A science education center in Atlanta

Fernbank Science Center is an educational institution in Atlanta, Georgia, within the DeKalb County School District. It provides science instruction, exhibits and learning opportunities for students, teachers and the wider community. Its stated mission includes science literacy and learning throughout life.^[1]

Learning through observation and field work

The center’s programs connect classroom learning with laboratory investigations and field experiences. Its Scientific Tools and Techniques program introduces students to scientific inquiry, while Advanced Studies offers investigations in specialized areas of science, including opportunities to observe plants and animals in their natural habitats.^[2]

For readers interested in plant science, the center’s academic program descriptions provide a starting point for understanding its educational work. The institution’s own website is the place to check its current programs and opportunities.

Institutional identity

Fernbank Science Center and Fernbank Museum of Natural History are separate institutions. The museum’s website identifies the Science Center as a division of DeKalb County Schools and states that the two are unaffiliated. Keeping their names distinct helps readers follow historical references to the correct organization.^[3]

Sources and further reading

1. Fernbank Science Center. About Us. Institutional mission, school-district context and Atlanta location; checked 25 October 2026.
2. Fernbank Science Center. Academics. Scientific Tools and Techniques and Advanced Studies descriptions; checked 25 October 2026.
3. Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Plan Your Visit. Institutional distinction in the page footer; checked 25 October 2026.