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.
Tuesday, November 3rd – Sunday, November 29th
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab
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
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...
10:00 am
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Nov 6 @ 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
7
Sat
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 7 @ 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
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Nov 7 @ 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
National S.T.E.A.M. Day Event
National S.T.E.A.M. Day Event
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – Nov 8 @ 2:00 pm
Join us for a weekend of S.T.E.A.M. based activities highlighting Anna Jane Harrison! She was the first woman to be elected president of the American Chemical Society and the first woman to receive her Ph.D. in Chemistry with research that included ultraviolet light. The activities will include solar print making, UV beaded bracelets, glowing putty, and more! Activity stations will be available...
Nov
8
Sun
10:00 am
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Awesome Aviation Discovery Lab P...
Nov 8 @ 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
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
FLY ME TO THE MOON Feature Exhibit
Nov 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...