Hands-On Science Center (HOSC), Tullahoma

About Hands-On Science Center (HOSC)

Hands-On Science Center (HOSC) in Tullahoma offers interactive exhibits and engaging programs where visitors explore STEM education through hands-on discovery. The center provides take-home science kits released every two weeks, available to reserve or purchase through a yearly subscription. A lending library stocked with STEM materials, books, DVDs, and magazines offers free rentals to the community. The center also hosts free community events featuring crafts and games, plus seasonal fall and winter camps. General admission is $8, with reduced pricing published online for seniors, military personnel, and EBT or SNAP cardholders, who receive admission for $6 according to hosc.org. The museum opens Friday through Sunday with extended hours, and welcomes field trip groups on weekdays. HOSC partners with Arnold Engineering Development Complex and the Air Force to sponsor its programming, making it a regional learning hub for children, parents, and teachers seeking to build scientific curiosity and problem-solving skills.