• Holiday PJ Party + Festival of Trains

    Recurring
    Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

    There will be door prizes randomly given out at check-in throughout the day, complimentary cookies and milk in the Banquet Rooms from 11 AM – 3 PM (while supplies last), and model train layouts with a special scavenger hunt. Meet our Blue Crew in the museum galleries to check out fun holiday-themed science activities. PLUS, hop in line to meet Santa, The Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman and take home some fun gifts!

    Stop by the Museum Store for our annual members-only holiday shopping special – an additional 10% discount on top of the regular member discount!

    Special thanks to North Georgia Modurail, Peachlug-Lego Trains, Georgia Garden Railway Society Piedmont Division, and North Georgia Piedmont Club.

    Adults: $20
    Senior: $18
    Child (3-17): $16
    Child (2 & under): FREE

  • Holiday PJ Party + Festival of Trains

    Recurring
    Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

    There will be door prizes randomly given out at check-in throughout the day, complimentary cookies and milk in the Banquet Rooms from 11 AM – 3 PM (while supplies last), and model train layouts with a special scavenger hunt. Meet our Blue Crew in the museum galleries to check out fun holiday-themed science activities. PLUS, hop in line to meet Santa, The Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman and take home some fun gifts!

    Stop by the Museum Store for our annual members-only holiday shopping special – an additional 10% discount on top of the regular member discount!

    Special thanks to North Georgia Modurail, Peachlug-Lego Trains, Georgia Garden Railway Society Piedmont Division, and North Georgia Piedmont Club.

    Adults: $20
    Senior: $18
    Child (3-17): $16
    Child (2 & under): FREE

  • Lunch + Learn: Earl & Starla Go to Space

    Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

    Get ready for a stellar adventure with our friends from the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE)!

    Join Angie Battle, program manager of the GCEE, as she shares the latest installment of the Earl & Starla children’s book series – Earl & Starla Go to Space. In this adventure, our feline friends discover the costs and benefits of space exploration on producers and consumers. Attendees will receive access to all digital lesson materials including a digital version of the featured picture book.

    Members: Free
    Non-members: admissions fee

  • Sensory Friendly Mornings

    Recurring
    Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

    These exclusive mornings include:

    Designated “Quiet Spaces” located at the back of the theatre
    Sound reduction where possible, like turning off hand dryers throughout the museum and delaying loud tasks, i.e. vacuuming or mowing
    Specialized equipment that can be checked out from the front desk (limited quantities available):
    Weighted lap pads
    Wheelchairs
    Sunglasses for overstimulating lights
    Noise reduction earmuffs for overstimulating sounds
    Name tags with contact information for children (provided upon request)
    Waterproof aprons and gloves are available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
    Additional directional signage will be throughout the museum
    Strollers are allowed throughout the museum
    A “Quiet Space” is available during any visit to the museum. This room has been designed to provide a soothing environment. Please ask a staff member or a security guard for access.

    Free
  • Sensory Friendly Mornings

    Recurring
    Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

    These exclusive mornings include:

    Designated “Quiet Spaces” located at the back of the theatre
    Sound reduction where possible, like turning off hand dryers throughout the museum and delaying loud tasks, i.e. vacuuming or mowing
    Specialized equipment that can be checked out from the front desk (limited quantities available):
    Weighted lap pads
    Wheelchairs
    Sunglasses for overstimulating lights
    Noise reduction earmuffs for overstimulating sounds
    Name tags with contact information for children (provided upon request)
    Waterproof aprons and gloves are available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
    Additional directional signage will be throughout the museum
    Strollers are allowed throughout the museum
    A “Quiet Space” is available during any visit to the museum. This room has been designed to provide a soothing environment. Please ask a staff member or a security guard for access.

    Free