Mission Statement:
The mission of Hands On! is to inspire discovery and understanding of science and the arts in a place where learning and fun go hand in hand.
Purpose Statement:
To become the premier regional destination for interactive discovery.
Diversity Statement:
Hands On! welcomes folks of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders, and income levels to discover where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
About Us
Hands On! Discovery Center is an all-ages science center offering fun interactive programs and experiences that include immersive interactive exhibits, a musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, a 3-story Paleo Tower, and an art studio. Guests are invited to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece, and uncover something new.
Get up close and personal with an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years with exhibits and programs featuring plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the Gray Fossil Site including tapir, red panda, rhinoceros, a 10-ton mastodon, and many more!
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