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Game Day Wednesdays
Presented as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play
Wednesdays through August 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Join us in the Conference Rooms (located on Upper Level) for a variety of games, including G-E-C-K-O Bingo, tic-tac-dino, and more. Prizes for bingo winners! BONUS: Receive a free hot dog with each Museum ticket purchased.
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Show & Tail Weekend: Geckos
Presented as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play
Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and Sunday, August 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Grrrrreat geckos, have we got a weekend for you! Meet Galileo the Gecko, play gecko games, enjoy a performances of Boogie Woogie Bullfrog (Saturday) and big bubble fun with the Georgia Bubbleman (Sunday). Full schedule of activities.
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Bug Out Festival
Presented as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play
Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a bug-themed puppet factory, bug games, a visit from the ZooMobile, a special performance and more! Full list of activities.
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Show & Tail Weekend: Dinosaurs
Presented as part of 97 Days (and Ways) to Play
Saturday, August 21 and Sunday, August 22
It’s DINO-MITE! The highlight of the weekend will be Fernbank’s annual Dinosaur Birthday Bash event on Saturday. And on Sunday, enjoy dinosaur games, performances a walk-around mascot and more! Learn more!
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Dinosaur Birthday Bash
Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate the world’s largest dinosaurs with a day of fun-filled, dinosaur-themed activities, including free treats from Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. Check out the full schedule of activities.
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge Program
Select Saturdays, September 18, October 23 and November 6 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Attention Boy Scouts interested in working on their Archaeology Merit Badge! Join a Fernbank Museum archaeologist for a Boy Scout exclusive program. Boy scouts will be led through a simulated excavation and experimental archaeology activity in order to meet the merit badge requirements which call for professional assistance. Bring lunch or money to purchase something from the Café for a 30 minute lunch break. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for further information.
Cost: $25 per scout.* Space is limited and advanced registration is required. To register, download a registration form or call 404.929.6379.
Got a group of 15 or larger interested in the Boy Scout Archaeology Merit Badge Program? Contact us at 404.929.6379 or programs@fernbankmuseum.org to arrange a private program for your group.
*Program fees are non-refundable unless the minimum enrollment is not met. In that case, we reserve the right to cancel and issue a full refund.
Homeschool Archaeology Dig
Details coming soon.
Water Family Celebration
Sunday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate the arrival of Fernbank’s newest special exhibition, Water: H20=Life, with day of family fun! Guests will enjoy games and giveaways from the B98.5 Street Team, hands-on activities, crafts and more!
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Weekends in the Naturalist Center
Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities every weekend in the Naturalist Center. Activities vary from animal encounters to science explorations and more, and will be available every weekend. Check the activity sign when you arrive to see what’s happening.
Cost: Included with Museum admission. Free for members.
Children’s Birthday Parties
Host your child’s birthday party with the world’s largest dinosaurs! A variety of birthday packages are available, offering opportunities for live animal encounters and a “birthday throne!”
Ask a Scientist
Do you have a question about something you saw during a visit to the Museum? Need help identifying a rock, insect, snake or tree? Let a Fernbank Museum scientist help you find the answer!
Call Ask a Scientist at 404.929.6300, extension 7005, or e-mail your question to askascientist@fernbankmuseum.org.
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