Hands On!
Discovery
Center
Welcome!
Please review our Play & Wellness Guidelines before your visit.
You may purchase your tickets in advance on the 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
- Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
- Sunday 1pm – 5pm
- Monday 10am-5pm during 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.
Additional Resources
Hands On! Discovery Center is working to support at-home learning with new beneficial resources for our community. Our goal is to offer fun and interactive activities to assist students learning at home and their families. Visit our Discovery on the Go page to learn more about:
- Visit our Facebook page and YouTube Channel for exciting art and STEM program videos that everyone can enjoy.
- Discovery At Home Kits
- Discovery Rental Kits
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!
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Mar
19
Sun
all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Mar 19 all-day
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities. Watch marshmallows grow in...
all-day
March Art Studio Programs
March Art Studio Programs
Mar 19 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolors inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Optical Illusion geometric line drawings. Paper collages inspired by Piet Mondrian All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with...
Mar
20
Mon
all-day
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Can You Feel the Pressure? Disco...
Mar 20 all-day
Did you know that you have 14 pounds of air pressure pushing on every square inch of your body? Join us in the Discovery Lab as we learn about the impressive properties of air and Air Pressure through fun interactive activities. Watch marshmallows grow in...
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego B...
Discovery Cart Activity – Lego B...
Mar 20 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Lego Brick design and construction! 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
March Art Studio Programs
March Art Studio Programs
Mar 20 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Crayon-resist watercolors inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Optical Illusion geometric line drawings. Paper collages inspired by Piet Mondrian All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with...