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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. 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.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Discovery Lab with optical illusion hearts, tie-dye science, and dancing conversation hearts!

Included with paid general admission.

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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@visithandson.org

Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events

Feb
22
Sun
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
24
Tue
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
10:00 am Home School Day – February 24th,...
Home School Day – February 24th,...
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Home School Day - February 24th, 2026
Join us for this extra special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors!  Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops at HandsOn! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission,...
Feb
25
Wed
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
26
Thu
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
10:00 am For the Love of Science Discover...
For the Love of Science Discover...
Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 you celebrate Valentine’s Day! You can test your perception with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a...
Feb
27
Fri
10:00 am February Art Studio Programs
February Art Studio Programs
Feb 27 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...