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Georgia: Atlanta, Kids Discover at Fernbank. Only at Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world's largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of hands-on exhibitions and more! And you won't want to miss stunning rotating special exhibitions or the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX® film. Within the inspiring museum complex there are many interactive opportunities to be enjoyed with your kids.
Look to the Stars. Star Talk is conducted in, where else but the Star Gallery each Wednesday afternoon. Each episode matches the current astronomical events and where to locate them in the evening sky using the gallery’s fiber optic ceiling. Learn fascinating facts about the legends, lore and technology behind the 542 stars in the gallery.

Bring Your Rocks. Ask a Geologist originates at the Naturalist Center Geology Lab and is offered the third Thursday afternoon and third Saturday morning of each month by appointment only. It is the time set aside for visitors to bring geological finds to the lab where Fernbank geologists are available to answer your questions and identify rocks, minerals and fossils.

Make Your Own Discoveries. Within the Martha Hodgson Ellis Children's Discovery Rooms younger visitors are encouraged to explore and discover for themselves. One popular spot the Fantasy Forest engages 3 to 5 year olds in colorful and playful activities to explain camouflage, pollination and nature. Using the help of camouflage "magic vests," Farmer Giggle’s Garden, the Shadow Cave, Habitat Wall and Shady Swamp kids to learn about their environment and basic concepts of nature.  Conduct your own Georgia adventure. Coca-Cola® Georgia Adventure showcases geographic regions of Georgia in interactive, colorful and imaginative ways. A Walk Through Time in Georgia, provides a bridge to future discovery. Ideal for six to 10 year olds, it is easy for kids to discover the diversity of Georgia's geography and environment as they fish in the Okefenokee Swamp, dock up at the Jekyll Island Pier, encounter native wildlife at Turkey Mountain.
Getaway with the Kids. Fernbank has created a Regions of Georgia Travel Program enabling families to enjoy Georgia. The unique programs are led by Fernbank scientists and travel to distinct geographic regions. Each participant will receive a “passport” that will be stamped upon completing a region. Collect all 5 stamps and receive a certificate.
More about the FMNH. As one of the South’s preeminent museums, Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway for discovery and exploration, unfolding the story of the earth’s history, the physical universe, the environment and human culture through exhibitions, programs and films in the IMAX® Theatre.
Opened in 1992, Fernbank is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is “Atlanta’s Home to Dinosaurs,” a reputation highlighted by Giants of the Mesozoic, a distinctive permanent exhibition which features the world’s largest dinosaurs. Fernbank, which grew out of a natural setting, identifies environmental science as a central component of its mission. In the late 1800s Emily Harrison, a young girl who lived alongside the region of what is today Fernbank Forest, named the land Fernbank for the ferns that grew along the creek banks. Recognizing the beauty and importance of nature, she led a group of conservation-minded citizens to preserve the forest as a “school in the woods for nature study.” Out of this forward-thinking love of nature grew Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The Forest is a unique “classroom” for exploring and understanding nature, which benefits Fernbank’s unique programs, such as Fernbank Forest family walks, bat house building, nature drawing workshops, summer camps and more, to help visitors connect with the past, present and future of their environment.
767 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30307-1221. 1 (404) 929-6300, ticket sales 1(404) 929-6400 or fernbankmuseum.org

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