Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
- Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
- Wintry snowflake plate rubbing
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
Discover science on a SUPER SMALL scale! At the nanoscale (the size of atoms and molecules) many common materials exhibit very unusual properties.
Join us as we explore the world of Nanotechnology with experiments involving iridescent films, invisibility, and more!
The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
Stop in any time between 11:00-3:30 to test your architectural design skills by building your own “Gingerbread” House from graham crackers and candy! Then make your own flurry of polymer “snow” and peppermint-scented snow dough to take home with you.
Children must be supervised at all times.
Materials fee of $5 per participant, while supplies last.
General museum admission fees apply.
(Contains possible food allergens and small parts not suitable for children under age 3.)
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
- Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
- Wintry snowflake plate rubbing
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: CLOSED
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.
Holiday Closings
Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, 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.
Holiday Closings
Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, 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.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Pointillism drawings inspired by Georges-Pierre Seurat.
- Crayon-resist watercolor snowflake paintings.
- Wintry snowflake plate rubbing
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general 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.
Discover science on a SUPER SMALL scale! At the nanoscale (the size of atoms and molecules) many common materials exhibit very unusual properties.
Join us as we explore the world of Nanotechnology with experiments involving iridescent films, invisibility, and more!
The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.