We are shaking things up in the lab to recognize Earthquake Awareness Day. Your mission is to engineer a miniature earthquake-proof structure. Test it out on our earthquake simulation platform made of gelatin, and see if it withstands the shakeup. The Eastman Discovery Lab will...
Join us for Frida Khalo inspired collages, Pablo Picasso inspired cubism drawings, and crayon resist watercolor leaf paintings. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided, with facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. Stop by and get creative! ...
Join us on International Owl Awareness Day to learn what owls eat as you dissect an owl pellet and reconstruct the skeleton found inside it. Materials fee of $5 for members, $7 for non-members for owl pellet and use of dissection tools. Limited quantities available...
The Big Dig is a one-of-a-kind, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, paleontology experience offered by Hands On! Discovery Center and the East Tennessee State University Museum of Natural History! Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside paleontologists and follow the...
Happy 4th of July! HandsOn will be closed today to observe the holiday....
During the day, 9am-5pm - Solar Scope for Fall Astronomy Day Join us for some star gazing of our Sun gazing in recognition of the upcoming Fall Astronomy Day! Take a turn using our Celestron EclipSmart solar telescope, which is able to directly align to the...
Calling all Red Panda Rangers! Join us in recognition of International Red Panda Day to learn more about red pandas of the past and of today, uncover their significance to the Gray Fossil Site, and try out some red panda activities and crafts. Programs announced...
Arrg mateys! It’s a pirate’s life for you as you discover the swashbuckling science of being a pirate in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day. Learn at ye own risk as you test out an eye patch perception experiment, sail ho with our pirate...
The day will include a variety of activities and demonstrations for all ages. Scientists, students, and volunteers will display artifacts from Tennessee and beyond, demonstrate research methods using drones and remote sensing, and lead visitors in activities including spear-throwing and flintknapping. The event will feature...