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Atlanta Moms: Fernbank NatureQuest – A Must Do!

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We had such a great time at Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s new NatureQuest exhibit a couple of weeks ago.  We could have stayed for hours.  Even my 11 year old!  I expected my 4 year old to love it and want to stay but my 11 year old son explored every nook and cranny and could have stayed all night.

Fernbank NatureQuest exhibit
Fernbank NatureQuest Exhibit

Fernbank NatureQuest is a different kind of museum experience–one where children are engaged through over 100 interactive encounters on a journey to explore an immersive, nature-inspired environment. It’s a space filled with live animals, hands-on learning and the thrill of following curiosity’s path. Everywhere you look, there is something to “do.” Games, interactives and live animals are just the beginning! Look, explore, engage, observe, discover, climb, play, learn!

  • The Clubhouse is home base for a variety of activities, including microscopes, books and activity cards.
  • Each ecosystem has a Forestry Sign. Check there to see what discoveries have been made today and then see if you can find them.

My son loved the waterfall and sciency areas while my daughter loved the ‘moving water’, book nook, and the canopy walk.
Fernbank NatureQuest hours are Monday-Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday Noon – 5pm

Enjoy your visit to Fernbank Museum of Natural History!

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Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Atlanta Moms: Check Out Animalopolis IMAX at Fernbank Before it’s Gone March 17th

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The kids and I saw Animalopolis a couple of months ago and enjoyed the singing lions, waltzing bears, and sea lions that turned somersaults.  Both of the kids cracked up at times and then I would see their jaws on the floor as they watched in amazement.  Animalopolis is an IMAX film great for the entire family but I recommend that you don’t take a child four and younger if he/she is sensitive to loud noises and big screens!

Showing through March 17, 2011*

You’ll give it two paws up!

Take a playful voyage into the magical world of animals in this giant screen adventure featuring rhyming narration and a classical music soundtrack. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature’s massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, Animalopolis blends fun vignettes with interesting animal facts.

Animalopolis takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, an operatic lion, scary crabs that hold a town hostage and even attempt to cuddle with children, and much more.

Running at 32 minutes long, this film is a great opportunity to introduce younger children to the natural world and to the IMAX® experience.

Purchase tickets online or by calling 404.929.6400.

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Local Science Center & Museum mixed up in racial discrimination news story

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A damaging mistake was made in the local news here in Atlanta yesterday evening (9/2/2010).

Fernbank Museum was incorrectly identified as the target of racial discrimination lawsuit, when in fact the subject of the story was Fernbank Science Center.  Fernbank Museum has been receiving calls and e-mails regarding the confusion and are actively trying to clear things up as Fernbank Museum is not the facility involved.

This is an unfortunate situation and will hopefully get resolved soon.  According to local Atlanta news station WSB-TV, Fernbank Science Center is being accused of racial discrimination against children.

I have not had time to research the situation in detail so please refer to linked materials for more information.

You can read WSB TV’s news story about the issue here.

Atlanta Family Event: Geckos Family Celebration – Sunday, June 6

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Geckos Family Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History is tomorrow.  We went to see the new Geckos exhibit already and the kids loved it.    Your kids will love the crafts, music, games, prizes, and the new BUGS: A Rainforest Adventure in their IMAX theatre.

Radio Disney Street Team
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Great Hall
Enjoy music, games and prizes with our friends from Radio Disney AM 590!

“Show and Tail”
1 p.m., 3 p.m., Auditorium (limited seating)
Enjoy short demonstrations by Fernbank scientists featuring some of the ‘stars’ the Museum’s collection of live animals.

Geckos Hat Craft
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Great Hall
Make your own gecko hat to wear home.

Geckos on Canvas
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Geckos: Tails to Toepads exhibition
Get an up-close view of local artist Kris Meadows, as he creates works of art based on most brightly colored animals on the planet, geckos!

Galileo the Gecko
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Museum-wide
Enjoy photo opportunities with local performer Kevin Pittman in a special gecko costume created for this event. Don’t forget your camera!

Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure**
Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Fernbank’s IMAX® Theatre
Go on a live-action rainforest adventure with a praying mantis, a butterfly and other tropical critters.

Geckos Family Celebration activities are included with Museum admission and are FREE for members. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, and $13 for children ages 12 and under.

Enjoy the benefits of membership, including FREE admission to Geckos. Join online!

Learn more about Geckos Family Day on Fernbank Museum of Natural History website here.