Museum · Atlanta
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: free entry days, tickets & hours
Natural history museum in Druid Hills with giant dinosaurs in the Great Hall, a giant-screen theater, the WildWoods outdoor trails and the old-growth Fernbank Forest.
Independent guide, not the official Fernbank Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Fernbank Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children 2 and under are free with an adult.
- Otherwise: adult (13-64), weekday online ('Value Pricing') — $25.95.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Parking is free, and admission includes a giant-screen film plus the outdoor WildWoods and Fernbank Forest.
- Military (active, retired and families) get $2 off per ticket - a discount, not free entry.
- Seniors save an extra $1 on Tuesdays.
- Renovations ('Fernbank's Future 2025-27') may close some areas; check before you go.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren 2 and under are free with an adult | children under 3 | — | No |
Official prices
Fernbank Museum ticket prices
| Adult (13-64), weekday online ('Value Pricing') — Weekends and holiday weeks $27.95 online. Includes exhibits, one giant-screen film, WildWoods, Fernbank Forest and free parking. | $25.95 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult (13-64), weekday online ('value pricing')). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Fernbank Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Daily 10am-5pm; Fernbank Forest closes at 4:30pm. Some evenings for Museum Nights / Fernbank After Dark.
767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
FAQ
Fernbank Museum: common questions
Is Fernbank Museum free?
Fernbank Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children 2 and under are free with an adult. Otherwise the official ticket costs $25.95.
Who gets free entry to Fernbank Museum?
Children under 3.
How much is a ticket to Fernbank Museum?
Adult (13-64), weekday online ('Value Pricing') costs $25.95 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- fernbankmuseum.org/visit/get-tickets/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.