Review and Giveaway Fernbank Museum Natural History

One of my favorite places to go to in Atlanta is the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.   My family and I were recently invited to attend the museum.  My opinions are my own though.

My kids’ love the museum too.  But shh don’t tell them they are learning.   Currently they are having 97 Days of Play promotion.  There are 97 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day—we counted! That’s 97 days to keep the kids active, entertained and learning.

Soak up the summer fun at Fernbank Museum during 97 Days of Play, featuring a variety of unique activities, events and fun-filled ways to keep families entertained and inspired during the summer months.
Ocean Lab on Sundays, June 8 – July 27*
Have you ever wondered how a sea star eats? Explore this topic and more while creating marine-themed crafts, exploring aquatic biofacts and helping to construct an oceanic mural.
Reptile Day on Saturday, July 12
Don’t miss this opportunity interact with and learn more about these unique and ecologically important creatures.
Carnival Science Day on Saturday, July 26
Embrace your inner-scientist! Enjoy special performances from The Imperial Opa, lively demonstrations from Big Thinkers Science Exploration, a variety of carnival games and a special craft.
Dinosaur Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 23
Guests will enjoy a day filled with dinosaur- and birthday-themed activities, including games, crafts, hands-on activities and more. Costumes encouraged!
Shark Tooth Tuesdays Every Tuesday, July 1 – July 29
The first 250 children at the Museum will receive a free shark tooth!
Safari Hat Sundays Every Sunday, July 6 – July 27
The first 100 children at the Museum will receive a free safari hat.
Whales: Giants of the Deep On view through August 24
Featuring a unique blend of science and storytelling, this interactive exhibition is filled with fun ways to explore whales from the inside-out.
Island of Lemurs: Madagascar  IMAX® Theatre
Now showing through August 14
Enjoy a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar as you experience the incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—Lemurs.
Great White Shark  IMAX® Theatre
Opens June 13
Get closer than ever to the “king of the ocean” in this giant screen adventure and discover why this animal is not the menacing villain many believe it to be.
Be on the lookout for special programming including hands-on activities, live animal encounters and more. Like us on Facebook for schedule updates.
A trip to Fernbank is never complete without going to Nature’s Quest.  Here the kids can climb the club house, walk through a waterfall, or walk over a stream with fish.  No matter what the child’s age, there is always fun to be had.  

We also love going to Sensing Nature Room.   We call it the Bubble room.  Sensing Nature playfully demonstrates the role of our senses in interpreting our environment. Interactive stations demonstrate how our senses sometimes interpret visual and audial cues, which can sometimes lead to false perceptions. As you gain a better understanding of how your senses work together to understand the environment, learn how your senses work together to understand the weather. Witness a tornado forming right before your eyes, then step into the forecasting station and deliver your own TV weather report.

Another favorite is the A Walk Through Time in Georgia.  Explore modern Georgia in a series of realistic dioramas that capture the sights and sounds of the state's main geographic regions. Your journey begins in the Piedmont, the region in Georgia with the oldest rocks, and ends at the Coast and Barrier Islands, Georgia's youngest region. Along the way, you will encounter an amazing array of animals and plants and learn more about the geographical regions these creatures call home.   In third grade, my children learned about all of the regions and animals that called the areas home.   I love walking through time in Georgia.   It just reinforces what their teachers taught.  

Museum Tickets
Entrance to special exhibitions is included with purchase of a Museum ticket. Members enjoy FREE Museum admission and discounted IMAX® tickets.
Adults    $18
Students and seniors (62+) with ID    $17
Children 3-12    $16
Children 2 and under (ticket required)    FREE*
Museum members    FREE*

Combination Ticket: Value Pass BEST VALUE!
Save up to $5! Includes Museum admission and one IMAX® film.
Adults    $26
Students and seniors    $24
Children 3-12    $22
Children 2 and under (ticket required)    FREE*
Museum members    $8

Purchase tickets HERE or in person.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30307.  The museum is also located on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Here are the kids with the Georgia Bubbleman