Fernbank Science Center, Atlanta

Name: Fernbank Science Center
Address: 156 Heaton Park Dr, Atlanta, 30307-1318, United States
Telephone: +1 678-874-7102

#58 among attractions in Atlanta

Museum, Observatories and planetariums, History museum, Science museum

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The Fernbank Science Center is a museum, classroom, and woodland complex located in Atlanta. It is owned and operated by the DeKalb County School System, which announced in May 2012 it was considering closing the facility to cut its annual budget, then quickly shelved the plan after public outcry. The nearby Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a private non-profit organization that is separate from the Science Center. ()

Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 33°46'43"N, 84°19'5"W

Address

156 Heaton Park DrDruid HillsAtlanta 30307-1318 United States

Contact

+1 678-874-7102

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Fernbank Science Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Druid Hills Golf Club, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Candler Park.

0.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Michael C. Carlos Museum stands as a bastion of ancient art and culture. Established in 1919 and located on the historic campus of Emory University, this museum is renowned for its extensive collection of artifacts that span the...
0.6 miW
Golf
Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta
16 min walk • Nestled in the historic and affluent neighborhood of Druid Hills in Atlanta, the Druid Hills Golf Club offers an oasis of greenery amidst the bustling cityscape. Established in 1912, this private golf course has been a premier destination for golf aficionados for over...
0.6 miSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway to a world of adventure and discovery. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to the natural world, offering visitors of all ages the chance to immerse themselves in the...
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Candler Park, Atlanta
31 min walk • Candler Park is a 55-acre city park located at 585 Candler Park Drive NE, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is named after Coca-Cola magnate Asa Griggs Candler, who donated this land to the city in 1922.
1.3 miE
Monuments and statues
DeKalb County Confederate Monument, Atlanta
33 min walk • The DeKalb County Confederate Monument is a Confederate memorial that formerly stood in Decatur, Georgia, United States. The 30-foot stone obelisk was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy near the old county courthouse in 1908.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Atlanta
20 min walk • The Donna & Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts is a 90,000-square-foot multi-discipline performing arts facility on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Druid Hills, Atlanta
20 min walk • Druid Hills is a community which includes both a census-designated place in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States, as well as a neighborhood of the city of Atlanta. The CDP's population was 14,568 at the 2010 census.
~1250 ftSW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Fernbank Forest, Atlanta
7 min walk • Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre mature mixed forest that is part of Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, Georgia. It has some relatively old trees compared to much of the forests in the Piedmont; as such, it has been extensively studied by scientists.
1.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Emory University, Atlanta
30 min walk • Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia.
1 miNE
Park
Woodlands Garden, Atlanta
26 min walk • Woodlands Garden is an eight acre mostly-wooded public garden located in Decatur, Georgia. The Garden's mission is to preserve a woodland garden as an urban sanctuary to educate and engage the community in the natural world.
1 miNW
33°47'31"N • 84°19'32"W
Candler School of Theology - Emory University, Atlanta
26 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fernbank Science Center open?

Fernbank Science Center is open:

Monday 12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 9 pm
Friday 12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Fernbank Science Center?

Nearby attractions include Fernbank Observatory, Atlanta (1 min walk), Fernbank Forest, Atlanta (7 min walk), Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta (17 min walk), Druid Hills Historic District, Atlanta (17 min walk).

How to get to Fernbank Science Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fernbank Science Center:

Bus

Clifton - Gambrell Hall • Lines: Cctma (20 min walk)
North Decatur - Burlington • Lines: 36, Cctma, South DeKalb (21 min walk)

Metro

East Lake • Lines: Blue (25 min walk)