Hours of Operation
Admission to
Fernbank Science Center is free of charge. This includes the exhibit hall, the forest and associated grounds, the library and the observatory. Parking is free of charge. The science center is wheel chair accessible.
Public planetarium shows are $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Click here for more information. The calendar and hours for DeKalb County School System's Fernbank Science Center vary throughout the year. Please call ahead to confirm hours. Listen to our recorded information lines at 678-874-7100 or call our receptionist at 678-874-7102. Days Closed in 2011 - 2012
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School
Year Hours: August 30, 2011 - May 25, 2012 |
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| Library | Mon-Wed & Friday: noon - 5:00
pm Thursday noon - 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Sunday |
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| Exhibit Hall | Monday - Wednesday: noon - 5:00 pm Thursday - Friday: noon - 10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Sunday |
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| Fernbank Forest | Mon - Fri 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed on Sunday |
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| Planetarium | Click here for the schedule | |
| Observatory | Thurs & Fri 9:00 - 10:30
pm (weather permitting) |
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Summer
Hours May 29- August 31, 2012 |
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| Library | Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday |
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| Exhibit Hall | Mon - Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thurs - Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| Fernbank Forest | TBD |
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| Planetarium | Click here for the schedule | |
| Observatory | Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) - 10:30 pm (weather permitting) |
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