Trinity P.
1/2/2025
I went here with a friend and it was fun alright. I've never been here before, and firstly, I went upstairs and the staff were so friendly! We had a nice chat about the Gray Fossil Center, over...
Hands On Discovery Center
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1212 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
This all-ages science center offers fun interactive exhibits that include immersive augmented reality experiences, a bi-polar musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, a 3-story Paleo tower, a maker space, an art studio, and much more! Guests are invited to engineer a rocket, build a wind-powered car, create an artistic masterpiece, and discover something new. Visit an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years and enjoy exhibits and programs featuring the plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the site, including tapir, rhinoceros, saber-tooth cat, alligator, short-faced bear, red panda, and a 10-ton mastodon! Additional exhibits will open later this year, including an outdoor garden opening in summer 2021!
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3.013 reviewsMelanie P.
7/9/2025
While there were a few neat experiences, I don't feel it was worth the cost. Several of the hands on areas weren't working, and others were very dirty and grimy. My 9 year old said it was okay,...
Linda I.
1/5/2023
The place is small and geared towards children. My nine year old niece had fun. Some of the hands on stuff weren't working or did not have clear instructions on how to operate them. The arts and...
Glo G.
10/23/2023
Visited the museum in Gray. Good for kids, I'd say more geared toward age 10 or so then younger.
Sasha B.
3/5/2018
This place has been around since I was a little kid, so no matter how old and kind of run down it gets, I love it. They're moving to Gray soon, so I'm sure there will be amazing improvements in a...
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