1)
Winter
Wonderland: Stroll through the museum as you enjoy dozens of trees
decorated by our cultural partners to celebrate holidays and traditions around
the world. Be sure to also check out special artwork created by local branches
of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
2)
Santa-saurus:
This Santa has claws! Look for our new holiday mascot Santa-Saurus on
select days during the holiday season. Giggy A. Dinosaur and his giant
Santa hat help spread some joy to the world.
3)
Santa-saurus
Express Train Rides: All aboard this special dinosaur-themed holiday
train for a merry ride around Fernbank’s Dinosaur Plaza. (Train ride is
additional $3)
4)
Genghis
Khan: Where would your holiday cards be without Genghis? He’s not
usually referred to as “jolly,” but Genghis Khan did impart some
gifts to the modern world—from hamburgers to passports, and from pants to
postal delivery. See this incredible exhibition before Khan is Gone!
5)
To the
Arctic: ‘Tis the season for polar bears on the IMAX® screen!
6)
Holiday
Photo Opps: Forget waiting in long lines for that typical pic of St.
Nick awkwardly holding a crying baby. Instead come to Fernbank for a holiday
photo with a variety of backdrops—from sledding with Santa–saurus to
standing under the mistletoe with Giganotosaurus. (Photo is additional
$15)
7)
Laughing
Pizza Holiday Concert: Don’t miss this award-winning family band performing
a variety of original holiday tunes on December 8. Fernbank will also feature
special performances by the Atlanta Circus Camp and ornament-making crafts.
8)
Holiday
Membership Sale: Now through Dec. 24, Family Advantage and IMAX
Advantage Memberships are on sale. More fun. Less cost. Great gift.
9)
Salsa
Night: On December 21, Fernbank adds an extra Martinis & IMAX Salsa
Night to the schedule. There’s no better way to burn off those extra
holiday nibbles and entertain your out-of-town guests.
10)
Appy
Holidays: Free Wi-Fi and the new Fernbank Meridian App are now
available to add some extra cheer to your Museum visit!
Fernbank Museum of
Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road, NE in Atlanta. For tickets and
visitor information, visit fernbankmuseum.org or call 404.929.6300.
