This is a great family place especially for children that are 3-16 years of age. Love seeing the animals and learning new things

We arrived a few minutes before they opened, and passed the time by enjoying the small area to excavate bones in the sand by the front door. This was my daughter’s favorite part of the entire museum, and I think it could be really lovely to expand that area outdoors.When we entered, we were greeted warmly, which is always appreciated. Admission was $13.50 for my five year old and myself, which isn’t an astronomical amount...but it seemed a bit overpriced in hindsight, especially since there were several things that weren’t in working order, not accessible, or undergoing changes.The first room you come to has several building tables and exhibits, a play area for kids under 6 (more like 4 and under) in the very back, a few lighted tables with blocks, a foosball table we couldn’t find the ball for, a Connect Four game, and a mash up of several other stations. This was the area we spent the most time in.While there was more to do in the first room than in the rest of the museum, it was difficult to truly enjoy it all because it’s DARK! I thought they forgot the lights, but it appears that’s just how they keep it. My daughter couldn’t see at all in the little playroom area with the curtains, so that was a total loss, and there were puzzles and such out on the ledge around the play area she wanted to try, but it was too dark to see them. She did find a few hand puppets she got excited about, but when she took them closer to the lighted table to see them better, they were absolutely filthy, and so she put them back. The magnet blocks were a hit though. She spent over 30 minutes building herself a castle!In the next room, there was a brain area and a dental area. I think that the brain exhibit, while small, was informative. The tooth area looked a bit grungy, but they had several sets of dentures and such, examples of cavities and fillings, and a large toothbrush for practice.There was an area where it appears they are adding aquariums, or perhaps they’re removing them...hard to tell. It was blocked off though, so that was a missed experience.There were a few building stations, weights, a vacuum and bowling ball exhibit, an ultraviolet light room, a microscope, and a hallway of geodes and beetles and things. It led to another hallway with a variety of actual animals that had been stuffed, and a room off of that with snakes, lizards, turtles, butterflies, and cockroaches to see.We spent one hour and 45 minutes at the museum, and while we managed to make that time feel full, we revisited many of the same things again and again. There just really isn’t enough to do there to warrant a return trip, or my 34 mile drive...but if you’re in the area and you have an hour to kill, it’s worth the stop.

We love the science center! We go almost every Friday, (I’m a nanny to two boys, and I have a little boy myself). They recently added a sensory room which is nice and has lots of cool things in the room. They’re always updating, changing and adding new things and new exhibits! It’s a great place for kids to run and play and burn energy and learn at the same time! It’s great for the rainy and cold days! The staff is always friendly and helpful and patient with all of the children. I highly recommend visiting! We enjoy it every time we go!

Went to their birthday bash and the kids really enjoyed it. Reminds me of the Discovery Museum in Chattanooga. Very kid friendly. Also love that they have edible chocolate dipped bugs and suckers...

My son had a great time at the hands-on science center but I think it needs a major overhaul. I have been to some neat science centers for children in Chattanooga, Memphis, Murfreesboro, and Nashville and I thought this one was so outdated. I do understand that it is a small town and funds are most likely limited but I can’t imagine e bringing my child here on an annual pass. I think he would quickly become bored.

The Hands on Science Center is an invaluable and unique part of the Coffee county community. Its a great place to teach children the value of STEM fields and human discovery. They have a cheap, but entertaining little gift shop with things like gemstones, geodes, rocks/minerals, edible insects, space shuttle models, etc. Its clear theyre a little underfunded, but thats why they NEED us to go and visit/donate! I cant wait to take my daughter here when shes old enough to appreciate all the awesome science exhibits they have on display. If you live near Coffee county, you have to visit at least once even if youre an adult.

This is a wonderful place for the kids to have fun and learn science in small town like Tullahoma. We got the family membership, which is also good for 300 other museums and science centers across the country. The staff was extremely nice, courteous and helpful. I would recommend all the parents of children under 8 should have family membership so that their kids can take unlimited advantage of this facility!

