Giant Screen Theater
See an exciting lineup of award-winning, science-based documentaries made for Giant Screen and IMAX® theaters.
Travel the world through the Giant Screen Theater and use your Fernbank ticket as your passport for adventure.
One Giant Screen film is included with General Admission (subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis). Learn more.
Visit each film's page to learn more about available accessibility options.
Now Playing*
T. Rex 3D
Playing Daily at Noon, 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Closes May 16, 2025
Run time: 45 minutes
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king.
Desert Elephants
Playing Daily at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Run time: 26 minutes
Join Little Foot and her elephant family as they brave the harsh Namib Desert in Southwest Africa and embark on a journey to an oasis that remains green even through the toughest times. The resilience and familial strength of this species will leave viewers with an inspiring example of survival, adaptation and renewed hope.
*Titles, dates and showtimes are subject to change without notice.
Coming Soon
Coral Sea
Opens May 17, 2025
Legend says the remote islands of the Coral Sea, off the northeast coast of Australia, were formed on the back of a giant sea turtle. Despite their cultural significance, these magnificent reptiles now face increasing threats worldwide. Join conservationist Steven Amos on his inspiring mission to rescue thousands of green sea turtles—one hatchling at a time.
The Gift of Learning
Fernbank’s immersive Giant Screen Theater offers state-of-the-art digital laser projection with 2D and 3D capabilities, which was made possible by a generous gift from local entrepreneur, Dante Stephensen, a lifelong advocate of learning, travel and natural history. Stephensen was committed to educating youth for generations to come with awe-inspiring movies that encourage exploration, discovery and the protection of our shared global home.
Film by Jef Bredemeier.
Fernbank is a nonprofit natural history museum, giant screen theater and old-growth forest, and is not affiliated with Fernbank Science Center, which operates as a division of DeKalb County Schools.
