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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.

 

Curious minds of all ages are invited to a spectacular showcase that’s all about STEAM! Saturday, Oct. 12th from 10am-2pm.

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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!

Up Next!

Oct
8
Tue
all-day Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 8 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Oct 8 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 October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 8 all-day
October Art Studio Programs
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
all-day Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
Oct 8 all-day
Space Explorers Pop-Up Program
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week!  Try your hand at the Deep Impact Simulation challenge.  Then design and build a modular spacecraft, and complete a series of tests to ensure it is ready for launch. Can your spacecraft withstand the...
Oct
9
Wed
all-day Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 9 all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab Program
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...