Hands On!
Discovery
Center
Welcome!
You may purchase your tickets in advance on Hands On! Discovery Center’s webpage.
Annual membership card holders can also register their visit online in advance. Tickets are only valid for the date purchased. Please double check before you buy your tickets.
Hours
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, & July)
Check our Facebook page for weather-related or unexpected schedule changes.
Please allow 1 1/2 to 2 hours to fully enjoy and explore all of our exhibits and activities.
Looking for an unforgettable way to spend this Fall Break? Kids ages 5–12 are invited to ignite their creativity and curiosity at the Hands On! Fall Break Camp!
Admission
Adults & Children (4+): $11.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
FREE Admission for Members
Location
Hands On! Discovery Center
1212 Suncrest Drive
Gray, TN 37615
Contact Us
Phone: (423) 434-4263
frontdesk@visithandson.org
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events
Sep
15
Mon
all-day
Closed on Monday
Closed on Monday
Sep 15 all-day
Weekly Hours Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm Monday: CLOSED (open on Mondays in March, June, and July) Holiday Closings Hands On! is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and...
Sep
16
Tue
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Sep 16 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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...
all-day
September Art Studio Programs
September Art Studio Programs
Sep 16 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Alma Thomas style mosaics. Oil pastel cat drawings inspired by Suzanne Valadon. Watercolor landscapes in the style of Grandma Moses. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE...
all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Sep 16 all-day
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you! You’re welcome aboard to 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, find out which...
Sep
17
Wed
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Sep 17 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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...
all-day
September Art Studio Programs
September Art Studio Programs
Sep 17 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Alma Thomas style mosaics. Oil pastel cat drawings inspired by Suzanne Valadon. Watercolor landscapes in the style of Grandma Moses. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE...
all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Sep 17 all-day
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you! You’re welcome aboard to 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, find out which...
Sep
18
Thu
all-day
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Discovery Cart Activity – K’Nex ...
Sep 18 all-day
Stop by our Discovery Cart to explore something new each week. This week’s program is K’Nex 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...
all-day
September Art Studio Programs
September Art Studio Programs
Sep 18 all-day
Find creative inspiration with these activities in the Art Studio! Alma Thomas style mosaics. Oil pastel cat drawings inspired by Suzanne Valadon. Watercolor landscapes in the style of Grandma Moses. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE...
all-day
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Swashbuckling Science Discovery ...
Sep 18 all-day
Arrg mateys, it’s a pirate’s life for you! You’re welcome aboard to 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, find out which...