Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in DeKalb County, Atlanta, US.
The museum contains a 123-foot Argentinosaurus skeleton and a Giganotosaurus specimen in the central atrium, surrounded by limestone tiles with Jurassic fossils.
Emily Harrison established the museum grounds in 1938 by purchasing 70 acres of woodland, leading to the institution's opening in October 1992.
The permanent exhibition 'A Walk Through Time in Georgia' presents the state's natural evolution from the Appalachian Mountains to the coastal barrier islands.
The museum opens daily from 10 AM to 5 PM at 767 Clifton Road, offering free parking, a Giant Screen Theater, and access to 75 acres of forest trails.
The facility includes a 900-gallon saltwater aquarium and NatureQuest, an interactive children's area with live animal habitats representing Georgia's ecosystems.
Location: DeKalb County
Inception: 1992
Address: 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: +14049296300
Email: guest.services@fernbankmuseum.org
Website: http://fernbank.museum
GPS coordinates: 33.77394,-84.32798
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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