Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Crayon-resist watercolor valentines.
- Paper animal sculptures.
- Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater.
- Snowflake plate rubbings.
- Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Did you know Earth is a giant magnet? Or that some breakfast cereal is actually magnetic?
Discover the power of Magnificent Magnets as you test various items for magnetism, unbox the magnetic properties of some breakfast cereals, and even try out some challenges with ultra-strong neodymium magnets.
The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission
(***Please note that this program includes neodymium magnets which may inhibit the proper function of some pacemakers. This program also contains small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years of age.***)
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Crayon-resist watercolor valentines.
- Paper animal sculptures.
- Single-line flower drawings inspired by Geoff Slater.
- Snowflake plate rubbings.
- Paper mosaics inspired by Alma Thomas.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Did you know Earth is a giant magnet? Or that some breakfast cereal is actually magnetic?
Discover the power of Magnificent Magnets as you test various items for magnetism, unbox the magnetic properties of some breakfast cereals, and even try out some challenges with ultra-strong neodymium magnets.
The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission
(***Please note that this program includes neodymium magnets which may inhibit the proper function of some pacemakers. This program also contains small parts that may not be suitable for children under 3 years of age.***)
Join us for story time on Read Across America Day as our Discovery Guides share some of their favorite children’s books and book-themed STEM/STEAM activities. Programs by announcement throughout the day. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- 3-D rainbow paper sculpture.
- Crayon-resist watercolors inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
- Optical illusion geometric line drawings.
- Paper collages inspired by Piet Mondrian.
- Geometric pattern plate rubbings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Weekly Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
- Monday: 10am – 5pm only 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 year. HandsOn! may also close for special fundraisers or other scheduled events. Please check our events calendar for additional information on planned closures.
Discover some of the smallest bones in your body – the bones in your ears! Celebrate Alexander Graham Bell’s birthday by learning about the Science of Sound and how Mr. Bell used sound in many of his inventions. Play a song on our palm pipes, listen to singing crystal water glasses, and even try out a tune on our Boomwhackers!
The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.
This week’s program is K’Nex Engineering!
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 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- 3-D rainbow paper sculpture.
- Crayon-resist watercolors inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
- Optical illusion geometric line drawings.
- Paper collages inspired by Piet Mondrian.
- Geometric pattern plate rubbings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.