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Student groups on Peach State getaway will definitely enjoy a stop at Fernbank Museum, conveniently located East of Midtown Atlanta. More than just another tourist attraction, it’s an awe-inspiring expedition to another time and place; a fossil-floored refuge from the “everyday” and an absolutely immersive experience unlike any other! A host of permanent features and exhibitions in addition to an exciting series of extraordinary, ever-changing special presentations and an ultra-cool IMAX theatre treat visiting groups to an exhilarating voyage across the boundless universe of entertaining, educational discovery. “A Walk Through Time” tells the two-fold tale of Georgia’s natural history and the development of our planet with a series of realistic dioramas that capture the sights and sounds of the Peach State’s main geographic regions. “Giants of the Mesozoic” recreates the struggles of ancient life in the unforgiving badlands of Patagonia, Argentina; a staged prehistoric battle of epic proportions unfolds in the Museum’s Great Hall. “Conveyed in Clay: Stories from St. Catherines Island” features a selection of objects from an expansive collection of over one million artifacts recovered from archaeological digs on St. Catherines Island, Georgia, and explores five thousand years of human history by examining how the native peoples of North America adapted to changes in natural and cultural conditions through the evolution of their pottery. Captivating Interactive exhibit, “Whales, Giants of the Deep” plunges guests into the mysterious and breathtaking underwater world of these enormous mammals, exploring their curious habits, enchanting song and nature of their relationship with man through a unique fusion of science, legend and lore, while the carefully-mapped and magically illuminated nighttime “Star Gallery” provides budding astronomists a “stellar” opportunity to study the celestial bodies that can be seen with the naked eye. Once you’ve explored ‘til you can explore no more, deli-style sandwiches, hot, fresh soups, pizzas and other classic favorites are served in the spacious dining room of the Café , replete with a spectacular view of the Fernbank Forest Overlook; order up and eat hearty! After lunch, be sure to drop by the Museum Store to pick up that perfect souvenir of your excellent adventure.
