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Hands On! Regional Museum

315 East Main St, Johnson City, TN 37601
423-434-4263
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Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Johnson City
Type: Children’s Museums
Description: Interactive exhibits, programs, and events to stimulate discovery, thought, and understanding.
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Coldwater, Mississippi
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31 reviews 31 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My mom and I took my 4 year old niece and she had the BEST time. The dinosaur exhibit is awesome, they are HUGE and mechanical, very realistic. She enjoyed almost everything in the museum. Highly recommend it.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Hands On! Museum was a great outing for our family. They had plenty of exhibits to keep the kids occupied for nearly two hours (could have been more, but it was time to close @ 5:00pm). My daughter especially enjoyed the grocery store, playground, slide, and airplane exhibits. But from a parent's perspective, I think the museum could use... More

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for your review of Hands On! I am happy that your daughter had a wonderful time and appreciate your comments. I will have the Education Manager speak to the floor staff about their cleaning process. If you would like to send me a list of exhibits that need some TLC, I will be happy to share that with... More

Watauga, Tennessee
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Have been there twice. Enjoyed first visit more. Second visit the museum had same worn out exibits from first visit 3 years before except for the dinosaur exibit, which I didn't get to see but did look interesting from door. Know it exists on funds but some updates would be nice.

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Thank you for your comments! If there are any specific exhibits that need some TLC I can have someone look at doing repairs. With 70,000-75,000 visitors each year wear and tear is a constant battle. You may contact me at kristine@handsonmuseum.org Thank you! More

Hills of N.E. Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

A good place for kids and adults to learn about things at their level and have a ball of fun!! Very good value for the money. Good location in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee.

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for the great review! Glad you enjoyed your visit! More

Bristol, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

They have done a really great job on the museum, the revolving exhibits is always fun to come check out! Makes you want to be a kid again as I always love playing grocery store with the kids!

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you for the great review! Glad you enjoy visiting! More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Great place to take a kid on a rainy day. The staff were friendly and helpful. Even when my little one had an accident right there in the middle of the floor they swiftly helped me to take care of it and helped her to feel not quite so embarrassed. Great educational activities and wonderful staff.

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you for the great review! More

Telford, Tennessee
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

This museum is one of my daughters favorites. We went there for her birthday and she loves the place. All of the exhibits are fun. Especially the little grocery store where you can push a cart, shop for toy groceries and then use the cash register. They also have a small stage with dress up costumes and a few other... More

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
14 January 2013

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback! More

St. Petersburg, Florida
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85 reviews 85 reviews
31 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

fun place to take the kids. Not expensive, but not that fanciest either. Good place to take kids when they are not in school and you need something to do

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Johnson City, Tennessee
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

I take my grandchildren to Hands On whenever they're in town. The only down side for me is trying to get them to leave. It has everything: grocery store, drive up bank, indoor playground, water play, forts, slides, costumes. It's fabulous for kids.

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See 3 more reviews by Judy C for Johnson City
Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
13 December 2012

We are so glad you enjoy your visits! Thank you for the great review! More

Johnson City
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 attraction reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Such a great place for inquiring young minds, and older ones that accompany them!! Permanent exhibits offer excitement and education for various ages. Traveling exhibits give the area special enrichment. An auditorium for community events involves every age.

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Hands O, Public Relations Manager at Hands On! Regional Museum, responded to this review
13 December 2012

Glad you enjoy or facility and thank you for the great review! More

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