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by Atlanta Parent Staff

l Fernbank Museum

Programs at Fernbank’s interactive STEM lab connect scientific concepts such as aerodynamics and chemistry with the arts and humanities. The Fantastic Forces exhibit explores combustion, aerodynamics, plate tectonics and more. Atlanta, fernbankmuseum.org

l Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Reinforce STEAM concepts through hands-on fun at CMA. Explore marine biology and ocean science in the Dive In, Lend a Fin exhibit; In Tools for Solutions, kids can learn about simple machines. Explore the inner workings of the body, light and energy, technology and more in the Step Up to Science exhibit. Atlanta, childrensmuseumatlanta.org

l Tellus Science Museum

This museum has four interactive galleries to explore—Mineral, Fossil, Science in Motion and My Big Backyard—as well as a planetarium and observatory. Special exhibits and hands-on events like model rocket workshops and sky watches teach kids more about STEM concepts. Cartersville, tellusmuseum.org

l Computer Museum of America

Explore the technology of the past, present and future through fascinating exhibits at CMoA, including a collection of supercomputers, STEAM timeline, an enigma machine and more. Roswell, computermuseumofamerica.org

l LEGO Discovery Center

Design, build and launch a LEGO spaceship into cyberspace, go on a virtual reality racecar experience, build your own creations and more at this newly renovated attraction, reopening March 31. Atlanta, legodiscoverycenter.com

l Mercedes-Benz Stadium STEAM Tour Experience

This guided tour of the LEED-certified stadium helps kids understand how STEAM elements operate in the building, including its design and engineering, and how STEAM careers align with the sports and entertainment industry. Atlanta, mercedesbenzstadium.com

l High Museum of Art

In addition to exploring the High’s art collections, families can collaborate on a work in the Greene Family Learning Gallery, a child-centered space with multi-sensory elements and handson activities. Enjoy family activities with events like Toddler Thursday, Weekend Family Tour and Second Sunday. Atlanta, high.org

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