Atlanta’s most iconic natural history museum is transforming into a pre-historic playground this summer, and you don’t wanna miss out on all the fun! From their humble beginnings as fluffy hatchlings to massive predators, you can learn all about the T-Rex this summer… right here in the ATL. Keep scrolling to learn all about Dinosaur Summer at Fernbank!
What is Dinosaur Summer?
Known as “Atlanta’s home to dinosaurs” Fernbank Museum is a year-round destination featuring some of the world’s largest dinosaurs, including Giganotosaurus, in Giants of the Mesozoic.
And this summer, Fernbank guests will be able to sink their teeth into tons of new Dino fun! Some cool limited-time attractions include:
- the special exhibit, ‘T. rex: The Ultimate Predator,’ which opens June 13
- the giant
screen film ‘T. REX,’ opening on May 23 - the ‘Explorasaurus Rex’ Discovery Day on June 13
- after-hours events during the Museum Nights series from June-Aug, which includes Fernbank After Dark: Bones & Brews and LATER: Rex Factor
Bobbi Hohmann, VP of Programming and Collections, said in a statement,
Fernbank is home to some of the largest and most iconic dinosaur species ever discovered, so we’re excited to be highlighting a fan favorite – Tyrannosaurs rex – this summer. We provide many opportunities for layered programming, including exhibits, films, and educational programs, that will engage audiences and allowing them to dive deeper into their dinosaur explorations.
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Gimme the details!
When: Memorial Day to Labor Day 2026
*T.Rex: The Ultimate Predator will be open June 13th – Sept. 7th, 2026
Where: Fernbank Museum
Learn all about the special T-Rex exhibit and see what other Dino fun is going on at Fernbank this summer on their website, here!