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The Fernbank Museum of Natural History on Saturday will open a special exhibit on mythical creatures. The exhibit, which will be displayed until August, looks at how cultures throughout the ages used imaginary beings like dragons, mermaids and unicorns to explain the world around them and share ideas and beliefs.

While you’re there, you can also see the IMAX film Animalopolis. At just a half-hour run time, this humorous nature film can be the perfect way to let younger children experience IMAX. The film runs through March 17, 2011. (Note: Tickets for IMAX films are sold separately from museum admission.)