Hours of Operation
Admission to Fernbank Science Center is free of charge. This includes the exhibit hall and associated grounds, the library and the observatory. Parking is free of charge. The science center is wheel chair accessible.
Public planetarium shows are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Click here for more information.
The calendar and hours for DeKalb County School District's Fernbank Science Center vary throughout the year. Please call ahead to confirm hours. Click here for our events calendar.
Listen to our recorded information lines at 678-874-7100 or call our receptionist at 678-874-7102.
Fernbank Science Center will be closed on the following days in summer 2013:
- May 25-27 (Memorial Day)
- July 4
- July 8
- July 15
- July 22
August 5, 2013 - May 23, 2014
Library
Mon-Wed & Friday noon - 5:00 pm
Thursday noon - 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Exhibit Hall
Monday - Wednesday noon - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Friday noon - 9:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Planetarium
Click here for the schedule
Observatory
Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) - 10:30 pm
(weather permitting)
May 28 - August 3, 2013
Library
Mon-Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 - 5:00 pm
Closed on
Sunday
Exhibit Hall
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday - Friday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 11:30 - 8:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Planetarium
Click here for the schedule
Observatory
Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) - 10:30 pm
(weather permitting)
