Hands On!
Discovery
Center
Welcome!
You may purchase your tickets in advance on Hands On! Discovery Center’s webpage.
Annual membership card holders can also register their visit online in advance. Tickets are only valid for the date purchased. Please double check before you buy your tickets.
Hours
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, & July)
Check our Facebook page for weather-related or unexpected schedule changes.
Please allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours to fully enjoy and explore all of our exhibits and activities.
Hands On! Halloweekend is going to be spook-tacular! Kick things off with BOO!seum on Thursday, October 23rd to discover tricks, treats, and plenty of frightful fun for the whole family!
Admission
Adults & Children (4+): $11.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
FREE Admission for Members
Location
Hands On! Discovery Center
1212 Suncrest Drive
Gray, TN 37615
Contact Us
Phone: (423) 434-4263
frontdesk@visithandson.org
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events
Oct
22
Wed
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Oct 22 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Reverse Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 22 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Oct 22 all-day
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on...
Oct
23
Thu
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Oct 23 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Reverse Engineering! Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. Some activities may contain small parts not suitable for children 3...
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 23 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Oct 23 all-day
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on...
5:30 pm
BOO!SEUM
BOO!SEUM
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for our spook-tacular (but not too scary) evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include science experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, exploration time in the museum, and more! Stop by any time between...
Oct
24
Fri
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 24 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Spice it Up! Discovery Lab Program
Oct 24 all-day
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on...
7:00 pm
Haunting Tales at Hands On!
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Haunting Tales at Hands On!
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BRAND NEW 14+ EVENT (Parental Discretion Advised) Join us on October 24th, if you dare! Local Storyteller, Vianna Isbister, will captivate and thrill with spooky tales in our Discovery Garden from 7:30PM – 8:30PM! Be sure to dress warmly, bring your blankets and chairs,...