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 2010 - 2011

  • September 4 - 6, 2010
  • November 24 - 28, 2010
  • December 19 – January 2, 2011
  • January 17, 2011
  • February 18, 2011
  • February 21, 2011
  • March 11, 2011
  • April 3-10, 2011
  • May 27 - 30, 2011
  • July 2 - 4, 2011

School Year Hours: August 16, 2010 - May 31, 2011
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 - 10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Fernbank Forest Mon - Fri 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
Planetarium Click here for the schedule
Observatory Thurs & Fri 9:00 - 10:30 pm
(weather permitting)
Summer Hours June 1 - August 15
Library Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Exhibit Hall Mon - Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs - Fri 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fernbank Forest Mon - Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Planetarium Click here for the schedule
Observatory Thurs & Fri 9:00 pm (or dark) -
10:30 pm (weather permitting)