Events

Carter's unparalleled ability to create fully realized, dimensional characters through her costumes has made her one of the most sought after and renowned designers today. Known for her research and creativity, Carter has been honored with two Academy Award nominations for her outstanding work in the period ensemble films Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg, and […]

Alexander Calder and Pablo Picasso are two of the foremost figures in the history of 20th-century art. The touring exhibition “Calder-Picasso,” which debuted at the Musée national Picasso-Paris and is on view at the High Museum of Art this summer (June 26-Sept. 19), reveals the radical innovations and enduring influence of these two artists through […]

Illuminarium Atlanta allows guests to feel as if they have been transported to Africa surrounded by the natural habitat of wild animals. This is achieved through the use of state-of-the-art technology, including high-resolution interactive & responsive projection, 3D immersive audio, in-floor vibrations, and scent. This multisensory, one-of-a-kind experience enables animal lovers to wander the sweeping […]

This exhibition considers electrical lighting over the past one hundred years as a catalyst for technological and artistic innovation within major avant-garde design movements. The exhibition will feature nearly eighty rare lighting examples by international designers including Achille Castiglioni, Christian Dell, Gino Sarfatti, Ettore Sottsass, and Wilhelm Wagenfeld, among many others.

The High presents Outside the Lines, an immersive maze of accessible, sensory environments by award-winning design and research practice Bryony Roberts Studio, as its seventh site-specific installation on The Woodruff Arts Center’s Carroll Slater Sifly Piazza.

The FRIENDS™ Experience is coming to Atlanta this summer! Tickets on sale now through September 6th. Get ready to step inside the world of FRIENDS™ on July 15th. Explore 12 rooms of set recreations, Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, and Central Perk. You’ll even get to poke Ugly Naked Guy.

Stretch your bodies and relax your minds on the African Savanna. Take in the sights and sounds of nature as you observe the beauty of the elephants. An educator will be available before and after the program to talk about the animals of the African Savanna and connect you further to our conservation work. Yoga […]

Ever wonder what the animals are up to after the sun goes down? Join us after-hours for an evening adventure for the whole family! Tour the Zoo at dusk, use night-vision technology, search for animals that you wouldn’t normally see during the daylight hours, and enjoy special activities that vary from season to season. A […]

Can you balance like a flamingo or reach like an orangutan? Experience a connection to animals like no other through our Family Zoo Yoga program. This fun, interactive program is geared toward families with children ages 4+ and includes 30-40 minutes of animal-inspired yoga poses with our certified instructor. After the class, spend the remaining […]

Nature Gallery Ongoing This unique outdoor exhibit space is located in WildWoods and is open year-round. Nature-themed special exhibits rotate throughout the year. Current exhibits are Wild Huts and Hollows and Games in the Gallery.

Located at the Marietta Museum of History - this special exhibit highlights quilts made locally in Cobb County and the women who made them. History has often left women nameless, faceless and voiceless. They were referred to as Mrs. John Smith or Mrs. Henry Cole, without consideration of having a first name or an identity […]

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360 degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric […]

Follow Bunji, an Australian green sea turtle, and her incredible journey across the open ocean in “Turtle Odyssey,” a new giant screen film opening on July 17, 2021, at Fernbank. Experience the ocean through the eyes of a turtle as you explore the remarkable life cycle of a green sea turtle: from birth, to adolescence, […]

SUPERnatural: Glass Art in Bloom brings dozens of large-scale contemporary glass sculptures by Jason Gamrath, reflecting the beauty of nature to the Garden. The 13 installations of about 150 pieces of brilliantly colorful sculptures will all represent blooming plants. Of those, the Seattle-based artist has created about 30 exclusively for the Garden’s exhibition. Displayed throughout […]

The BronzeLens Film Festival is back as a virtual experience with film screenings, film workshops, master classes, our famous BronzeLens Awards Show, the women superstars luncheon, and more! Join us as we pursue our mission to bring worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color.

Clap and Sing Along to Stories From Rhymeville Adapted by Amy Sweeney Mother Goose is missing, but you can help find her with some assistance from your favorite nursery rhyme characters. Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep, Jack & Jill and all the other citizens of Rhymeville need help to look for clues to Mother Goose’s […]