My grandson, Justis went to the Hands-On Science Center with his school and I was lucky enough to come along. All the kids loved it! I loved it myself! The staff were very helpful and friendly.

My family always loves spending time here. There are so many fun things to experience and learn for children and adults alike!

The children enjoyed the activities. The presentation with liquid nitrogen was awesome. The presenter was kind and patient with the children. The hands on activity was equally educational and fun. Wonderful place!!

Kinda dirty, so bring hand sanitizer. The kids did have a lot of fun, and learned lots. The hands on experience was definitely the highlight of the fun.

This place is nasty! They need to clean it. This was our first visit with our grandchildren. And our last. I understand that theres kids everywhere and its going to be messy...but this was just filth. Looked like they had never washed anything down. There was an inch of dust on a lot of the things to do. Lots of things were out of order. It was really just disgusting. Will not go back

I have had people tell me in the past that they did not like this place and I wish I would quit listening to idiots. This place has plenty of fun to be had! I went here with my daughter on her kindergarten field trip and everyone had an absolute blast!

The animal exhibit was a lot of fun!! Lots of fun things to do for little kids.

My wife and I brought our 8 yr old grandson here and we all had a great time. In fact, despite living over 30 miles away we loved it so much we bought a yearly membership which will allow us to visit here as well as many other science centers for free (although be advised to read the fine print about exclusions, namely the other museums cannot be within 90 miles of your home museum or your residence). Kudos to the staff for making this museum a gem - so much to see and do and the displays are well maintained.

Love this place! So much to explore

Nice place to spend a slow fun day with the kids.

I play pokemon go in the early morning on the way home from work from tepro. Two gyms and four pokestops in close proximity to each other. Visited inside once or twice for a field trip for my granddaughters school. Price seemed a little steep but I suppose knowledge and friendliness isnt free lol. They do allot for children and young teens all year round. I recommend going at least twice with your child. Call ahead of time and see whats planned when for the best experience for your money.

They opened a sensory room for people with autism but failed to make it easy for kids to get in the room. My kiddo is autistic and non-verbal. She does not like going up steep steps and they built a spiral staircase with steep steps. Anyone who had mobility issues were not able to get into the room...

Great experience every time we come friendly staff. Thanks for the fun.

Very clean, the staff were extremely nice and helpful, lots of stuff for the kids to enjoy!

My boys are 2 years old and little girl is 1. This place is perfect for ALL ages. So many things to do. All educational and hands on such as blocks and toys. Small room with small reptiles. Several tanks of fish. Hallway of bones of animals (educational for older kids). I highly recommend visiting!

Not much geared toward older children, at least not much ours were interested in anyway, a lot of small set ups with info but nothing in-depth on any subject...can be improved

Good

A little run down but fun nonetheless. A significant number of the exhibits were not on or currently broken.

It is great. Louts of stuff to do and look at!!

Reasonable annual membership cost. Did you know you can use this membership in Huntsville (1 hr 15 minutes away) to go to the Space and Rocket Museum for free? This museum is a great place for kids to stretch their imagination and have fun. Many cool exhibits! A nice place to have a birthday party.

You know what makes this place amazing the volunteers who work there. We visited for a rocket launch and I we couldnt believe the dedication of the volunteers who made the experience incredible for our kids!

It is so interactive and great for kids!

Brought 4 yr old here and he loves it! Spent about 2 hours here and really enjoyed it! We will be back!

Hands-On Science Center is an absolute wonderful experience for all ages! I was thrilled to see such an attraction thriving in the Tullahoma area! Animals, experiments, and all kinds of fun all around!

Great place for kids of all ages, very educational!

This science museum had tons of different little exhibits. While it is small, the exhibits are quality. For a two year old there was a great section for little ones to play. The toy animals they had out were great. Looking at the live animals was a great bonus not all science museums offer. The exhibits did seem loved but in okay condition. Some more things to play with in the little doctors office would be nice, maybe some dress up outfits. On a rainy day we will probably be back so I can let my kid run wild again. Price is decent especially for this with kids two and under, I only had to pay admission for myself. All in all we spend about an hour and a half there. I do wish they had a place kids could eat snacks and maybe a vending machine for drinks.

