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Tellus Science Museum is a natural history and science museum near Cartersville, Georgia with a facility of over 120,000 square feet. It is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM closing only on major holidays, and entrance fees vary.
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Tellus Science Museum is a natural history and science museum near Cartersville, Georgia with a facility of over 120,000 square feet. It is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM closing only on major holidays, and entrance fees vary.
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Tellus Science Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a world-class museum designed to inspire and educate visitors about the fascinating world of science. It's a place where both children and adults can explore various scientific concepts through engaging exhibits and hands-on activities. Here's an overview of some key features of Tellus Science Museum: Fossil Gallery: This gallery showcases an impressive collection of dinosaur skeletons, ancient fossils, and prehistoric artifacts that provide insight into the Earth's history. Mineral Gallery: Home to an extensive collection of minerals and gems from around the world, this gallery allows visitors to explore the beauty and complexity of geology. Science in Motion: This exhibit tells the story of transportation technology, including the development of automobiles, aviation, and space exploration. Collins Family My Big Backyard: A section geared toward younger visitors, offering interactive exhibits that teach basic scientific principles through play. Bentley Planetarium: A state-of-the-art planetarium that offers immersive shows about astronomy, allowing visitors to explore the universe without leaving their seats. Observatory: With a high-quality telescope, the observatory gives guests a chance to stargaze and learn about celestial objects. Events and Programs: Tellus hosts various educational programs, workshops, and special events throughout the year to engage with the community and provide additional learning opportunities. Café and Gift Shop: Visitors can enjoy a meal or snack at the café and pick up educational toys, books, and souvenirs at the gift shop. Tellus Science Museum is an exceptional destination for families, school groups, and anyone interested in science and discovery. With its diverse exhibits and focus on interactive learning, it offers a fun and enriching experience for visitors of all ages.
Ryan ForrestRyan Forrest
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Wow! Well worth the drive. My family took a drive to this Science facility located in Cartersville, GA. The facility well over 120,000 sq. ft. focused on all things Science. Thoroughly impressed. We were extremely excited to visit because my daughter will be leaving for college soon to study Biomedical Engineering and my stepdaughter will be leaving for college soon to study a STEM focused program. My love and I try to find activities for the family that will increase their love for science. Allison, the service desk attendant was very accommodating and well versed in all things pertaining to the Museum. Our first stop was the Weinman Mineral Gallery. Thousands of minerals, gems and gold to view. I was mind blown. Our second stop was the Fossil Gallery. By far the largest exhibit of fossils that I've seen. We then entered the Bently Planetarium to watch the 45 show. The tickets to this show was an additional $3.50. Inexpensive for a 45 minute show in a comfy, cozy space. After the Planetarium show, we visited the Miller Science in Motion Museum. So many exhibits of vehicles, aircraft and so much more. The family and I then headed to the Vulcan Materials Gem Panning area. We all enjoyed this activity. We then headed over to the Fossil dig. What an adventurous time indeed. Unfortunately we did not take a tour of the West Virginia University Solar House because the next tour was set to start after our departure, we will be visiting again. It was a phenomenal experience for my entire family. I would recommend. Five stars indeed.
Katrina CarterKatrina Carter
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I had visited this location several times as a kid for various field trips. Because I had been so often, I had to take a break. This was my first time visiting again in about 15 odd years. Pulling up, the campus is beautiful. Nestled near the mountains, it was beautiful in the fall with the changing leaves. It’s conveniently located off the side of I-75 so it’s hard to miss. I came with a large group and they were very accommodating. We explored the museum, which was very spacious and clean. The day we went there were several field trips so it was a bit loud but the kids seemed to stay in certain exhibits so it wasn’t too crowded. We also attended a show at the planetarium about the night sky (what can you see in the sky tonight?). The room got very dark, the chairs were comfortable and it was a very clear show. The narrator/worker was a bit monotone so it got tedious at times but overall a cool experience. There was one part, however, where they showed the constellations and the screen started moving but you were stationary. As someone with motion sickness, this made me feel a bit sick so I closed my eyes during this part. We left the theater and continued venturing through the exhibits. The museum is very well kept and has cool skeletons and gemstones to view. Overall, a cool place to visit. I will say that my one complaint is that, even though it’s been around 15 years, I’m really not sure what has changed. I went back in my photos and I found pictures of the exact same exhibits (in the same locations). I understand it can be hard to rotate a lot of exhibits around but I would have expected at least a couple new things. If you visit, you will probably not need to come back for another good while.
Em YEm Y
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For a 15th year in a row a group of friends set out for an autumn tour of automobile museums in a defined piece of America. This year our focus was the state of Georgia. Our second stop was at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. We had learned that the "science" museum had a cluster of early automobiles on display. From before you enter the front door of the museum, you know you're in for a top shelf experience. The facility is expertly designed for the intended purpose, spotlessly clean, and the displays are designed to allow for visual clarity and perfect lighting. The automotive display is among the first things that visitors encounter. It is a stellar selection of early automobiles, a timeline that begins with a replica of the Motorwagen of Karl Benz. Each vehicle sits atop a perfectly dust-free mirror allowing for analysis of the cars both top and bottom. The automobiles selected include steam, electric and internal combustion powered machines to accurately paint a picture of the early years of automotive design. So very glad we included this stop on our adventure.
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