Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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it was okay. far from downtown.free on-sight parking a plus.kids will enjoy.3-D films are shown in imax,inside the museum,for an additional charge.
Reviewed by: NYC from on Feb 27 2009
there was nothing to dislike about this educational experience at the museum. It was also a spectacular place to go on a field trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 14 2008
It is nice to visit a local facility and not have to wait in lines. The facility is well kept, moderately priced and eager for those willing to learn. The hands on functions on the "upper level" were the highlight of the day. Old or young you will learn something while visiting this facility. THUMBS UP!
Reviewed by: John from on Jul 24 2008
Fernbank is very popular with my family, and has been for years. The hands on discovery rooms are a great destination for young children on rainy afternoons, and a great chance to meet other area parents. The main exibit, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, is popular with all of my children(3,5&6). The ancient seas gallery is always a big hit as is the giant ground sloth. While Fernbank isn't enormous it is sizable enough to spend a leisurely afternoon- plus with little kids more than two hours anywhere is pushing the limits! This is defintely a location where purchasing a membership is worthwhile. The temporary exhibits are really great, and the child and family friendly additions are always fun. There is always an activity and a take home for drop in on weekends, as well as some really fun 'family days' like Bugs Bats and Bones- at Halloween our family favorite- when the museum throws a 'party' complete with face painting, costumes and live animals! I have nothing bad to say about this place, I only hope that soon they will get more sponsors and donors to keep up with that darn aquarium!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 07 2006
Fernbank is great for older children. There are other places to take younger children. However, young kids always love the Dinosaur exibits. Weekends are the best time to visit Fernbank. Also, a great place to take a child doing a project. They get a little more hands on learning.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 08 2006
The entire museum was filled with so called "artifacts" It was all recreated to be what it would look like back in the era you were looking at. There was nothing there that was a real artifact. The best part of the museum was the hands on and most of that stuff was broken... Would not recommend for the 12.50 it takes to get in.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 14 2006
Great place, had children 9 and 6 with us, and they loved the 2 play/hands on areas for kids. Didn't think we'd be able to get them out of there. The staff was great explaining things to us and the kids. As a whole the building was clean and well maintained. Very easy to get around and very open. I would recomnd it to anyone with an afternoon free.
Reviewed by: Derek from on Apr 08 2006
Personally i thought that it was a great place! It's perfect for a date bc you can eat dinner, have drinks and watch a movie all in one stop. The music is great, and the food is excellent. We saw the Amazon when we went, and i want to go back to see the other movies! I def recommend this place
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 19 2006
oAfter reading the many reviews I was expecting much more then what was there.I went in and joined up for a family membership upon arrival with the thinking that this place will be a great source of intertainmant and stimulation for my kids for the an entire year.After going through the entire museum (less the imax) an hour and half later I was not impressed, and asked for a refund on our family pass and paid for the daily pass instead. This is not something I see getting utilized alot in my family on a regular basis, perhaps once every 2-3 yrs.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 07 2005
Fernbank is an excellent place to take your family. The exhibits are well designed and thought-provoking. From IMAX to old bones, to beautiful old-growth forest, there's something for the whole family
Reviewed by: JERRY from on Sep 27 2005
Hands on Learning Experience
Back to Fernbank Museum of Natural History
it was okay. far from downtown.free on-sight parking a plus.kids will enjoy.3-D films are shown in imax,inside the museum,for an additional charge.
Reviewed by: NYC from on Feb 27 2009
there was nothing to dislike about this educational experience at the museum. It was also a spectacular place to go on a field trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 14 2008
It is nice to visit a local facility and not have to wait in lines. The facility is well kept, moderately priced and eager for those willing to learn. The hands on functions on the "upper level" were the highlight of the day. Old or young you will learn something while visiting this facility. THUMBS UP!
Reviewed by: John from on Jul 24 2008
Fernbank is very popular with my family, and has been for years. The hands on discovery rooms are a great destination for young children on rainy afternoons, and a great chance to meet other area parents. The main exibit, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, is popular with all of my children(3,5&6). The ancient seas gallery is always a big hit as is the giant ground sloth. While Fernbank isn't enormous it is sizable enough to spend a leisurely afternoon- plus with little kids more than two hours anywhere is pushing the limits! This is defintely a location where purchasing a membership is worthwhile. The temporary exhibits are really great, and the child and family friendly additions are always fun. There is always an activity and a take home for drop in on weekends, as well as some really fun 'family days' like Bugs Bats and Bones- at Halloween our family favorite- when the museum throws a 'party' complete with face painting, costumes and live animals! I have nothing bad to say about this place, I only hope that soon they will get more sponsors and donors to keep up with that darn aquarium!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 07 2006
Fernbank is great for older children. There are other places to take younger children. However, young kids always love the Dinosaur exibits. Weekends are the best time to visit Fernbank. Also, a great place to take a child doing a project. They get a little more hands on learning.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 08 2006
The entire museum was filled with so called "artifacts" It was all recreated to be what it would look like back in the era you were looking at. There was nothing there that was a real artifact. The best part of the museum was the hands on and most of that stuff was broken... Would not recommend for the 12.50 it takes to get in.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 14 2006
Great place, had children 9 and 6 with us, and they loved the 2 play/hands on areas for kids. Didn't think we'd be able to get them out of there. The staff was great explaining things to us and the kids. As a whole the building was clean and well maintained. Very easy to get around and very open. I would recomnd it to anyone with an afternoon free.
Reviewed by: Derek from on Apr 08 2006
Personally i thought that it was a great place! It's perfect for a date bc you can eat dinner, have drinks and watch a movie all in one stop. The music is great, and the food is excellent. We saw the Amazon when we went, and i want to go back to see the other movies! I def recommend this place
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 19 2006
oAfter reading the many reviews I was expecting much more then what was there.I went in and joined up for a family membership upon arrival with the thinking that this place will be a great source of intertainmant and stimulation for my kids for the an entire year.After going through the entire museum (less the imax) an hour and half later I was not impressed, and asked for a refund on our family pass and paid for the daily pass instead. This is not something I see getting utilized alot in my family on a regular basis, perhaps once every 2-3 yrs.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 07 2005
Fernbank is an excellent place to take your family. The exhibits are well designed and thought-provoking. From IMAX to old bones, to beautiful old-growth forest, there's something for the whole family
Reviewed by: JERRY from on Sep 27 2005
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