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Best Science & Technology in Atlanta

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Children's Museum of Atlanta

The fun you and your family can have at this children's museum is unimaginable. Children's Museum of Atlanta is located just steps away from the Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta's downtown cultural district. While the museum was designed for children up to eight years of age, visitors of all age groups love to get in on the interactive action. Exhibits explore the concepts of nature, food, engineering, artistic expression, science, and more. Traveling exhibits happen throughout the year along with several educational programs and special events.

275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30313
Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is one of the largest museums in the country. Surrounded by 140 acres (56 hectares) of forests, it is located a short distance from downtown and is a must on itineraries to Atlanta. Natural history buffs can marvel at intriguing exhibitions in the Great Hall. A landmark in itself, this splendid building features a 123 feet (37 meters) tall skeletal structure of the largest dinosaur ever classified in the world. Interactive programs at the planetarium promise an entertaining astronomy lesson, while a one of its kind Giant Screen Theater showcases brilliant films for visitors. Moreover, the museum organizes outdoor exploration programs and science demonstrations for the youth on every second Friday of the month.

767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30307
Fernbank Science Center

Established in 1967, Atlanta's Fernbank Science Center is a great place to nurture your scientific curiosity. The exhibit area, spread across 9000 square feet (836.12 square meters), features both permanent and traveling exhibits; they encompass various branches of science. Get a glimpse of the starry night sky at the planetarium. Visitors can also peruse the library, Compost Site, Solar Experiment and a couple of laboratories. The different facilities of the Fernbank Science Center, follow varying hours of operation; check the website for further details before visiting.

156 Heaton Park Drive Northeast, Fernbank Forest, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30307
David J. Sencer CDC Museum

Few people know that tucked away within the massive Centers for Disease Control complex near Emory University is the fascinating David J. Sencer CDC Museum. Developed in association with the Smithsonian Institute, the museum features state-of-the-art exhibits on the history of CDC and its lead role in disease investigation and eradication in the United States and around the globe. A large-scale multimedia installation, Global Symphony, presents compelling narratives and media collages about CDC's impact on public health. Permanent and temporary exhibits explore smallpox eradication, AIDS prevention and other health issues. On your visit, be sure to have a government-issued photo I.D. (driver's license or passport) for entry. Exhibits are self-guided; however, tours can be arranged in advance for groups of 10 or more.

1600 Clifton Road Northeast, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, United States, 30329
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