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Tellus Northwest Gerogia Science Museum
Tellus Science Museum
51 Mineral Museum Dr
White, GA  30184
 770-606-5700

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum opened in Cartersville, GA in January of 2009.   The Museum occupies more than 125,000 square feet and features galleries devoted to minerals, fossils, transportation technology, and hands-on science experiences.  Tellus  also houses the only fully digital planetarium in North Georgia regularly open to the public. 

What are the hours of operation?

The museum will be open seven days a week, Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm.

How much is admission?

Admission (Includes Fossil Dig & Gem Panning)

  • Members - Free
  • Adults - $12
  • Children (3 - 17) - $8
  • Student with ID - $8
  • Active Military with ID - Free
  • Seniors (65+) - $10

Package (Admission & Planetarium Show)

  • Adults - $15
  • Children (3 - 17) - $11
  • Student with ID - $11
  • Active Military with ID - Free
  • Seniors (65+) - $13
  • Basic Members - $2 planetarium show (Free museum admission)
  • Leadership Members - no charge

Planetarium Only

  • $3 (Must be included with paid admission, free member admission, or complimentary admission pass)
  • $2 - second planetarium show for an individual during one visit
  • Basic Members - $2 planetarium show (free museum admission)
  • Leadership Members - no charge

Group Rate

  • For information on group visits, please click here.

How do I get to Tellus?

Heading North: I-75 to exit 293. At the end of the ramp, turn left. Less than a half a mile on the left will be a Holiday Inn. Turn between the Holiday Inn and the Citgo onto Tellus Drive. Tellus Drive terminates in the museum parking lot.

Heading South: I-75 to exit 293. At the end of the ramp, turn right. Less than a half a mile on the left will be a Holiday Inn. Turn between the Holiday Inn and the Citgo onto Tellus Drive. Tellus Drive terminates in the museum parking lot.

How do I become a member?

To become a member, visit our Become A Member page under Support Us, or click Become a Member below.

How big is Tellus?

Tellus is 120,000 sq. ft.

Where is the old Weinman Mineral Museum?

Tellus is the expansion of the Weinman. The Weinman was 9,000 sq. ft. compared to Tellus’ 120,000 sq. ft. The Weinman was a great museum that served northwest Georgia for more than 20 years. Tellus will continue the Weinman’s great tradition of educating and inspiring visitors. The Weinman Mineral Museum lives on as the Weinman Mineral Gallery, one of four galleries at Tellus.
  • The Weinman Mineral Gallery - will showcase one of the largest and most comprehensive collections in the Southeast, drawing from more than 4,000 rocks, gems, and minerals.
  • The Fossil Gallery - will showcase a 40-foot Tyrannosaurus rex along with other dinosaurs and fossils that will allow visitors to trace the history of life on Earth.
  • My Big Back Yard  - will offer hands-on science exhibits introducing concepts from the physical and life sciences through backyard science experiences.
  • The Transportation Gallery - will allow visitors to relive major developments in science and technology related to automobiles, aircrafts, and space travel.
  • A 120-seat Digital Planetarium featuring a variety of astronomy programs,  stargazing events, and family activities.
  • Great Hall - At the center of the Great Hall will be a 75-foot long Apatosaurus.



CONTACT US:

Mail:       Tellus - Northwest Georgia Science Museum
                P.O. Box 3663
                Cartersville, Georgia 30120

Email:     info@tellusmuseum.org

Phone:    770-606-5700

NOTE:
(The Georgia Mineral Society has been closely associated with the museum since it's founding.  Many Georgia Mineral Society members have donated or loaned a number of fine mineral and fossil specimens or whole collections to the Weinman Mineral Museum in Cartersville.  The current director, Jose Santamaria, is a past president of GMS)


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