Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso.
- Earth Day up-cycled paper collages.
- Floral pattern rubbing plates.
- April showers crayon-resist watercolors.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Join us each Saturday in April for a chance to use our Celestron EclipSmart solar telescope, which allows the user to safely observe the surface of the Sun!
Programs by announcement periodically throughout the day. Weather permitting. Stay tuned to our social media for updates regarding weather changes. Limited access to telescopes based on number of participants. FREE with general paid admission.
Join us for something out of this world in honor of Astronomy Week and Astronomy Day! Explore Earth and space with a variety of experiments changing throughout each day. Activities will introduce you to research happening at NASA, Earth and planetary science, and astrophysics. These programs are made possible by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE). The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
*The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) is a national community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of current science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). For more information about NISE Net and to download a digital Exolore Science: Earth and Space toolkit please visit: www.nisenet.org.
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Renaissance sketches inspired by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Springtime animal drawings in the style of Pablo Picasso.
- Earth Day up-cycled paper collages.
- Floral pattern rubbing plates.
- April showers crayon-resist watercolors.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Join us for something out of this world in honor of Astronomy Week and Astronomy Day! Explore Earth and space with a variety of experiments changing throughout each day. Activities will introduce you to research happening at NASA, Earth and planetary science, and astrophysics. These programs are made possible by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE). The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
*The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) is a national community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of current science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). For more information about NISE Net and to download a digital Exolore Science: Earth and Space toolkit please visit: www.nisenet.org.
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superhero Science! Stop by anytime between 1:30-4:30 to unmask the science behind some of your favorite superheroes and their superpowers! Test your superhuman strength and knowledge while exploring flight, magnetism, nanotechnology, and more!
Then, stop by the Tesla Theater for a Tesla Experience show full of superhero theme songs.
- $5 per participant for members.
- $7 for non-members.
- One Tesla Experience ticket will be granted for each paying workshop guest.
- Adult supervision is required at all times.
- General admission fees are required to tour the museum before or after the workshop.
Weekly Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
- Monday: 10am – 5pm during March, June, and July only.
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.
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.
This week’s program is Reverse 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.
Join us for something out of this world in honor of Astronomy Week and Astronomy Day! Explore Earth and space with a variety of experiments changing throughout each day. Activities will introduce you to research happening at NASA, Earth and planetary science, and astrophysics. These programs are made possible by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE). The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
*The National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) is a national community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement, and understanding of current science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). For more information about NISE Net and to download a digital Exolore Science: Earth and Space toolkit please visit: www.nisenet.org.
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Tea cup sketches in the style of Mary Cassatt.
- Oil pastel jungle art inspired by Henri Rousseau.
- Paper collages inspired by Salvador Dalí.
- May flower wax-resist watercolor paintings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.