Fernbank Museum of Natural History and IMAX Theatre

My family and I enjoyed the day at the museum, the exhibition is always changing.

The children enjoyed seeing the Dinosaurs and the Children's Interactive room. I enjoyed seeing the fish and shells display. We all had a ball learning about the Arctic and Antarctica along with the Polar Bears and the Penguins.

Pros: Something for all ages

Posted 04/02/09

great place.... the sight and sound museum was wonderful... i have not been since the 6th grade but i i still remember.

Posted 08/04/08

Sorry to say I have to agree with earlier posters who expect to see a world class history museum and are entirely let down after paying the enterence fee. Yes, the Fernbank boasts a beautifully natural setting. What it does not offer is any type of insightful or intriguing displays, nothing to really draw a visitor in to the vast learning experience that should be offered here. If it were a free museum, I'd call it a draw and enjoy the nice drive up the winding hill and beautiful scenery on the grounds. But it's not and the curator here should really examine what he or she is trying to do.

Pros: spectacular setting

Cons: overall, a real let down

Posted 07/14/08

I love Martinis & IMAX & had to write a review after seeing the fantastic grand canyon one. Martinis & Imax is a perfect date night- especially with the live music & cocktails before the show. I?ve been several times since moving to Atlanta and it's one of my top favorite activities in the city.

I actually just attended a beautiful wedding at Fernbank- who knew Fernbank was an ideal location for a wedding ceremony and reception?! The wedding was at the front of the museum overlooking the front lawn, and the reception was in the huge foyer which was perfect for the band & food setup- the bride & groom entered the reception down the gorgeous winding staircase. The band had a perfect setup towards the back of the foyer. I highly recommend Fernbank to any bride-to-be looking for an awesome place to have the wedding & reception.

Pros: Great event facility & museum

Cons: Wish Martinis & Imax was on Saturdays too

Posted 07/06/08

this is a very unfortunate representation of a natural history museum. were are the exhibits? one very large dinosaur skeleton and that about raps up your visit. I am disturbed by the lack of artifacts and exhibits especially after having grown up with natural history museums found in Chicago and Cleveland to base a comparison on. is it lack of funding that prevented this from being a world class natural history museum? I say atlanta should really be able to command better.

Pros: beautiful building

Cons: lack of exhibits, attractions, over priced

Posted 05/12/08

I recently went here on a date night. The martinis and live music were great! The Imax theater after a few cocktails is a fun experience. I recommend it to anyone to give it a try.

Posted 12/17/07

I went to a wedding and this place was incredible. There is so much to look at and see here. This place can also be romantic if you have wine before IMAX. I highly recommend taking kids here also.

Pros: everything, wine, exhibits, staff,

Cons: nothing

Posted 11/07/07

I have to admit that my wife made me go to the museum and I thought it would be awful! When we got there she made us become members of the museum so we would have free admission and other perks the next time we visited the museum. Much to my surprise it was pretty cool and the kids really enjoyed theirselves as they learned about history and nature. The membership has more than paid for it's self since we have been 3 times this year. The events are really nice and I would recommend the Imax movies.

Pros: Great events and fun for the whole family

Cons: None

Posted 10/29/07

Fernbank is a wonderful place to take visitors to our city. The IMAX films are always awesome. We have enjoyed many of the exhibits over the years and found them to be very entertaining and educational.

Posted 01/06/06

My son is now 18 years old and we still enjoy going to Fernbank and the IMAX theatre. We've been patroning the museum for most of his life and we always top it off with a trip to Felini's afterwards for the city's best pizza. We call it "Fernbank and Felini's". I have also enjoyed Martinis and IMAX with my life companion. Fernbank is truly a great pick for all ages and for first dates.

Posted 02/23/05

Although not as well known as some other attractions, Fernbank is one of Atlanta's best spots for visitors.

Posted 08/26/02

Fernbank has great exhibits, a great staff, and an excellent atmosphere. The Imax exhibits are first class. Our family visits Fernbank several times a year.

Posted 08/26/02

A great setting, always something new, with IMAX as a bonus.

Pros: great location, good parking, good value

Cons: outside of town

Posted 08/06/02

Love the Fernbank -- the permanent collection, the peaceful surrounding, the "escape" element for children & adults, the events. It is a fabulous center for our city..

Posted 08/01/02

I truely enjoy going to Fernbank. They always have gret exhibits.

Posted 07/31/02

Great place to take children (and adults) of all ages.

Posted 07/22/02

Fernbank is defintely something to visit, with the giant dinasours and planetarium...

Posted 07/22/02