Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site

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1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615
Gray, TN 37615 United States Get Directions
Phone (423) 434-4263
Website https://visithandson.org/

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  • Springtime Science Discovery Lab Program

    Springtime Science Discovery Lab Program
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Ring in spring with some fun and silly springtime science experiments. You won't believe your eyes in our growingmarshmallow Peeps experiment, test out an EGG-cellent floating egg experiment, and even try out some candychromatography. Contains small parts and food allergens. The Discovery Labis open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with general paid admission.

  • Homeschool Day

    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Join us for this special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors. Come together to network, explore, play, and learn! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please bring your photo ID and one of the accepted forms of home school identification listed on the "Visit" page of our website.

  • S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp

    S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Children ages 5 to 13 can explore and discover the sciences and arts in our fun and educational weeklong camps. Each day will focus on one the letters in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with hands-on experiments and activities. Additionally, camp attendees tie dye a Hands On! Discovery Center t-shirt, explore the museum and the 30+ exhibits, see a showing of a Guinness Record setting Tesla Coil show, climb in a 3-story Paleontology-themed tower, and explore our 10K sq. ft. Pollinator Garden! Space is VERY limited to ensure safety, so register early to secure a spot. Times:• Drop-off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 4:45pmWeeks:• Monday, June 15th-Friday, June 19th• Monday, July 13th-Friday, July 17thCost:• HODC Members $225• Non-Members $250All attendees MUST...

  • Sensory Night

    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    This event is designed for children with sensory integration needs. Lighting and sound are adjusted as well as many other environmental elements. Hands On! will be closed to the public during this event. Sensory Nights are free, and space is very limited and only available for immediate family. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to visithandson.org

  • Sink or Swim? Discovery Lab Program

    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Stop by to learn about density, salinity, and ocean life in recognition of World Oceans Day. Try out some sink or floatchallenges, test out density cubes, and learn about convection currents with a demo using a split tank. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. FREE with paid general admission.

  • Paleontology Summer Camp

    Paleontology Summer Camp
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Paleontology Summer CampOnly at Paleo Camp can children ages 6-13 visit an active fossil dig site and have the opportunity to dig daily to search for the next great fossil find at Gray Fossil Site. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the fossil site, preparatory lab, and collections room, and discover your inner scientist. Additional activities include deeper exploration of geosciences, life sciences, and general sciences. Camp attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the museum and experience a private showing of HODC’s Guinness Record setting Tesla Coil Show and tie dye a Hands On! Discovery Center t-shirt. Space is VERY limited to ensure safety, so register early to secure a spot. Times:• Drop-off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 4:45pmWeeks:• Monday, June 1st-Friday,...

  • Music in the Discovery Garden

    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Kingsport Community Band will be joining us once again in our Discovery Garden to play from 11am-12pm! Come and enjoy their fantastic set and then play all day. Included with general admission.

  • S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp

    S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Children ages 5 to 13 can explore and discover the sciences and arts in our fun and educational weeklong camps. Each day will focus on one the letters in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) with hands-on experiments and activities. Additionally, camp attendees tie dye a Hands On! Discovery Center t-shirt, explore the museum and the 30+ exhibits, see a showing of a Guinness Record setting Tesla Coil show, climb in a 3-story Paleontology-themed tower, and explore our 10K sq. ft. Pollinator Garden! Space is VERY limited to ensure safety, so register early to secure a spot. Times:• Drop-off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 4:45pmWeeks:• Monday, June 15th-Friday, June 19th• Monday, July 13th-Friday, July 17thCost:• HODC Members $225• Non-Members $250All attendees MUST...

  • Bourbon, Bones, and the Big Bang

    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    IT'S BACK! Join us on June 26th at 7pm to go back in time and dive through the cosmos while trying different bourbon concoctions! What can you expect? Great question! This event will include delicious food, refreshing bourbon cocktails, a new exhibit, and paleontology and space themed activities to keep you captivated until the end. Come enjoy a night full of new and exciting adventures all while supporting Hands On! Discovery Center. Who?: 21+When?: June 26th from 7-9:30pmWhere? Hands On! Discovery CenterWhy? To benefit Hands On! Discovery Center and showcase all the exciting findings at Gray Fossil Site!$$$: Tickets are $55 per person Last year we sold out, so grab your ticket today! Interested in sponsoring this event? We would...

  • Paleontology Summer Camp

    Paleontology Summer Camp
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Paleontology Summer CampOnly at Paleo Camp can children ages 6-13 visit an active fossil dig site and have the opportunity to dig daily to search for the next great fossil find at Gray Fossil Site. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the fossil site, preparatory lab, and collections room, and discover your inner scientist. Additional activities include deeper exploration of geosciences, life sciences, and general sciences. Camp attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the museum and experience a private showing of HODC’s Guinness Record setting Tesla Coil Show and tie dye a Hands On! Discovery Center t-shirt. Space is VERY limited to ensure safety, so register early to secure a spot. Times:• Drop-off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 4:45pmWeeks:• Monday, June 1st-Friday,...

  • Paleontology Summer Camp

    Paleontology Summer Camp
    Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site 1212 Suncrest Drive Gray TN 37615, Gray, TN, United States

    Paleontology Summer CampOnly at Paleo Camp can children ages 6-13 visit an active fossil dig site and have the opportunity to dig daily to search for the next great fossil find at Gray Fossil Site. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the fossil site, preparatory lab, and collections room, and discover your inner scientist. Additional activities include deeper exploration of geosciences, life sciences, and general sciences. Camp attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the museum and experience a private showing of HODC’s Guinness Record setting Tesla Coil Show and tie dye a Hands On! Discovery Center t-shirt. Space is VERY limited to ensure safety, so register early to secure a spot. Times:• Drop-off: 9:00am• Pick-up: 4:45pmWeeks:• Monday, June 1st-Friday,...