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Tellus Science Museum

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Cartersville
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    NASA
    "Be sure to watch one of the many wonderful planetarium shows too!"(9 Tips)
    Jennifer B.
    "They loved the dinosaurs, fossil search and panning for gems."(7 Tips)
    Jessica B.
    "My kids love this place so much they have field trips here also"(3 Tips)
    Smithsonian Channel
    "locally mined gems and minerals"(2 Tips)
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  • Nancy W.heart icon on user image
    Nancy W.July 30, 2016
    Everything at Tellus has been well thought out. The kids loved every section we went into and they really like all the hands on activities. We will go back.
  • Smithsonian Channel
    Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011
    Dedicated to preserving Georgia’s geological history with an array of locally mined gems and minerals, Tellus also features a collection of vintage cars dating back to 1886. (From Aerial America) Read more
  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy StricklandJuly 10, 2016
    Hands on science section, automotive and space, gem and minerals, dinosaurs. Gift shop and planetarium too.
  • Trin B.heart icon on user image
    Trin BarronFebruary 21, 2022
    This is a wonderful, hands on museum for kids. You can pan for gemstones, dig for fossils, and excellent collections for adults and kids alike.
  • Elizabethheart icon on user image
    ElizabethJuly 22, 2015
    Great science museum. The kids touch area was fantastic. Don't miss all the stiff outside.
  • NASA
    NASAJanuary 11, 2011
    A replica of the Apollo I capsule, a Mercury capsule and a replica of Sputnik are on display in the Science in Motion Gallery. Be sure to watch one of the many wonderful planetarium shows too! Read more
  • Patrick L.heart icon on user image
    Patrick LawsonMarch 26, 2018
    The Dinosaurs were awesome. The gem mining was fun, too. We had a good time and could have been there even longer.
  • Todd J.
    Todd JustmanJanuary 5, 2014
    it's not advertised on the website that I could find but Tellus does reciprocal membership admission with other science museums. Bring your card and you should get free admission.
  • Pat B.heart icon on user image
    Pat BaughNovember 2, 2018
    The collection of minerals is phenomenal. Cool dinosaurs, meteorites, “in motion” items, solar house, and planetarium.
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KraftMay 23, 2022
    Really nice science museum with many exhibits, kid & adult friendly. Beautiful campus too.
  • virginia w.heart icon on user image
    virginia webbJune 27, 2015
    Fabulous rocks and minerals; astronomy. Cafe. Near the Booth Western Art Museum, which is also a splendid museum.
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JonesJuly 17, 2011
    Great place overall...Do not waste your time on the "planet thrill ride" movie in the planetarium. Hopefully some of the other films will be better - be early to sit in the middle!
  • Alma C.heart icon on user image
    Alma CarinoSeptember 24, 2019
    Amazing place, exhibitions are beautiful.
  • Jennifer B.
    Jennifer BJune 25, 2015
    Not as great as expected. Went with 6 and 2.5 yr old. They loved the dinosaurs, fossil search and panning for gems.
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BishopAugust 13, 2016
    My kids love this place so much they have field trips here also
  • Kathryn K.
    Kathryn KruppJune 2, 2014
    It was interesting. Wish they had more interactive things for kids. My 2.5 y/o had fun, but it is a 45 minute ride for may be an hour's worth of entertainment.
  • Matt R.
    Matt RanlettJanuary 28, 2012
    When in the fossil room, don't be afraid to ask the staff for specific fossils if you can't find what you want.
  • Explore Georgia
    Explore GeorgiaFebruary 4, 2013
    Children can grab a brush and begin wiping away the sand to uncover fossils of all shapes and sizes at Tellus Museum!
  • Robin
    RobinJuly 30, 2012
    Great place to visit. Lots of things for all ages of kids. Hands on things for kids to do.
  • Amy G.
    Amy GMarch 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place. Great museum for kids who love science.
  • Colt B.heart icon on user image
    Colt BowenJanuary 19, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Great exhibits! Be sure to catch a planetarium show
  • Becky
    BeckyNovember 29, 2010
    Great for the kiddos. The gem panning/dinosaur dig is tucked in the back. Make sure you find it. The kids will thank you.
  • Andrea B.
    Andrea Brown ArenasMarch 29, 2014
    Loved the scavenger hunt look for fossils and gems
  • Occupy My Family A.
    Get into the Tellus Science Museum FREE on the first weekend of every month during 2013 with your Bank of America card!
  • Joe S.
    Joe SchulmanDecember 7, 2011
    Check out the planetarium. Love the shows.
  • Shannon S.heart icon on user image
    Shannon SaulsberryJune 30, 2017
    Gem Panning and the Planetarium
  • Melody R.
    Melody RohlfsJuly 11, 2014
    Excellent tour guided field trips
  • Matt S.
    Matt SmithDecember 26, 2019
    Solar house is cool! Open 1-4PM
  • Queena K.
    Queena KouMarch 11, 2011
    Good "What's the Matter" field trip experience. Kids got to make ice cream and explore My Big Backyard. They loved it!
  • Glenna L.heart icon on user image
    Glenna LawrimoreJune 20, 2015
    Gem collection from Smithsonian!
  • R W.heart icon on user image
    R WilliamsApril 23, 2014
    Free fossil and gemstone panning!
  • Sophia A.
    The planetarium is awesome!
  • Juan M.heart icon on user image
    Juan MunozJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great Museum!
  • Aaron S.
    Aaron SmithSeptember 6, 2013
    Geology exhibit was amazing.
  • Stephanie W.
    Stephanie WrightJune 4, 2011
    The spacepark planetarium show is really cool but the dizziness is no joke.
  • Stephanie W.
    Stephanie WrightJune 4, 2011
    The gem panning/fossil dig is a great value
  • Burt S.
    Burt ShufflehouseFebruary 21, 2011
    Try the gem panning
  • Tia R.
    Tia RandleSeptember 23, 2011
    Make sure you bring your camera cause I forgot mine :(
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