Tellus Science Museum
Jurassic Adventures Await
Experience the power of science at Tellus Museum! With 120,000 square feet of captivating exhibits, including an 80-foot Brontosaurus and a replica Wright flyer, plus a 120-seat digital planetarium with a cutting-edge observatory boasting a 20-inch telescope, the wonders of the cosmos are yours to explore. Join us in making science matter!
Tellus Science Museum occupies more than 125,000 square feet (the length of one and a half football fields), and features galleries devoted to minerals, fossils, transportation technology, and hands-on science experiences.
The 120-seat digital Planetarium hosts a variety of astronomy programs, stargazing events, and family activities and 45-minute shows are shown throughout each day. The Weinman Mineral Gallery showcases one of the largest, most comprehensive collections in the Southeast, with more than 4,000 rocks, gems and minerals on display.
The Fossil Gallery features Stan, a 40-foot Tyrannosaurus rex along with other dinosaurs and fossils, allowing visitors to trace the history of life on Earth.
Collins Family My Big Back Yard offers hands-on science exhibits introducing concepts from the physical and life sciences through backyard science experiences.
Science of Motion allows visitors to relive significant developments in science and technology related to automobiles, aircraft, and space travel. In addition, Tellus includes a 200-seat presentation theater, a large multi-purpose room for events, four well-equipped science labs, an observatory, a full service cafe, and a gift shop that is almost equal in size to the Weinman’s original exhibit space.
People’s Choice for Best Attraction in 2022, 2021, 2018, 2011, 2010, 2009