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. Your 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 10:00am-5:00pm (March, June, & July only)
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 BOO!SEUM, our spook-tacular (but not too scary) evening of fun, science experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, and exploration time in the museum! Thursday, October 24th from 4:30-7:30.
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@handsonmuseum.org
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events
Oct
22
Tue
all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 22 all-day
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Oct 22 all-day
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...
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 22 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Oct
23
Wed
all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 23 all-day
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Oct 23 all-day
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...
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 23 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
Oct
24
Thu
all-day
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Atomic Glow Putty Discovery Lab ...
Oct 24 all-day
We’re stirring up something slimy, spooky, and squishy in the Discovery Lab for National Chemistry Week and Halloween! Learn about the perplexing properties of polymers while making your own Atomic Glow Putty to bring home. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout...
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Oct 24 all-day
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...
all-day
October Art Studio Programs
October Art Studio Programs
Oct 24 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Cubism drawings, inspired by Pablo Picasso. Día de los Muertos collages, inspired by Frida Kahlo. Creepy-crawly insect plate rubbings Crayon-resist watercolor spooky mansions. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout...
4:30 pm
BOO!SEUM
BOO!SEUM
Oct 24 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us for our spook-tacular (but not too scary) evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include science experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, exploration time in the museum, and more! Stop by anytime between 4:30pm...