17/01/2023
Fernbank Science Center
Long a firm favorite with families, the Fernbank Science Center has loads of exciting exhibits and hands-on activities for visitors to enjoy, all for free. Situated just fifteen minutes’ drive northeast of the center, it lies just a bit further along from the larger and more widely known Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Since first opening in 1967, its well-done displays on science, nature and technology have delighted generations of young and old alike. While some galleries are home to live snakes, salamanders and turtles, others focus instead on space with its original unmanned Apollo 6 Command Module being one of the museum’s main highlights.
Many people also come to watch a scintillating science show in its planetarium or go star gazing at the Ralph Buice Jr. Observatory. Although you need to a buy a ticket for these two extra attractions, admission is very affordable, and the shows are literally out of this world.