From The

Director and CEO 

Dear Friends, 

Since opening our doors of discovery in 2007, Hands On! Children's Museum has welcomed over 650,000 visitors from the Western North Carolina community. Our interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) themed exhibits and programs impact over 60,000 people annually, with annual attendance growing an average of 8% each year! 

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the museum covers 40% of its operating costs through general admission and program fees. The remaining 60% must come from donations. Because of your continued efforts, the museum remains affordable and accessible to children and their families.

On behalf of the children we serve, I encourage you to consider making a tax-deductible donation to Hands On! Children’s Museum. A donation to Hands On! is an investment in the future of our children and community. No donation is too small, and giving to the museum is a great way to make a difference in the life of a child. 

Kind regards, 

Joseph C. Knight

Director and CEO