Tellus Science Museum

Because science matters, we engage, educate, and inspire visitors to make scientific connections through dynamic exhibits and enriching experiences.

Tellus is a world-class 120,000 square foot museum located in Cartersville, GA just off I-75 at exit 293. The museum’s exhibits open minds and ignite a passion for science. The main Tellus building features four main galleries: The Weinman Mineral Gallery, The Fossil Gallery, The Millar Science in Motion Gallery, and The Collins Family My Big Backyard Gallery. The Tellus West building, opening in October of 2025, features two exhibit spaces -- one space that hosts large traveling exhibits and the other a permanent gallery focusing on the evolution of technology. A 120-seat 4K digital planetarium and an observatory with a state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope is also located at Tellus.

Eye-popping exhibits like an 80 foot-long Brontosaurus and a replica Wright flyer excite and amaze visitors of all ages. Children will have a blast conducting hands-on experiments with light, sound, magnets and more. Dazzling gems and minerals sparkle and glow alongside interactive exhibits demonstrating how the Earth moves and changes.