Tellus Science Museum 51 Mineral Museum Dr White, GA  30184 770-386-0576 770-386-0600 (FAX)

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum will open in Cartersville, GA in 2008.   When completed, Tellus will occupy more than 125,000 square feet and feature galleries devoted to minerals, fossils, transportation technology, and hands-on science experiences.  Tellus will also house the only fully digital planetarium in North Georgia regularly open to the public. 

Tellus will unite under one roof the highly respected collections and programs of the Weinman Mineral Museum and the widely acclaimed science programs of the Resource Center.

A Site on Northwest Georgia's Chieftains Trail 
The finest mineral museum in the southeastern United States showcases minerals, rocks and fossils with special collections from Georgia and around the world. The museum features a simulated limestone cave and waterfall, dinosaur exhibit, many "hands-on" exhibits and classroom films available for viewing. An extensive gift shop includes unique jewelry, collectible minerals and fossils, teaching aides, books and children's gifts. Outdoor activities include fossil hunting and gold panning. A covered shelter is available for classroom instruction and picnicking. Handicap Accessible. 

• 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
                P.O. Box 3663
                Cartersville, Georgia 30120

Email:     info@tellusmuseum.org

Phone:    770-386-0576

Directions:
              From Atlanta
                  Take I-75 North to Exit 293 (Highway 411)
                  Turn left at the bottom of the exit
                  Turn left immediately after the Holiday Inn
                  The museum will be on your left.

              From Chattanooga
                  Take I-75 South to Exit 293 (Highway 411)
                  Turn right at the bottom of the exit
                  Turn left immediately after the Holiday Inn
                  The museum will be on your left