Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in DeKalb County, Atlanta, US.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum in Atlanta featuring a 123-foot Argentinosaurus skeleton and a Giganotosaurus specimen displayed in the central atrium. The space is lined with limestone tiles embedded with Jurassic fossils that showcase the region's geological past.
Emily Harrison purchased a wooded property in 1938 to establish the museum's foundation on what would become 70 acres of land. The institution officially opened to the public in October 1992 after decades of planning and construction.
The permanent exhibition "A Walk Through Time in Georgia" traces how the state's natural landscapes transformed from mountain ranges to coastal environments. Visitors experience this progression through displays that show what lived in each region across different periods.
The museum operates daily from 10 AM to 5 PM and provides free parking for visitors. A Giant Screen Theater, forest trails spanning 75 acres, and multiple exhibition halls are available to explore at your own pace.
The museum houses a 900-gallon saltwater aquarium and operates NatureQuest, an interactive zone where visitors encounter live animals representing Georgia's different ecosystems. Children and families can observe creatures in habitats that mirror their natural environments across the state.
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: December 6, 2025 16:02
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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