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.
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
Dec
5
Fri
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 5 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat. Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings. Wintry snowflake plate rubbing All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 5 all-day
Discover science on a SUPER SMALL scale! At the nanoscale (the size of atoms and molecules) many common materials exhibit very unusual properties. Join us as we explore the world of Nanotechnology with experiments involving iridescent films, invisibility, and more! The Discovery Lab will be open...
5:30 pm
Parents Night Out!
Parents Night Out!
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Are you running behind on holiday shopping and need a child sitter for an evening? Let us cover the child care from 5:30-8:30pm on the night of December 5th! The night will include play, dinner, a Tesla Experience Show, and other themed activities. What...
Dec
6
Sat
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 6 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat. Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings. Wintry snowflake plate rubbing All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 6 all-day
Discover science on a SUPER SMALL scale! At the nanoscale (the size of atoms and molecules) many common materials exhibit very unusual properties. Join us as we explore the world of Nanotechnology with experiments involving iridescent films, invisibility, and more! The Discovery Lab will be open...
Dec
7
Sun
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 7 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat. Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings. Wintry snowflake plate rubbing All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 7 all-day
Discover science on a SUPER SMALL scale! At the nanoscale (the size of atoms and molecules) many common materials exhibit very unusual properties. Join us as we explore the world of Nanotechnology with experiments involving iridescent films, invisibility, and more! The Discovery Lab will be open...
Dec
8
Mon
all-day
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Dec 8 all-day
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, and July) Holiday Closings Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and...
Dec
9
Tue
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 9 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat. Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings. Wintry snowflake plate rubbing All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Dec 9 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic Coding Blocks! 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...