First time ever there. Lots of great educational but fun activities for kids!

Ive been coming for years its the great place to get away

Great place for kids to be kids and explore and learn!

Really great place to take your kids. Its pretty open so you can watch them play while you sit or you can join in on the activities as well. Its pretty cheap to get in and the also host bday parties. Good for those days during school breaks when your kids are bored and you need to get them out of the house

Most of the stuff wasnt even working. Stuff was turned off, glad I had free tickets wouldnt have paid for that

Kids had fun. Bounce house too expensive.

This place was* a really cool idea, with many hands on science experiments including copper currents, polarization art, and many informative games. Greatt place to bring kids! I was discouraged by the cleanliness and upkeep of the place. Some of the exhibits are old and dont work. Also the animal room looked a little poor, and the tanks couldve been a little cleaner. But ultimately it was a great place to let out my inner child and learn a few things!

My kids love it here

That is just one of my favorite places to go

Kids really enjoyed the hands-on things, but any crafty adult could make the things that are at this center.

It seems very small compared to other science centers but I will say it was packed with many educational and playful activities.

Its entertaining. Most displays are somewhat dated, if youre comparing to larger museums. Lots of building toys (many types), neat exhibits. Its a nice stop on the way (more or less) to Nashville.

My kids love going here.

New sensory room for autistic children and adults

So many fun things to do:)

Awesome little place for small children and the whole family

Great place to take the kids in bad weather. Interesting exhibits, but sometimes they dont work right.

Great experience for my little girl, shes only 2 but had plenty of stuff to do and didnt have to watch her like a hawk. Staff is friendly, alot of learning experiences and science experiments especially for kids 3 or so and up.

Really helpful staff!

We have the family membership and it is totally worth it. Kids love it, clean, friendly environment. Love this place!

Could use a few updates, but fun.

A fun and educational place to spend a rainy day with kids of all ages. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Were so glad that the HoSC is a resource in our community.

Wonderful for all ages 2+! The girls did not want to leave. Would recommend this place to visit. You will want to come back.

Went to the homeschool science class. My kids loved it. It was well taught, and then we played well worth the price!

Nice to take your kids for a lil while

A great place for children (and adults) to have a hands on learning experience. A lot of very nice displays.

The whole family had a great time.

I always enjoy going to HOSC I feel like they make the effort especially with the community. They always have great shows for the kids on field trips and the star nights have been awesome. I cannot wait to see what they do in the years to come!

Kids always have fun

Good place to take children

It was ok something different to try out for the kiddos

Great place for kids

Pricey for not having there equipment working.

Very fun place. Just leave the animal racing to the kids lol. I did a number on my knee.

Many things didn’t work, it’s filthy dirty, and it wasn’t worth the $27 it cost to get in. Would not recommend.

Something to do when short on cash. Great staff.

Its such a neat place to learn and has a great small town feel

The staff was very informative.

Grandkids love it

A fun time is always had and a great price

Great place to take the kids

A definite plus for our grandaughters annual summer visit.

Fun educational learning for the whole family. Look for special events.

Excellent interactive displays! Amazing staff!

Great activities for kids and adults!

Great my kids loved it.

Lots of activities.

Great and fun place for kids!

Very educational day out with the kids.

It is a great place for kids

Perfect party place for the kids

Fairly cheap and my kids loved it

Just as the name implies. Hands on and fun!

Great place for science exploration

Fun fun fun

The kids have a blast here. Theres even things for adults also!!

Great

Extremely fun.

My granddaughter an I where here with Amanda.

Awesome place

Small place for children. Fair entry price.

We had a wonderful time

Its okay for really young children but it isnt really all that informative

Lots of activities for the kids.

Great place for kids!

The kids had fun, but most of the exhibits were out of order and the employees were not helpful