Exhibits: What’s New?

Would-be pirates, creatures that glow in the dark, sea lions, Chihuly art – see them all in exhibits that are opening in metro Atlanta.

LEGOland Discovery Center

Pirate Adventure Island
Ahoy, matey! On this new adventure island at LEGOland Discovery Center, kids can create their own LEGO pirate ship to sail the “ocean” of a large water table. Other hands-on activities include creating LEGO sandcastles and a treasure map, setting off air cannons to take over or fend off enemy ships, climbing rigging, walking the plank and capturing the flag of an enemy.
Information: legolanddiscoverycenter.com/Atlanta, 404-848-9252.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Creatures of Light
Thousands of living organisms that blink, glow or flicker are part of the newest special exhibit at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence. The exhibit, running through Aug. 14, explores glowing creatures from fireflies to deep-sea fish. You’ll find out how the creatures emit light, and why they do it – to attract a mate, lure their prey or defend against a predator.
Information: fernbankmuseum.org, 404-929-6300.

Georgia Aquarium

SunTrust Pier 225
Ten California sea lions are the stars of this $40 million exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium. Two sea lions sure to be a hit with kids and adults are Jupiter and Neptune, pups who were rescued during an unusual stranding on a California beach a year ago.
Trainers will interact with the sea lions and educate visitors about the dangers they face in the wild. Opens March 31.
Information: georgiaaquarium.org, 404-581-4000.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Chihuly in the Garden
Take a daytime stroll among the 21 works by acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly on display at the Atlanta Botanical Garden April 30-Oct. 30, or visit at night, when lighting transforms the art.
Information: atlantabg.org; 404-876-5859.