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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.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Discovery Lab with optical illusion hearts, tie-dye science, and dancing conversation hearts!

Included with paid general admission.

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Admission

Adults & Children (4+): $11.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
FREE Admission for Members

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Location

Hands On! Discovery Center
1212 Suncrest Drive
Gray, TN 37615

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Contact Us

Phone: (423) 434-4263
frontdesk@visithandson.org

Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events

Feb
17
Tue
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolor valentines. Paper animal sculptures. Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater. Snowflake plate rubbings. Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
18
Wed
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolor valentines. Paper animal sculptures. Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater. Snowflake plate rubbings. Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
19
Thu
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolor valentines. Paper animal sculptures. Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater. Snowflake plate rubbings. Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
20
Fri
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolor valentines. Paper animal sculptures. Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater. Snowflake plate rubbings. Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
21
Sat
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolor valentines. Paper animal sculptures. Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater. Snowflake plate rubbings. Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...