Hands On! A Child’s Gallery

Our Mission is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe, "Hands On!" environment.

We are located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC.

Phone: (828) 697-8333

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Plan Your Visit

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Our exhibits support the North Carolina standard course of study. Hands On! Mountain Park Ridge Health, Janirve … [Read More...]

Family Mud Fun

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A muddy good  time was had by all at the 2nd annual Family Mud Fun!  This event was generously sponsored by Drs. Reid … [Read More...]

What’s the Difference between ARTS and CRAFTS?

October 4, 2012 By

Art projects and creative activities and crafts are an essential part of the educational play at our museum. This month Hands On! has many activities that specifically involve crafts such as Critter Craft and our Book n’ Craft.  Guests can also create a Halloween mask during the month of October in our party room and no [...]

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Tuesday - Saturday
Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$5 per person (ages 1-100)

SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS
STARTING JUNE 30th
Tuesday - Saturday
Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sundays 1-6 p.m.
CLOSED JULY 4th HOLIDAY

What's Coming Up

Jun 25 Animal Tracks & Fish Prints
10:30 AM
Jun 26 I LOVE BUTTERFLIES!
10:30 AM
Jun 26 Lepidopteran Lab
02:00 PM
Jun 27 NEW! Nano Science
10:30 AM
Jun 27 Don't Try This At Home... Try It At Hands On!
02:00 PM
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What’s New

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER?!?!

We have an exciting line-up of One Day Wonders, Week Long Camps, and more this summer! There are programs for 3 years up to 12 years. Register now to secure your space!  Click here for more information! All classes require registration. Please call Hands On! 697-8333 to register. Must have 3 participants to hold each class. Come Play, Learn & GROW with us this summer!