Hands On!
Discovery
Center
Welcome!
Tickets can be purchased in advance on Hands On! Discovery Center’s webpage.
Annual membership holders can 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 most Mondays (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.
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
Oct
16
Fri
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit...
10:00 am
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...
Oct
17
Sat
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit...
10:00 am
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Did you know there are hidden colors hiding in plain sight inside your favorite art supplies and sweet treats? Using the power of chromatography, the real science technique used by forensic detectives, kids will dissolve candy coatings and find the hidden dyes in classroom markers. Separate...
Oct
18
Sun
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit...
10:00 am
Solid Science: Concrete Proof Di...
Solid Science: Concrete Proof Di...
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...
Oct
20
Tue
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Seven Destination Moon posters from the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service capturing a timeline of key moments in the early space race Moon and space themed activities rotating monthly in the Art Studio Flight and space themes rotating daily on the Draw Alive digital interactive exhibit...
10:00 am
Solid Science: Concrete Proof Di...
Solid Science: Concrete Proof Di...
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2026 with this year’s theme, “Chemistry Under Construction”! Get ready to mix, mold, and marvel! We will be exploring the incredible science that builds our world. Our young scientists will become material engineers as we dive into a pocket concrete experiment! Facilitated...
Oct
21
Wed
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Discovery Cart Activity – Revers...
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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...