Join us for watercolor crayon-resist snowflakes, snow-scape paper collages, and blind contour drawings in our Art Studio. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided, and facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. Stop by and get creative! ...
We will be CLOSING EARLY at NOON on Thursday, November 21st and CLOSED ALL DAY on Friday, November 22nd for the Night at the Museum Fundraiser....
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
Holiday Closings Hands On! is closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, 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....
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...
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...