

FREE AND REDUCED PLANETARIUM
ADMISSION*
ASTC Passport members
(with card): Free
DeKalb School System employees (with id): Free
Friends of
Fernbank members (with card): Free
Planetary Society members: Discount
SCHOOL GROUPS*
School planetarium programs on a variety of grade-specific levels are given
during the school year. Classes from DeKalb County Schools use a direct
scheduling procedure. Each school has a Fernbank contact person. Rates
for school groups outside of Dekalb County are available by prior arrangement.
Please read policies here.
Please contact the Scheduler at 678-874-7113.
PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium doors open 15 minutes prior to each scheduled performance. Admission (or readmission) after a program has begun is not possible. Regular programs last approximately 45 minutes and children's programs last approximately 30 minutes. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. The public programs are targeted at adults, students and school-aged children. The children's programs are appropriate for people of all ages; children under five are warmly welcomed! Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for public performances. The management reserves the right to change programs without prior notice. *Admission prices and policies are subject to change. Download admission policy statement (PDF format). *Rates for groups are available by prior arrangement. |
THE OBSERVATORY
Fernbank's 36-inch reflecting telescope is fitted with a full array of electronic
enhancements. It is used for research, education, and is open to the public
on many clear Thursday and Friday evenings. Please call 678-874-7102 or check
our calendar of events.




