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.
Join us today in theDiscovery Lab for “Spice it Up!” and discover the zesty secrets of your favorite spices! FREE with paid admission.
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
Nov
5
Wed
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Nov 5 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! 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...
all-day
November Art Studio Programs
November Art Studio Programs
Nov 5 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte. Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay. Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings. Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings. 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
Nov 5 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...
Nov
6
Thu
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Nov 6 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! 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...
all-day
November Art Studio Programs
November Art Studio Programs
Nov 6 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte. Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay. Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings. Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings. 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
Nov 6 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...
Nov
7
Fri
all-day
November Art Studio Programs
November Art Studio Programs
Nov 7 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte. Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay. Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings. Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings. 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
Nov 7 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...
Nov
8
Sat
all-day
November Art Studio Programs
November Art Studio Programs
Nov 8 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte. Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay. Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings. Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings. 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
Nov 8 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...
