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.
Ready for some science that sparkles and pops like fireworks?! Then join us in the Discovery Lab for Star Spangled Science…it’s gonna be a blast!
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
Jul
3
Thu
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Jul 3 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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
July Art Studio Programs
July Art Studio Programs
Jul 3 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Windmill chalk art in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn. Sea-scape paper collages. Oil pastel gesture drawings Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Insect pattern rubbing plates. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated...
all-day
Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jul 3 all-day
We want YOU to love science! Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through...
Jul
4
Fri
all-day
Closed Today
Closed Today
Jul 4 all-day
Hands On! is closed today for a Holiday or Event Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every year. Hands On! may also close for special fundraisers or other scheduled...
Jul
5
Sat
all-day
July Art Studio Programs
July Art Studio Programs
Jul 5 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Windmill chalk art in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn. Sea-scape paper collages. Oil pastel gesture drawings Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Insect pattern rubbing plates. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated...
all-day
Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jul 5 all-day
We want YOU to love science! Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through...
Jul
6
Sun
all-day
July Art Studio Programs
July Art Studio Programs
Jul 6 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Windmill chalk art in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn. Sea-scape paper collages. Oil pastel gesture drawings Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Insect pattern rubbing plates. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated...
all-day
Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jul 6 all-day
We want YOU to love science! Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through...
Jul
7
Mon
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Jul 7 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
July Art Studio Programs
July Art Studio Programs
Jul 7 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Windmill chalk art in the style of Rembrandt van Rijn. Sea-scape paper collages. Oil pastel gesture drawings Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Insect pattern rubbing plates. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated...