Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Fulton County, United States | Museum

History comes alive at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the Imax Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum of Natural History isn?t just another museum, it?s a journey to another time and place. With distinctive special exhibitions, there?s always something new to discover. Take a look behind-the-scenes, at the work being conducted in the areas of research and collections.
The mission of Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia, is to inspire life-long learning of natural history through dynamic programming to encourage a greater appreciation of our planet and its people. As a private 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we rely on generous donations from visitors like you.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History's signature exhibition, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, tells the two-fold story of Georgia's natural history and the development of our planet. Sixteen galleries combine with theaters and dioramas to explain this complex and fascinating story.
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.