Hands-On Museum

The Hands-On Children’s Museum is open year-round, and is located just a short drive from Jonesborough in nearby Johnson City. The museum has been developed to create a dynamic educational, fun environment for young people that stimulate discovery, thought and understanding through interactive exhibits, programs and events in the arts, sciences and humanities.

In operation for over twenty years and serving over 1.25 million young visitors, the museum has over 20 permanent interactive exhibits and a series of exciting temporary exhibits as well. It normally takes 1½ to 2 hours to properly experience the Hands-On Museum, which makes it a great package combination with an afternoon at the Wetlands Water Park or Storytelling Center.

Directions

From downtown Jonesborough – take Boone Street and travel past the Historic Jonesborough Visitor Center and Jonesborough Town Hall to traffic signal at US-11E. Turn right (east) on four lane and travel into Johnson City crossing State of Franklin Blvd and passing Kiwanis Park on the right. At intersection with West Market St. / John Exum Parkway the four lane splits. Take the right fork which becomes Main Street in Johnson City. Travel on this one-way street into downtown area. After crossing South Roan Street, the Hands-On Museum entrance is to the left on Main Street.

To return to Jonesborough, reverse directions taking Market Street which is a one-way street a block north of Main Street and is headed back to the west and intersects back with US-11E. Take 11E west back to Jonesborough.

Hours

The Museum is open daily during the months of June, July and August, and is open everyday but Monday the rest of the year. Hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm weekdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday.

Costs

The admission cost is $8.00 for people 3 years and above, and the admission is good for the entire day. Master Card/Visa and Travelers Checks are accepted. Discounts of $1 are available for AAA, seniors and military personnel.

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