, Nature, Art… and FUN!

Fernbank Museum Lists Exhibits, Films, Events and More to Do this Summer

ATLANTA, June 4, 2024 — Fernbank Museum is heating up this summer with two exciting, new special exhibits; new giant screen films; themed Discovery Days; science night events and more. From nature explorations to three floors of indoor experiences, Fernbank’s summer programming will demonstrate the beauty and hidden stories of our natural world through an action-packed lineup of events and experiences.

Kicking off the primary theme of the summer programming is the opening of “A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature” on June 8. The new special exhibit is an interactive and immersive experience that highlights common types of patterns found in nature and beyond. The crown jewel of this exhibit is an impressive 1,700 square-foot mirror maze in which guests can explore and navigate a seemingly infinite repeating pattern of mirrors.

To celebrate the grand opening of A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature, Fernbank will host Patterns at Play from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. Patterns at Play will be equal parts fun and enchanting as families can enjoy a wide range of crafts and activities that complement the new exhibit.

Later that month, the outdoor art exhibit “Forest Forms,” on view in WildWoods from June 29 – Sept. 29, will allow guests to explore 18 larger-than-life metal sculptures of flowers and animals ranging from 5 to 20 feet tall. Atlanta-based artist Huelani Mei captures her distinct line work style through sculptures of a fox family, rabbits, a dramatic snake archway and more.

Also new this summer is the nighttime series, “Fernbank... but Later.” Fernbank is expanding its evening offerings to include an exciting, curiosity-driven event that will bring interesting scientific themes into Atlanta’s buzzing summertime social scene. The events offer experiences that are engaging for all ages, especially adults. Light bites and drinks will be available for purchase, including options for non-alcoholic beverages and other libations for those who are ages 21 and up.

Fernbank will host “Go for the Gold” from July 26 – 28. Guests inspired by the Olympic Games can compete in Fernbank’s own summer science games by participating in a variety of events, such physical activities, challenging their coordination, testing their memory of country flags and more. Then show their achievements with a special podium photo op. More details will be announced soon.

Visitors can beat the heat and enjoy two captivating films this summer in the Giant Screen Theater. Audiences can watch “Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels,” narrated by Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey, and discover how the innerworkings of our bodies respond to ground-breaking innovations in science and technology. Then, opening in 3D on June 21, the prehistoric, action-packed film “T. REX” allows audiences to witness a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery along with CGI renderings that bring the T. rex back to life on a four-story-high screen.

For those with sensory sensitivities, Fernbank is hosting a Sensory Morning on Saturday, Aug. 3. Guests can enjoy early museum access starting at 9 a.m. and experience the exhibits in an uncrowded environment and at their own pace. Additionally, a film will be shown with modified lighting, lowered volume and no need for 3D glasses.

Reptile Day, one of the most anticipated events of the year, will be coming back this summer on July 20. Fernbank’s educators and partner organizations will highlight the world of herpetology from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guests can get face-to-face with a variety of scaly, spiny and spectacular animals in the wild world of reptiles, amphibians and more.

As always, Fernbank After Dark will take place from 7 – 11 p.m. the second Friday of every month. Adults 21 and over can enjoy both indoor and outdoor exhibits, scientific experiments and activities, live music, cocktails and light bites all as the sun sets. The next Fernbank After Dark events are June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9.

For more information about Fernbank’s summer programming, please visit https://fernbankmuseum.org/events/summer-adventures/.

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“A Mirror Maze: Numbers in Nature” is designed and developed by the Museum of Science + Industry, Chicago. Local support provided by the Isdell Family Foundation. Additional support provided by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation.

Forest Forms is an exhibition created by artist Huelani Mei and produced by Elemental Exhibitions. 

“Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels” is produced and distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films and presented by Edwards Lifesciences, Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst.

GIANT SCREEN FILMS presents “T. REX.” A GIANT SCREEN FILMS & D3D CINEMA production. Sponsored locally in part by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation.

Tickets

General admission tickets include three floors of exhibits in the natural history museum, choice of one giant screen film, and 75 acres of nature explorations in Fernbank Forest and WildWoods. Fernbank After Dark and some other special after-hours events are available at a separate ticket price.

Fernbank is located at 767 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, minutes from midtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur.

For more information and tickets, visit FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets are $25.95 for adults, $24.95 for seniors, $23.95 for children ages 3-12, free for children ages 2 and younger, and free for Fernbank Members.

“Fernbank... but Later” will be held the final Friday of each month from May through September, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will require a separate ticket purchase. Tickets are $15.95 for members and $22.95 for non-members. CityPASS may be used during these events in lieu of a daytime visit.

These prices are for tickets purchased online at FernbankMuseum.org. Tickets not purchased in advance are offered, if available, at a higher price at the Box Office.

Media Inquiries 

Jena Allison, Communications Manager  
Jena.Allison@FernbankMuseum.org 
404.929.6381  

About Fernbank 

Fernbank is one of the most popular and iconic cultural destinations in Atlanta. Known as Atlanta's Science and Nature Experience, Fernbank invites guests to discover a World of Wow through an expansive natural history museum, 4-story Giant Screen Theater, and 75 acres of nature adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest. One of the oldest not-for-profit conservation organizations in the country, Fernbank was founded in 1939 to preserve Fernbank Forest, the largest urban, old growth, Piedmont forest in the United States. The museum and giant screen theater opened as "a school in the woods for nature studies" on Oct. 5, 1992, and is today known for its giant dinosaurs, hands-on STEAM* programming, immersive experiences, and year-round nature exploration. Visit fernbankmuseum.org for more information and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.