Current Events & Programs
Now Through August 24th - Under Construction Exhibit
Families can work together to operate a mechanical crane, see if a structure they build can withstand a simulated earthquake, and build a 7-foot foam arch. Test aerodynamic properties of differently-shaped vehicles with the wind tunnel. Use an innovative computer software program to assemble a bicycle. Experience a manufacturing simulation, using planning, coordination and timing as they assemble toy cars. Check out building materials used around the world, try on traditional outfits from other cultures, and create rhythms from different lands.
Art Studio Craft Schedule
May 10 & 11 - May 10th is National Clean Up Your Room Day. Design a coupon for your parents, good for one free room cleaning. Then have your parents sign it and bring it back in for one free admission!
May 17 & 18 - Learn more about our Artist of the Month, Claude Monet, as we paint with watercolors.
May 24 & 25 - Extra, Extra! Read all about it in the art studio. Join us as we get dirty with charcoal and our special newsprint paper.
May 31 - Do you know how sweet color can be? Come taste the rainbow as the Discovery Lab and the Art Studio combine to make ice cream of every color! This will take place in the Discovery Lab and the Art Studio will be closed.
Special Events
Thursday, May 8 from 3:30-4:30 - Acids & Bases Workshop
Explore the world of acids & bases as we test a variety of items in this exciting workshop. Ages 9-14. Pre-registration is required. A fee of $3 per student is due at registration. To register, please contact Karen Deckard at main@handsonmuseum.org or (423) 434-HAND ext. 100.
Sunday, May 11 - Mother’s Day
All mom’s receive FREE admission to the museum on this special day.
Wednesday, May 14, 3:00-4:00 - Art Workshop
Explore a new medium in the Art Studio. This workshop will focus on a project using india ink. For ages 9-14. Cost is $3. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Karen Deckard at main@handsonmuseum.org or (423) 434-HAND ext. 100.
Saturday, May 17 - Free Day
Celebrate International Museum Day with FREE admission to Hands On! from 1-4pm.
Wednesday, May 21, 3:30 - 5:00 - Squid Dissection Workshop
Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact Karen Deckard at main@handsonmuseum.org or (423) 434-HAND ext. 100. $5 dissection fee. Suited for ages 8-14
Saturday, May 24 - Crack the Code
Morse Code uses dots and dashes in the form of sounds to send a message. Practice sending a secret code to a friend using Morse code in the Eastman Discovery Lab.
Saturday, May 24, 12:00-3:00 - Tap Dance Day
Enjoy several tap performances from students of Gay Whitt School of Dance.
Saturday, May 31 - I Scream, You Scream
Celebrate the invention of the ice cream freezer with a tasty treat in the Discovery Lab. Join our special guests from Discovery Ice Cream of Kingsport as they talk about how to make ice cream and their robot friend.
Art Studio Craft Schedule
June 6 -14 - Mold and shape your artwork as we explore clay during National Clay Week.
June 21 & 22 - Come celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday this month in the art studio and learn more about collages with this artist of the month.
June 28 & 29 - Spin and splatter as we use toothbrushes to paint a picture and discover the magic of spin art.
Special Events
Friday - Sunday, June 6 - 8 - Blue Plum Festival
The Blue Plum Festival is a free, outdoor, art & music festival in downtown Johnson City. For more information about the festival events visit www.blueplum.org.
Part of the Blue Plum Festival is the 4th Annual Blue Plum Animation Festival, featuring family-oriented animated films on Friday and Saturday June 6 & 7. These short animations, created by students, independent artists, and professional animators, will be shown in the former JCPenney Building, next to Hands On!, on Friday, from 4:00-8:15 and Saturday, from 10:00-2:25 and 4:00-8:15. Drop in to enjoy a film, purchase some popcorn, and meet creative ETSU students.
Admission to the Museum is buy 1 get 1 FREE during the Blue Plum Festival. Don’t forget to visit our special area for some Hands On fun!
Sunday, June 15 - Father’s Day
All Father’s receive FREE admission so let dad be a kid again with some play at Hands On!
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22 – Color Changes
Learn about the power of the sun and make a bracelet with UV color change beads in the Eastman Discovery Lab, while supplies last.
Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29 - Toothbrush Day
You only have one set of teeth! Learn about the importance of dental health as we celebrate Toothbrush Day. Receive a FREE toothbrush while supplies last.
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