Protecting the Past, Celebrating Your Future
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, located in Atlanta, GA, is a refined wedding venue. The rich history of this space lays the groundwork for an unforgettable celebration in a truly unique venue. The museum sits on 65 acres of forest, allowing the couple to leave the worries of modern life behind. Instead, they can be reminded of the beauty of nature and marvel at their surroundings. Since opening its doors in 1992, Fernbank Museum of Natural History has dedicated itself to celebrating the world around you. This non-profit is rooted in the determination of one young woman to preserve nature and inspire like-minded people to do the same. In the late 1800s, Emily Harrison dedicated herself to saving some of the woodlands of Atlanta, which she saw were under threat. Her mission to protect nature spread, and found its base in a certain spot in the woods. This space was known as Fernbank, and, over the decades, their conservation efforts culminated to form the museum as it stands today. The building is found at the forest’s border so as not to harm the woodlands. The exhibits at Fernbank Museum of Natural History can serve as jaw-dropping backdrops to your wedding. Up to 600 guests can attend receptions in the Great Hall and gaze in wonder at colossal dinosaur skeletons. The glass ceiling, towering 86 feet above your guests, invites the outside world in. The Great Hall grants guests access to the lobby and outdoor terrace. For smaller celebrations, the Fernbank Cafe offers a cleanly modern setting and expansive views of the surrounding forest. It can hold up to 125 guests for a cocktail reception, while seated banquets can have 100 attendees. In the romantic Star Gallery, guests can marvel at the constellations displayed on the fiber optic ceiling while they mingle at a reception. Stephensen Hall is also available for receptions of up to 350 people. Ceremonies are welcomed to the terrace, where you and your loved ones can enjoy pleasant weather and the picturesque setting of the museum. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you can even rent private access to the exhibits and the giant screen theater.