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 for some egg-cellent dino and fossil themed activities in our Dino Egg Hunt! Click HERE to learn more!
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
Apr
10
Fri
10:00 am
April Art Studio Programs
April Art Studio Programs
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso. Earth Day up-cycled paper collages. Floral pattern rubbing plates. April showers crayon-resist watercolors. All activities are self-guided with instructions...
10:00 am
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
Apr
11
Sat
10:00 am
April Art Studio Programs
April Art Studio Programs
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso. Earth Day up-cycled paper collages. Floral pattern rubbing plates. April showers crayon-resist watercolors. All activities are self-guided with instructions...
10:00 am
April Solar Scope Programs
April Solar Scope Programs
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us each Saturday in April for a chance to use our Celestron EclipSmart solar telescope, which allows the user to safely observe the surface of the Sun! Programs by announcement periodically throughout the day. Weather permitting. Stay tuned to our social media for updates...
10:00 am
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
Apr
12
Sun
10:00 am
April Art Studio Programs
April Art Studio Programs
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso. Earth Day up-cycled paper collages. Floral pattern rubbing plates. April showers crayon-resist watercolors. All activities are self-guided with instructions...
10:00 am
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Apr 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
Apr
14
Tue
10:00 am
April Art Studio Programs
April Art Studio Programs
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso. Earth Day up-cycled paper collages. Floral pattern rubbing plates. April showers crayon-resist watercolors. All activities are self-guided with instructions...
10:00 am
Home School Day – April 14th, 2026
Home School Day – April 14th, 2026
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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,...
10:00 am
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Magnificent Magnets Discovery La...
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...