Beat the Atlanta Heat: Museum Exhibits Galore

July 9th, 2009 | by admin |
When visiting hotels near Emory University, such as the luxurious Atlanta Marriott Century Center, be sure to take advantage of the many cultural events and museum exhibits. An ideal escape near the heart of the city, hotels near Emory are not only near PDK Airport and Buckhead, but also allow easy access to Downtown, Midtown and Atlantic Station.

In the same vicinity as the hotels near Emory, the Fernbank Museum is featuring an amazing exhibit perfect for the whole family. Fernbank’s Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries, premiering February 14 through August 16, 2009, will bring you face-to-face with the world’s largest dinosaurs.  The exhibit includes actual fossils, casts, and mechanical models of the T-Rex, Triceratops, Apatosaurus, and more.  In addition to Fernbank’s Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries exhibit, you can also explore the development of life, connect with cultures from around the globe, and engage in a variety of hands-on exhibits that The Fernbank Museum has to offer.

Another exciting exhibit to check out while visiting hotels near Emory Univerisity is Tutankhamun The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs. The U.S. premiere of this extraordinary exhibit at the Atlanta Civic Center is from November 15, 2008 through May 2009. Experience the world of King Tut – Tutankhamun The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs – this exhibition features 50 objects from King Tut’s tomb including the gold sandals that adorned the mummies feet and a beautiful canopic jar that mummified King Tut’s internal organs. This truly amazing exhibit also highlights 80 ancient artifacts from many of the most significant rulers of ancient Egypt.

Not far from the hotels near Emory University Hospital, you’ll find the High Museum of Art. For curious learners of all ages, The High Museum of Art offers innovative learning opportunities. The museum offers a rich array of engaging activities and workshops and is the perfect place to explore, create and discover while learning about art. Most programs are free with museum admission.

Discover more about how you can enrich your life by taking a journey through time and across continents visiting Atlanta museums while staying in a hotel near Emory University Hospital. Stay at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center for an experience of a lifetime!





By: Haley Champion

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