Hours of Operation

The calendar and hours for DeKalb County School System's Fernbank Science Center vary throughout the year. Please call ahead to confirm hours.

Please click here for our events calendar

Listen to our recorded information lines at 678-874-7100 or call our receptionist at 678-874-7102.

Admission to Fernbank Science Center is free of charge. Parking is free of charge.

Public planetarium shows are $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Click here for more information.

Days Closed in 2007-2008
November 22, 23, 24, 25
December 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
January 1, 2, 19, 20, 21
February 18
March 23
April 12, 13
May 24, 25, 26
July 4, 5, 6

*April 7-11 open 10 am - 5 pm*
School Year Hours
Library Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Exhibit Hall Mon - Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs - Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fernbank Forest Mon - Fri 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Planetarium Click here for the schedule
Observatory Thurs & Fri 8:00 pm (or dark) -
10:30 pm (weather permitting)
Summer Hours
Library Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Satuday and Sunday
Exhibit Hall Mon - Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs - Fri 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fernbank Forest Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Planetarium Click here for the schedule
Observatory Thurs & Fri 8:00 pm (or dark) -
10:30 pm (weather permitting)