Tellus Science Museum
Tellus Science Museum is a natural history and science museum near Cartersville, Georgia, United States, with a facility of over 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2). It dates from 1983. For mild weather, aim for March, April, May and October (65–81°F highs).
A museum inside Cartersville
You can stay in Cartersville
Tellus Science Museum is inside Cartersville, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 39 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1983
Tellus Science Museum dates from 1983. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Tellus Science Museum
Tellus Science Museum is a natural history and science museum near Cartersville, Georgia, United States, with a facility of over 120,000 square feet (11,000 m2). It is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The museum holds multiple special events throughout the year, many revolving around the Bentley Planetarium and observatory facility. The largest displays consist of a large fossil exhibit and mineral gallery.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1983
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.4K a year
Towns to stay in near Tellus Science Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Cartersville (19) and Emerson (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tellus Science Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | in town | — | 19 12 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 25,349 | $338K | C |
| Emerson | 8 mi south | 10 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,260 | $227K | B+ |
| Acworth | 14 mi south | 20 min | 22 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 22,925 | $340K | B+ |
| Kennesaw State University | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 37 37 hotels | 2,284 | — | — |
| Adairsville | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 5,101 | $252K | C+ |
| Marietta | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 45 33 hotels · 5 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 63,574 | $449K | C |
| Calhoun | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 28 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 20,196 | $251K | — |
| Rome | 24 mi west | 35 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,934 | $234K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Tellus Science Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 47 miles.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw47 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw35 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
130 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
Big draw47 mi LakeLake Lanier
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
39 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
228 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature CenterPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Tellus Science Museum
Is Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville?
Yes. It’s inside Cartersville, GA.
When is the best time to visit Tellus Science Museum?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Tellus Science Museum from Atlanta?
About 39 miles southeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tellus Science Museum?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 46 miles.
Where should I stay near Tellus Science Museum?
Cartersville (in town, 19 places to stay), Emerson (8 mi, 11 places to stay) and Acworth (14 mi, 22 places to stay).
From people who live in Cartersville
No one has shared advice yet; Cartersville’s Town Square takes questions.
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