Overview
The Tellus Science Museum will surprise you. I don't care who you are, you will be impressed. You will rarely find a nicer facility with such quality exhibits and activities anywhere. Located on Interstate 75 near Cartersville, Georgia, it's convenient to Atlanta, and less than an hour from Chattanooga. Set aside a few hours, and maybe a second day.

There are events happening here on a regular basis. There are astronomy related events tied to the observatory and planetarium, a  Rock Fest that has been happening at this site for almost two decades, and much more.

Adventure Journal
 We have been to the museum many times, but I have rarely documented it in text. I'll have to correct that error. In the meantime, the pictures tell the story pretty well.

Entry Date: September 2009
A rainy Saturday with a bunch of bored kids. Solution? Tellus Science Museum! It's inside, and there are many many things to see and do. The Tribe purchased a Family membership on a previous visit, so deciding whether to go is a no-brainer. We were joined by some friends that had not yet been. If your family has not been, PLEASE take them. This museum is something that we in North Georgia should be proud of.


 The Richardson Tribe

While in the area, visit


Red Top Mountain State Park


Etowah Indian Mounds


New Echota (Cherokee Capitol)

Photos courtesy of Georgia Department of Natural Resources
 

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Features

 Rating (1-10)

Description
Official website 9 The Tellus website is very thorough with a good presentation. But, as is so often the case, there are not enough pictures on the gallery pages.
Facility

10

 The campus is beautifully landscaped. The 120,000 square foot building's interior is incredibly tasteful with high ceilings and luxurious tile floors. There is a cafe that serves cold and hot sandwiches, and a gift shop that will knock your socks off.
Galleries Mineral Gallery

10

 The Weinman Mineral Gallery is one of the finest collections of specimens South of the Smithsonian (with which it is affiliated).
Fossil Gallery

10

 Many prehistoric skeletons are on display here. It's really interesting how they have identified the creatures that inhabited the Southeastern US.
Science in Motion

9

 The science in Motion (Transportation) gallery is great. It has a replica of the Wright Flyer, antique cars and motorcycles, space ships, a jet cockpit, and much more.
Physical Science

8

 This is the kids' favorite part of the museum, and it is wonderful. The score result of a couple pieces of demonstration equipment that haven't worked for a very long time.
Fossil Dig

10

 The kids always enjoy the dig. They get to search for real fossils in a controlled environment. They get to keep one fossil (sharks tooth, crinoid stem, etc.)
Gem Grubbing

10

 People pay to do this in other places, here it's included. Sure the gems are small, but the fun is big. Kids and adults alike enjoy grubbing for gemstones in sand.
Solar House

9

The Solar Decathlon House is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM.
The Solar Decathlon House was designed and built by engineering and architectural faculty and students at Georgia Tech for an international competition. It's awesome!
Planetarium

9

 This is a great feature, especially when interfaced to the observatory. Movies shown in the dome seem to be grainy. Don't know if it's the video or projector.
Events/Programs

9

 It seems like they are always doing something at the Tellus. they have Field Trip programs (for home school too), They have had "Night at the Museum", lectures, movies, astronomy nights, mineral events, and more.
Local Attractions-Things to do near Cartersville, GA.

10

 Booth Western Art Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, New Echota, Southern Museum, Mckinney Campground, Lake Allatoona, Red Top Mountain State Park, You could spend a week or more in the area, and never get bored.
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