13 Sep Wright Brothers Day
Join us for some high-flying, fun, aviation-related activities and a paper plane contest in honor of National Aviation Week. Programs announced periodically throughout the day. Free with paid general admission. ...
13 Sep Silly Straw Science
Join us for some fun and silly drinking straw science experiments in honor of Drinking Straw Day! Uncover the hidden science of straws with a floating ball game, create a drinking straw “flute” to bring home with you, and try out the double-straw challenge. The Discovery...
13 Sep National Fossil Day
The ETSU Museum of Natural History and Hands On! Discovery Center will celebrate National Fossil Day on Saturday, October 19, from 10 am - 3 p.m at the Gray Fossil Site. National Fossil Day is an event that highlights the scientific and educational value of paleontology...
13 Sep Girl Scout Brownie Badge Workshop
Calling all Brownies! Join us to fulfill both the Inventor and Home Scientist badge requirements. (Badges are not supplied.) Cost is $15 per scout and includes all materials for activities and experiments as well as general admission to Hands On! Discovery Center’s exhibit spaces. An adult is...
13 Sep Closed Today – Happy Thanksgiving
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...
13 Sep Guinness World Record Day
Did you know that Hands On! has a Guinness World Record Holding Musical Bi-Polar Tesla Coil?!?! Today only, in honor of Guinness World Record Day, Tesla Experience tickets are only $2 for everyone (with paid general admission). Shows will be held at the top of...
13 Sep Table Trick Science Discovery Lab Program
Bring flair and fun to your holiday table with these super science experiments! Try your hand at the infamous tablecloth magic trick (but without risking your fine china!) Learn how to make breakfast cereal “swim” using magnets, and play your favorite tune on our musical...
13 Sep BOO!SEUM
Join us for our spook-tacular (but not too scary) evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event, BOO!SEUM, which will include science experiments, candy, arts and crafts, games, exploration time in the museum, and more! Stop by anytime between 4:30pm...
13 Sep Home School Day
Join us for this special day from 10am-2pm as we open our doors especially for our loyal home school visitors. Pre-registration for the event is required by Thursday, October 10th to receive discounted general admission of $8, otherwise tickets are $10 at the door. A...
13 Sep Home School Day – April 16
Join us for this extra special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors! Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming home school workshops at HandsOn! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please...