Children's Museums

Hands On Discovery Center

Name: Hands On Discovery Center
Address: 1212 Suncrest Dr, Gray, TN 37615, Gray, TN, US
Telephone: (423) 434-4263
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (792 reviews)

📍 1212 Suncrest Dr, Gray, TN 37615

📞 (423) 434-4263

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	1–5 PM

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About Hands On Discovery Center

Kids' museum with touchable exhibits. Hands-on kids museum with paleontology exhibits, a Tesla coil & an art studio. The museum houses the world's largest Tesla coil that plays music. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 792 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: All ages (3+)
Highlights: Sink or Swim? Discovery Lab, Art Studio, hands-on science exhibits
Admission: $11 adults & children 4+, free for children 3 and under
Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (closed Mondays except March, June, July)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum houses the world's largest Tesla coil that plays music
⭐Features the Gray Fossil Site, an active paleontology exhibit where visitors can observe fossil discoveries
⭐Offers free admission for children ages 3 and under, making it accessible for very young learners
⭐Includes a climbing tower that extends from the bottom floor to the top of the facility

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the outdoor skywalk connecting to the other half of the museum and the kids dig area - many visitors overlook this section. The dig site is best visited in late spring and summer when it's most active.
💬Plan your visit for 1.5-2 hours to fully explore both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The museum is best suited for children ages 3-8; older children (10+) may find the exhibit variety limited.
💬Consider annual membership if you plan to visit 2+ times per year - members enjoy free admission and can register visits online in advance. Three-year members report their children still enjoy repeat visits due to rotating art studio themes.
💡Take advantage of the rotating art studio programs and hands-on activities like the Sink or Swim? Discovery Lab (running May 5th+) featuring buoyancy and marine science experiments - these themed exhibits change seasonally.
🕐Check the venue's Facebook page before visiting to confirm hours and watch for weather-related closures, especially if planning to use outdoor dig areas or the garden.