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Feb
16
Sun
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
Feb 16 all-day

National Engineers Week, Build, Construct, DesignJoin us during National Engineers Week to participate in a variety of fun and challenging engineering activities in our Make It Take It, Keva Planks, Imagination Playground, and Everblocks exhibit spaces!

Programs by announcement throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

February Art Studio Programs
Feb 16 all-day

February, Art Studio, Line Drawing, FlowersFind 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.

For the Love of Science Discovery Lab Program
Feb 16 all-day

Valentine, Discovery Lab ProgramWe may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help celebrate Valentine’s Day!

You won’t believe your eyes with our optical illusion heart activity, learn about solubility while creating a Sharpie tie-dye valentine, and enjoy a show of dancing, bobbing conversation heart candies. 

The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.

Feb
17
Mon
Closed on Monday
Feb 17 all-day

Hands on Museum - green clock iconWeekly 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.

Feb
18
Tue
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
Feb 18 all-day

National Engineers Week, Build, Construct, DesignJoin us during National Engineers Week to participate in a variety of fun and challenging engineering activities in our Make It Take It, Keva Planks, Imagination Playground, and Everblocks exhibit spaces!

Programs by announcement throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering
Feb 18 all-day

Discovery Cart, Reverse Engineering, ElectronicsStop 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.

February Art Studio Programs
Feb 18 all-day

February, Art Studio, Line Drawing, FlowersFind 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.

Magnificent Magnets Discovery Lab Program
Feb 18 all-day

Magnificent Magnets, Magnetism, Discovery LabDid 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.***)

Feb
19
Wed
Design Challenges for National Engineers Week
Feb 19 all-day

National Engineers Week, Build, Construct, DesignJoin us during National Engineers Week to participate in a variety of fun and challenging engineering activities in our Make It Take It, Keva Planks, Imagination Playground, and Everblocks exhibit spaces!

Programs by announcement throughout each day.  FREE with paid general admission.

Discovery Cart Activity – Reverse Engineering
Feb 19 all-day

Discovery Cart, Reverse Engineering, ElectronicsStop 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.