Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About the Business
Located at 75 North Water Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is a popular tourist attraction and museum that offers a wide range of interactive exhibits and programs for children and families. With a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education, the museum aims to spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and encourage discovery in young learners.
Visitors can explore the museum's STEAM Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays, participate in STEAM inspired Storytime sessions, or book a field trip for their class to enjoy a hands-on learning experience. The museum also offers memberships that provide unlimited access all year long, with a special discount available until May 15.
In addition to regular exhibits and programs, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum hosts special events like the recent solar eclipse viewing party and offers private party room rentals for birthdays and other occasions. The museum's waterfront pavilion also hosts a variety of events and programs for all ages.
Whether you're looking for a fun and educational day out with the family or a unique venue for a special event, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum has something for everyone. Don't forget to vote for them in the Chronogram's Readers Choice Awards for Best Kids Attraction!
Reviews
"I’m not sure if the parents had just as much or more fun than their children. Many nice exhibits to learn from. We had a great time."
"This is a great place for kids to do, try and learn while having fun. Right on the water next to Walkway over the Hudson. The only thing is it gets really busy and its crazy when it does. I got very lucky on a recent visit and it was nearly empty."
"Great place for my 5 year old. Downstairs was a little so/so but upstairs was very neat with a lot of interesting activities."
"I've been bringing my son here since he was a toddler (pre-Covid,) and it is so great that it has been back up and running. He is now six, but there are still plenty of interesting stations for him to build, problem solve, and just have fun. We'll be going until he gets bored, but I love that we have access to a space where children can experiment with hands-on items. They can see what truly interests them. My kiddo wants to be a "mechanical engineer to create and upgrade" things. He's already known what he wants to do for 2 years, and this practice is perfect."
"It’s a small but entertaining place for little kids (I would say especially for 7 and under age group). Any older may be bored pretty quickly. The 1st floor had a play town set up on one side (fire truck, kitchen area, grocery store area and mechanics area). The the other side had a indoor playground and large wooden train track set-up, the best thing my kids enjoyed for quite some time were these air tunnels where you funnel small colored handkerchiefs through. The 2nd floor, was definitely for the slightly older kids with all the cool science stations and a larger area for exploring and hands on activities. All area seemed to be working and clean and sorted nicely. There was no food/cafe but they had vending machines and an area to sit and eat if you bring your own. It was a little pricey for what it is but all in all my kids enjoyed it! We stayed about 2-3 hrs."
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