Realizing his distinguished stature, the Planetarium Science Center (PSC) proudly hosted the Fermi Legacy Exhibition, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center (West Exhibition Hall), during the period 6 to 25 November 2012. The exhibition comprised 10 panels, and 8 groups of photos, and numerous quotations; describing his background, his life, and his achievements and contributions as one of the 20th century leading scientists.

Enrico Fermi, is known for his work on the development of the first nuclear reactor, and for his contributions to the development of quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics, and statistical mechanics, was awarded the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on induced radioactivity, and is frequently referred to as "the father of the atomic bomb". Several awards, concepts, and institutions are named after him.