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
Nov
3
Tue
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us as we explore the science of air pressure, aerodynamics, and aviation in celebration of National Aviation Month! You can levitate ping pong balls in mid-air, construct and test a flying paper airplane, and lean about Bernoulli’s principle while we inflate a 6 foot...
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Nov 3 @ 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
Nov 3 @ 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...
Nov
4
Wed
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us as we explore the science of air pressure, aerodynamics, and aviation in celebration of National Aviation Month! You can levitate ping pong balls in mid-air, construct and test a flying paper airplane, and lean about Bernoulli’s principle while we inflate a 6 foot...
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Nov 4 @ 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
Nov 4 @ 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...
Nov
5
Thu
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us as we explore the science of air pressure, aerodynamics, and aviation in celebration of National Aviation Month! You can levitate ping pong balls in mid-air, construct and test a flying paper airplane, and lean about Bernoulli’s principle while we inflate a 6 foot...
10:00 am
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Discovery Cart Activity – Cubele...
Nov 5 @ 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
Nov 5 @ 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...
Nov
6
Fri
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 6 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join us as we explore the science of air pressure, aerodynamics, and aviation in celebration of National Aviation Month! You can levitate ping pong balls in mid-air, construct and test a flying paper airplane, and lean about Bernoulli’s principle while we inflate a 6 foot...