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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. 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.

 

Don’t miss your chance to show some love for science! You can still catch “For the Love of Science” in the Discovery Lab this weekend!

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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@handsonmuseum.org

Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events

Feb
16
Sun
all-day Design Challenges for National E...
Design Challenges for National E...
Feb 16 all-day
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
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 16 all-day
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...
all-day For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 16 all-day
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 celebrate Valentine’s Day! You won’t believe your eyes with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a Sharpie...
Feb
17
Mon
all-day Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Feb 17 all-day
Closed on Monday
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday:  10am – 5pm Sunday:  1pm – 5pm Monday:  CLOSED Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every year.  HandsOn! may also close for special...
Feb
18
Tue
all-day Design Challenges for National E...
Design Challenges for National E...
Feb 18 all-day
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
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 18 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Reverse Engineering
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 18 all-day
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...
all-day Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Feb 18 all-day
Magnificent Magnets Discovery Lab Program
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
19
Wed
all-day Design Challenges for National E...
Design Challenges for National E...
Feb 19 all-day
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
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 19 all-day
Discovery Cart Activity - Reverse Engineering
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...