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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.

 Grab your tickets TODAY for Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang, and join us for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic bourbon cocktails!

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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

Jun
23
Mon
all-day June Art Studio Programs
June Art Studio Programs
Jun 23 all-day
June Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Sea-scape paper collages. Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher. Geometric design plate rubbings. Radial geometry word art. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jun 23 all-day
Star Spangled Science
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...
all-day We Are Open Today!
We Are Open Today!
Jun 23 all-day
We Are Open Today!
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  10am – 5pm only during March, June, and July Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day...
Jun
24
Tue
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Jun 24 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! 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...
all-day June Art Studio Programs
June Art Studio Programs
Jun 24 all-day
June Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Sea-scape paper collages. Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher. Geometric design plate rubbings. Radial geometry word art. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jun 24 all-day
Star Spangled Science
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...
Jun
25
Wed
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Jun 25 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! 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...
all-day June Art Studio Programs
June Art Studio Programs
Jun 25 all-day
June Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai. Sea-scape paper collages. Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher. Geometric design plate rubbings. Radial geometry word art. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically...
all-day Star Spangled Science
Star Spangled Science
Jun 25 all-day
Star Spangled Science
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...
Jun
26
Thu
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Jun 26 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Snap Circuits
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! 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...