Fernbank Museum: Technology, Education, & The Ice Age

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Step inside Fernbank Museum like never before as we speak with Jena Alison, Communications Manager, about the curiosity, connection, and creativity that shape one of Atlanta’s most beloved science institutions. Jena shares her path to Fernbank and the story the museum aims to tell for visitors young and old—one rooted in connection across time, regions, cultures, animals, and life itself. We explore how Fernbank thoughtfully balances education and play in children’s spaces, where imagination and learning coexist, and how evolving technology like augmented reality, interactive screens, and immersive soundscapes enhances discovery without replacing hands-on exploration. We also dive into Fernbank’s popular after-hours experiences, including Fernbank After Dark and WildWoods: AGLOW (with the final night on February 13), unpacking how the museum keeps science and education front and center even during nights filled with drinks, live music, and tapas—and how visitors embrace the blend of fun and science. We also preview the new Planet Ice exhibit opening February 7, teasing what families can expect, what surprised Jena during its development, and what goes into creating a brand-new exhibit at Fernbank from concept to completion.Learn more! Fernbank Museum: https://fernbankmuseum.org/Get tickets to Fernbank After Dark: https://fernbankmuseum.org/experiences/fernbank-after-dark/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1480911243&gbraid=0AAAAADKE-MRRQnk1eBSxG4D4mEvoF_Rwv&gclid=CjwKCAiA1obMBhAbEiwAsUBbIixFCLiDsWfJqK8ibv6lSCNKABobPbYpD_8jfVLFnSipwlNHG6lIChoC4y4QAvD_BwEConnect with Fernbank Museum: https://www.instagram.com/fernbankmuseum/Follow us at Discover Dekalb!DeKalb Talks Tourism YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DeKalbTalksTourism⁠DeKalb Talks Tourism IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dekalbtalks…⁠Discover DeKalb IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/discoverdek…⁠Discover DeKalb FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverDekalb/⁠Discover DeKalb TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@discoverdekalb⁠If you have a question or suggestion for a future topic, please reach out to our Podcast Producer, Martin - [email protected]'ll be back next week with more engaging discussions and fascinating guests. Until then, keep listening and keep exploring!Produced by: Martin Macalino Edited by: K.Visualz ⁠https://www.kvisualz.com/

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Step inside Fernbank Museum like never before as we speak with Jena Alison, Communications Manager, about the curiosity, connection, and creativity that shape one of Atlanta’s most beloved science institutions. Jena shares her path to Fernbank and...

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