Fernbank Museum of Natural History

About Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum of Natural History hosts weddings and other celebrations in a museum setting featuring towering dinosaurs, fossil-filled limestone floors and the Star Gallery’s fiber-optic star ceiling. Its indoor event spaces include the Great Hall, Star Gallery, Fernbank Café and Stephensen Hall; Dinosaur Plaza & Terrace provides a seasonal outdoor option for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The museum describes events ranging from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 2,500 guests. Event options include approved-caterer food service, hosted or credit-card bar arrangements, private exhibition access and Giant Screen Theater films. Separate daytime rentals include meeting and celebration spaces, with free on-site parking. WildWoods, a 10-acre woodland area accessed from the museum terrace, has a canopy walk, outdoor exhibits, trails and nature-play areas; its paths and experiences are ADA-accessible.

The facts

Guests: Up to 2,500 guests
Price: $500–$5,500
Pricing note: Wedding and event-space starting rates are $2,000 for the Fernbank Café, $2,500 for the Star Gallery, $3,000 for Dinosaur Plaza & Terrace and Stephensen Hall, and $5,500 for the Great Hall. Daytime rental rates are separate: $500 for the Board Room, $850 for half of the conference rooms, $1,500 for the full conference rooms and $2,000 for the theater; the daytime Café rental fee is not stated. Beverage minimums and enhancements are additional charges, not venue-rental rates.
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place: Museum
Last updated: November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Website: fernbankmuseum.org
Phone: (404) 929-6300
Address: 767 Clifton Road

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