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Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a natural history & natural science museum in Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Fernbank Museum of Natural History?

Fernbank Museum of Natural History, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a museum that presents exhibitions and programming about natural history. The museum has a number of permanent exhibitions and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions in its expansive facility, designed by Graham Gund Architects. Giants of the Mesozoic, on display in the atrium of Fernbank Museum, features a 123-foot (37 m) long Argentinosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever described; as well as a Giganotosaurus. The permanent exhibition, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, tells the twofold story of Georgia's natural history and the development of the planet. Fernbank Museum has won several national and international awards for one of its newest permanent exhibitions, Fernbank NatureQuest, an immersive, interactive exhibition for children that was designed and produced by Thinkwell Group. The awards NatureQuest has won include the 2012 Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Museum Exhibit and the 2011 Bronze Award for Best Museum Environment from Event Design. The nearby Fernbank Science Center is a separate organization operated by the DeKalb County Board of Education and is not affiliated with Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

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Museum details

Name
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Type
Natural History & Natural Science Museum
City
Atlanta
State
Georgia
Website
http://www.fernbankmuseum.org
IMLS Museum ID
8401300088
Coordinates
33.77441, -84.33050
What kind of museum is Fernbank Museum of Natural History?

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →

Where is Fernbank Museum of Natural History located?

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located in Atlanta, Georgia at approximately 33.77441, -84.33050. See the map above.

Does Fernbank Museum of Natural History have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.fernbankmuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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