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. Your 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 10:00am-5:00pm (March, June, & July only)
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.
Due to the wintry weather, HandsOn! will be CLOSED today (Thursday, February 20th). Why not try out some of these fun @Home science activities today!?!
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@handsonmuseum.org
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events
Feb
20
Thu
all-day
Snow Day – HandsOn! CLOSED today!
Snow Day – HandsOn! CLOSED today!
Feb 20 all-day
Due to inclement weather conditions, HandsOn! will be CLOSED today. Why not try out some of these fun @Home science activities today!?! We hope everyone stays safe and warm!
8:30 am
Little Labs for Pre-K
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Little Labs for Pre-K
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Feb 20 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Little Labs are fun and engaging learning-play sessions designed for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers to enjoy hands-on exploratory STEAM learning and play. Little Labs offer developmentally appropriate STEAM curriculum for children to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. Each week will feature...
Feb
21
Fri
all-day
Design Challenges for National E...
Design Challenges for National E...
Feb 21 all-day
Join us during National Engineers Week to participate in a variety of fun and challenging engineering activities in our Make It Take It, Keva Planks, Imagination Playground, and Everblocks exhibit spaces! Programs by announcement throughout each day. FREE with paid general admission.
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Feb 21 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
February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 21 all-day
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...
all-day
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Feb 21 all-day
Did you know Earth is a giant magnet? Or that some breakfast cereal is actually magnetic? Discover the power of Magnificent Magnets as you test various items for magnetism, unbox the magnetic properties of some breakfast cereals, and even try out some challenges with ultra-strong...
Feb
22
Sat
all-day
Design Challenges for National E...
Design Challenges for National E...
Feb 22 all-day
Join us during National Engineers Week to participate in a variety of fun and challenging engineering activities in our Make It Take It, Keva Planks, Imagination Playground, and Everblocks exhibit spaces! Programs by announcement throughout each day. FREE with paid general admission.
all-day
February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 22 all-day
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...
all-day
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Feb 22 all-day
Did you know Earth is a giant magnet? Or that some breakfast cereal is actually magnetic? Discover the power of Magnificent Magnets as you test various items for magnetism, unbox the magnetic properties of some breakfast cereals, and even try out some challenges with ultra-strong...
Feb
23
Sun
all-day
February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 23 all-day
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...