The museum will be filled with decorations and activities where learning comes into play in December. The center also is offering winter and holiday-themed programming focusing on science, literacy, math, health, music, art and cultural/religious festivals.
Admission to the gallery is $5 per person, and the museum is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Hands On! is closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
The mission of Hands On! is to provide children and families with “hands on” educational experiences that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment.
Special classes are offered in the facility all year long, and teachers can call Hands On! to learn about traveling programs available in schools. Call 828-697-8333 or visit www.handsonwnc.org.
The following special events are planned for December:
Dec. 3
10:30-11 a.m.: Mad Scientists Lab — Snow! For ages 3 and up. Join Dr. Bunson and Dr. Beaker in the Mad Scientist Lab as they make crazy concoctions.
Mad Scientists Lab will take place at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning through Dec. 17.
Cost is $7 non-members or free for members. Space is limited. Please call to register.
On Dec. 10, create snow paint. On Dec. 17, winter animal tracks and exothermic
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