Editor's Pick Turn trash into treasure at Hands On Museum BY JOE TENNIS BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Jul 21, 2016 Jul 21, 2016 Updated Apr 17, 2019 0 1 of 6 One visitor fashioned a “Hands On!" sign. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Various art pieces are left for visitors to enjoy at Hands On! Regional Museum. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Robots and other kinds of creations are on the shelves. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER A skateboard is one of the creations on display. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Andy Marquart holds an airplane fashioned by a visitor at the "Make It. Take It." exhibit. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER  An elephant, at left, was created by a visitor. JOE TENNIS/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BY JOE TENNIS BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Families are fashioning trash in treasures and simple stuff into something special at the Hands On! 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