Step into the spook-tacularly decorated museum for some Halloween fun! Come in costume for Halloween Art, a Halloween Scavenger Hunt, and spooky hands-on science experiments. Perfect for kids and families looking for safe, creative, and not-too-scary Halloween fun.
Calling all future voters! Kids can cast their vote for their favorite season: Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer! Kids can also create their own campaign posters and enjoy a storytime all about the importance of voting and civic engagement.
Discover healthy foods through hands-on fun! Join us for playful crafts and activities that introduce little ones to fruits, veggies, and the many foods that help us grow strong and stay active.
Bond with your little ones and stretch, move, groove, and grow together in our Yoga and Dance and Movement programs.
Our new 5,000-square-foot Outdoor STEAM Park will bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics beyond the museum walls through hands-on play, nature, and adventure! Children and families will have the opportunity to climb, splash, experiment, build, explore, and discover the science of the world around them.
Saturday Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Exhibits
We celebrate childhood learning and are proud to offer exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering.
Traveling Science
Invite the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum to your school! We bring everything needed to provide a fun, educational and interactive program to your students.
Parties
Celebrate birthdays and other occasions at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum! Rent our private party room and create your own party at the museum!
Pavilion
Explore a variety of events and programs for all ages at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum’s waterfront pavilion!
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In appreciation, this month we wish to recognize the following museum supporters:
