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 December 21st for a pop-in Winter Workshop! Build and decorate a graham cracker house, make a polymer snow storm, and mix up some snow dough to bring home!
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
Dec
8
Sun
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 8 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. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 8 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
9
Mon
all-day
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Dec 9 all-day
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm Monday: 10am – 5pm during March, June, and July. Holiday Closings HandsOn! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every...
Dec
10
Tue
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 10 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. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Dec 10 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! 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...
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 10 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...
10:00 am
Home School Day – December 10th
Home School Day – December 10th
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us for this extra special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors! Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops at HandsOn! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission,...
Dec
11
Wed
all-day
December Art Studio Programs
December Art Studio Programs
Dec 11 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. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Discovery Cart Activity – Snap C...
Dec 11 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is Snap Circuit electronics! 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...
all-day
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Nano Science Discovery Lab Program
Dec 11 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...