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
Atlanta brings together historical sites and modern attractions that tell the story of the American South and its growth into a major city. Visitors can learn about the civil rights movement at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and walk through the Sweet Auburn Historic District, where many important events took place. Historic buildings like the Fox Theatre and Swan House show how the city looked in earlier times, while Oakland Cemetery offers a quiet place to understand the lives of people who shaped Atlanta. The city has museums covering many interests. The High Museum of Art displays works from different periods, and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History focuses on science and the natural world. Specialized museums explore specific topics, from the College Football Hall of Fame to the Delta Flight Museum and the Trap Music Museum, which highlights a music genre born in Atlanta. Parks like Piedmont Park, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Atlanta Botanical Garden provide green spaces for walking and relaxing. The Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta let visitors see animals from around the world, while markets like Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market gather local shops and restaurants in renovated industrial buildings.
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