Uncover the inner-workings of the brain in this new exhibit at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. As you enter, you walk into an archway of three-dimensional noodle looking webs. These webs represent the 100 billion neurons inside of our brain. Walking through the exhibit gives you a real sense of how the brain allows you to feel, think and move. The exhibit packs lots of great information about this 3-pound organ in fun and educational ways.
My 6 year old had just as much fun as my 9-year-old twins. They gravitated toward the Build a Brain and Brain Training stations. They learned about the different parts and functions of the brain in The Build a Brain station. In Can We Talk? they practiced their foreign language skills. This area was quite popular during our visit, as people lined up to speak into the microphone and follow along with the virtual experience.

My children also enjoyed the Brain Training station – it’s all about boosting your brain power. There were various games and puzzles set up to train the brain to process visual signals more quickly.

Brain: The Inside Story has so much to offer all ages. Parents can appreciate how engaged the children become with the interactive stations and hands on learning. There is a great deal of information to take in, which requires lots of reading, but it’s well worth it. The exhibit is included with museum admission and runs until August 23.
– Marteeta Cannon Spradling

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