





Children's Museums
Hands On! Children's Museum
📍 318 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Hands On! Children's Museum
Playful museum with interactive exhibits. Colorful children's museum featuring creative hands-on exhibits, plus events, programs & classes. Featured on a Blippi episode, bringing significant media attention to the museum as an educational play and learn space. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 566 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Downtown Hendersonville, NC
- Space
- 13,000+ square feet of exhibits
- Programs
- Exhibits, membership, birthday parties, field trips
💡 Did You Know?
- Featured on a Blippi episode, bringing significant media attention to the museum as an educational play and learn space
- Occupies 13,000+ square feet with multiple interactive exhibits designed for children and families of all ages
- Located at 318 North Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville with a day-pass sticker system allowing visitors to leave and return throughout the day while exploring nearby shops and restaurants
- Maintains high cleanliness standards with staff actively cleaning and sanitizing exhibits throughout operating hours
💬 What Visitors Say
- Take advantage of the wristband re-entry system to explore nearby shops and restaurants on North Main Street without losing museum access—perfect for breaking up the visit or grabbing lunch at the adjacent coffee shop.
- Visit on a weekday afternoon to enjoy significantly smaller crowds while still having access to all interactive stations like the water table, LEGO areas, and fire truck exhibit.
- Plan for 2-3 hours and bring a stroller if needed—the museum is compact enough to navigate without feeling overwhelmed, but has enough varied stations to keep kids engaged even on repeat visits.
- Consider purchasing a yearly pass if you plan multiple visits, as the $12 per-person admission adds up quickly for families and the compact size makes it ideal for frequent shorter visits.
- The facility features a large family bathroom with changing stations and allows strollers, making it well-suited for toddlers and young children—staff actively maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
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