Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai.
- Sea-scape paper collages.
- Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher.
- Geometric design plate rubbings.
- Radial geometry word art.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
We want YOU to love science!
Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through the air! Programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid 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.
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week.
This week’s program is Lego interlocking blocks design and construction!
Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. (*This activity contains small parts that may not be suitable for children 3 and under.) FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai.
- Sea-scape paper collages.
- Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher.
- Geometric design plate rubbings.
- Radial geometry word art.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
We want YOU to love science!
Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through the air! Programs announced 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 Lego interlocking blocks design and construction!
Discovery Cart activities are self-guided. All program components and materials must remain on site unless otherwise noted. (*This activity contains small parts that may not be suitable for children 3 and under.) FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai.
- Sea-scape paper collages.
- Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher.
- Geometric design plate rubbings.
- Radial geometry word art.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.
We want YOU to love science!
Join us in celebrating Independence Day with a program filled with patriotic science activities! Launch effervescent “rockets” across the room, help create colorful liquid fireworks in a jar, then watch our famous apple launcher send apple pieces flying through the air! Programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio!
- Wave paintings inspired by Katsushika Hokusai.
- Sea-scape paper collages.
- Tessellations in the style of M.C. Escher.
- Geometric design plate rubbings.
- Radial geometry word art.
All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with general admission.