Summer at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
An Atlanta hotel gives an overview of summer activities at a well-known local attraction. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the unique events at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Several fascinating events are taking place this summer at Fernbank Museum. Two special exhibitions are scheduled from May 28 through September 6. Geckos are introduced in their amazing diversity in Geckos: Tails to Toepads. Live geckos are featured in custom-built habitats. You will discover more than 1,100 species of geckos, and they are among the most adaptable lizards. The interactive parts of the exhibit will permit participants to discover about a gecko’s night vision and attempt to spot a camouflaged gecko in its habitat. A short theater presentation explains the secret that makes the gecko a master of adhesion- its toepads. This exhibit is really a fun way to learn about these amazing small creatures.
Another summer exhibit is showcased inside the museum’s entry level. Winged Beauties: Butterflies and Other Insects is a collection of thirty-three photos by wildlife photographer Bill Harbin. These gorgeous photos show butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, and other winged insects in remarkable detail. Entrance to both of these exhibits is included in the normal museum admission.
97 Days and Ways to Play is Fernbank Museum’s summer children’s program. A variety of activities and special events are planned, such as a Bug Out Festival and Game Day Wednesdays.Week-long summer day camps are also out there for rising kindergartners through 5th graders.
Fernbank’s IMAX Theatre is currently showing four features. The film Arabia, showing through July 29, takes viewers to an spectacular and extraordinary land. Discover what life is like for more than 40 tropical insects in Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure. This film runs through September 30. 2 films are showing on Friday nights during Martinis and IMAX. Cirque Du Soleil- Journey of Man and Pulse- A Stomp Adventure are both showing through September 24. Tickets for IMAX presentations are $13 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $11 for children. Matinee prices are slightly less. A new IMAX presentation, Roar: Lions of the Kalahari, opens July 30.
The Martinis and IMAX events take place on Friday evenings from 6:30PM to 11:00PM. Enjoy cocktails, wine, IMAX films, along with a selection of food possibilities including appetizers, sandwiches, and salads. There’s a $7 cover charge for those attending the event with out an IMAX ticket. This event is ideal for singles, couples, and groups. With so many entertaining possibilities accessible, Fernbank Museum of Natural History is the place to be this summer.
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