Weekly Hours
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
- Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
- Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, and July)
Holiday Closings
Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day every year. Hands On! 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 Cubelets Robotic 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 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte.
- Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay.
- Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings.
- Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on science you won’t want to miss! FREE with paid general admission (*This program contains food allergens such as wheat, nuts, and a variety of spices including cinnamon, black pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, etc.)
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.
This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic 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 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte.
- Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay.
- Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings.
- Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on science you won’t want to miss! FREE with paid general admission (*This program contains food allergens such as wheat, nuts, and a variety of spices including cinnamon, black pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, etc.)
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.
This week’s program is Cubelets Robotic 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 3 and under. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Surrealist collages, inspired by René Magritte.
- Geometric circle drawings, inspired by Sonia Delaunay.
- Crayon-resist watercolor autumn leaf paintings.
- Colorful autumn leaf plate rubbings.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. FREE with general admission.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week 2025 with this year’s zesty theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices”! Dive into the flavorful world of kitchen chemistry and uncover the secrets behind the spices you know and love. From sizzling cinnamon to punchy pepper, it’s a tasty twist on science you won’t want to miss! FREE with paid general admission (*This program contains food allergens such as wheat, nuts, and a variety of spices including cinnamon, black pepper, mustard, onion, garlic, etc.)