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Hands On! Children's Museum

Interactive museum designed specifically for young children with creative play exhibits.

4.6 (597 Google reviews)$$Ages 1–8Indoor
  • toddler friendly
  • educational
  • rainy day

318 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 Hands On Children's Museum

Located in Hendersonville; pair with a visit to the nearby Black Bear Cafe for lunch or a treat.

“Hands On Children's Museum is in Hendersonville but super fun... right next door to Black Bear Cafe”

Overheard on r/asheville · 9 upvotes

Insider tip 📍 Hands On! Children's Museum

Free admission is available through the Zoom program, which also covers AMOS and the WNC Nature Center.

“free admission to it, and a number of others, including AMOS, and the nature center, can be had through the zoom program”

Overheard on r/asheville · 8 upvotes

Insider tip up to 12 📍 Hands On! Children's Museum

Admission is $8 per child and adults enter for free. Best for younger kids, check their website to see if it fits your 12-year-old's interests.

“I think it's $8 per child, but the adult(s) do not pay to enter.”

Overheard on r/asheville · 3 upvotes

Insider tip toddler 📍 Hands On! Children's Museum

Use library Zoom passes to get free admission to the museum.

“you can get in free with library Zoom passes”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

all 📍 Hands On! Children's Museum

Located in downtown Hendersonville, this is a popular indoor destination for young children.

“I’d recommend Hands On in downtown Hendersonville.”

Overheard on r/asheville · 6 upvotes

1.5-3.5 📍 Hands On! Children’s Museum

Fun interactive museum in Hendersonville, though it requires a bit of a drive from Asheville.

“Hands On! Children’s Museum in Hendersonville is pretty fun”

Overheard on r/asheville · 4 upvotes

📍 Hands On! Children's Museum

Located in Hendersonville; a great destination for toddlers. Pair with a visit to McFarlan Bakery and OP Taylor's toy store.

“Hands On Children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville. We’ve got a membership and bring our toddlers all the time.”

Overheard on r/asheville · 2 upvotes

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