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Fernbank Science Center Community STEM Programs include planetarium shows, Exhibit Hall exhibits, and special events such as Sensory Science Hour, Cosmic Conversations, and Night Shift: Flyers, Howlers, and Growlers of the Wild. The programs also include standards-aligned STEM activities for multiple grade levels related to the Artemis II mission.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Daytime and evening options on weekdays and Saturdays, with additional special events on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• Price: The Exhibit Hall is free and reservations are not required; Night Shift: Flyers, Howlers, and Growlers of the Wild is free.
The mission of Fernbank Science Center is to provide extraordinary science instruction, exhibits, opportunities and experiences to the DeKalb County School District, the local community and beyond, and it is dedicated to science literacy and life-long science learning for all people and all ages. Fernbank Science Center is part of the DeKalb County School District, and its community-based programming includes exhibits, special programming, and other learning opportunities intended to connect the scientific community with the public to promote a better understanding of science and the natural world. Sensory Science Hour offers a low-sensory planetarium show and calmer exhibits with dimmed lighting, reduced volume, and a relaxed, low-capacity environment, and Cosmic Conversations is a planetarium talk series for curious minds of all ages that requires no prior astronomy experience. The Artemis II Teacher Resource Guide includes standards-aligned STEM activities, videos, and curated resources about returning humans to the Moon.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Daytime and evening options on weekdays and Saturdays, with additional special events on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• Price: The Exhibit Hall is free and reservations are not required; Night Shift: Flyers, Howlers, and Growlers of the Wild is free.
The mission of Fernbank Science Center is to provide extraordinary science instruction, exhibits, opportunities and experiences to the DeKalb County School District, the local community and beyond, and it is dedicated to science literacy and life-long science learning for all people and all ages. Fernbank Science Center is part of the DeKalb County School District, and its community-based programming includes exhibits, special programming, and other learning opportunities intended to connect the scientific community with the public to promote a better understanding of science and the natural world. Sensory Science Hour offers a low-sensory planetarium show and calmer exhibits with dimmed lighting, reduced volume, and a relaxed, low-capacity environment, and Cosmic Conversations is a planetarium talk series for curious minds of all ages that requires no prior astronomy experience. The Artemis II Teacher Resource Guide includes standards-aligned STEM activities, videos, and curated resources about returning humans to the Moon.
Last updated July 9, 2026.
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