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Hands-On Science Center The Hands-On Science Center is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit serving 15,000+ visitors each year. We believe learning should be active, engaging, and accessible to all.
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We bring families, educators, and community partners together through hands-on exhibits, science camps, birthday parties, and engaging programs! The Hands-On Science Center is a regional STEM learning center located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, dedicated to inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Our mission is to provide a regional learning center to stimulate an interest in, understanding and appreciation of STEM education, particularly among children in their formative years, their parents and their teachers. Each year, we serve more than 15,000 visitors through interactive exhibits, science camps, homeschool programs, family science nights, field trips, robotics classes, and community partnerships. From preschool sensory exploration to advanced STEM camps, from unplugged coding challenges to soil science and engineering design, our programs are built to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on discovery. We work alongside educators, local businesses, conservation leaders, and community partners to create meaningful learning experiences that connect science to everyday life. Whether it’s building, planting, coding, experimenting, or exploring, we strive to make STEM approachable and exciting for families across our region. At the Hands-On Science Center, curiosity isn’t just encouraged, it’s celebrated.

SOOOOOOOOOOO many great October happenings at YOUR Hands-On Science Center! We have fun planned for every age!Find out m...
10/03/2026

SOOOOOOOOOOO many great October happenings at YOUR Hands-On Science Center! We have fun planned for every age!
Find out more details here: https://www.hosc.org/

We have a new exhibit! This is our Lite Zilla. Adults of a certain age-think of the "Lite-Brite" glowing pegs toy-BUT HU...
10/02/2026

We have a new exhibit! This is our Lite Zilla. Adults of a certain age-think of the "Lite-Brite" glowing pegs toy-BUT HUGE!!

We are open for general admission today and tomorrow 9AM-4PM and Sunday 12PM-4PM. Come play with us!

Our staff is excited to wear their Halloween costumes and to see YOURS! Here's a hint about our spooky science shows: th...
09/30/2026

Our staff is excited to wear their Halloween costumes and to see YOURS! Here's a hint about our spooky science shows: there will be LIQUID NITROGEN!!!

We have our Fall Break Camp jam-packed with fun (and educational) activities! See the graphic-BUT WAIT! There's more: Ex...
09/29/2026

We have our Fall Break Camp jam-packed with fun (and educational) activities! See the graphic-BUT WAIT!
There's more: Examples of some exciting activities -

Grow microbe cultures from around the Science Center

Extract DNA from strawberries

Make "blood" slime

Code a counselor

Build a working circuit

Registration is now open!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-camp--2026-3

Dive into the fascinating world of marine biology with a hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy! Families will b...
09/29/2026

Dive into the fascinating world of marine biology with a hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy! Families will begin with an interactive marine biology lesson in the auditorium, exploring the incredible adaptations and anatomy of ocean life.

Then, it’s time to put on the gloves! Each family will conduct a guided squid dissection, getting an up-close look at the organs, structures, and unique features that help squid survive beneath the surface.

$50 per family | Space is limited!

Perfect for curious kids, homeschool families, and anyone ready to get a little messy in the name of science!

Address

101 Mitchell Boulevard
Tullahoma, TN
37388

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19314558387

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