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.
Haunting Tales at Hands On!
Join us Friday, October 30th, 7-9 PM
Local Storyteller, Vianna Isbister, keeps you on the edge of your seat for Haunting Tales at Hands On! in our Discovery Garden!
13+ Event Parental Discretion Advised
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
28
Wed
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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 28 @ 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 28 @ 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
29
Thu
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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 29 @ 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 29 @ 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
30
Fri
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 30 @ 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 30 @ 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...
7:00 pm
Haunting Tales at Hands On!
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Haunting Tales at Hands On!
@ Hands On! Discovery Center
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
More information coming soon!
Oct
31
Sat
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 31 @ 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...