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
8
Thu
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Cubelets 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 children...
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 8 @ 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
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch...
10:00 am
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
Oct 8 @ 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
9
Fri
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 9 @ 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
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch...
10:00 am
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
Oct 9 @ 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
10
Sat
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Oct 10 @ 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
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Space Explorers Pop-up Program
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
To Hands On! Discovery Center and beyond, for World Space Week! This year’s theme is the Rocket Revolution! Today’s aerospace engineers are completely changing how we reach the stars! Become a junior aerospace engineer when you create your own ring rocket glider. Decorate your own rocket and watch...
10:00 am
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
The Great Color Escape! Science ...
Oct 10 @ 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...