call for market vendors & musicians!

Our Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market opens on May 2 and we’re looking for vendors and musicians!

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make your own paper marionette!

Work with Master Puppeteer Brad Shur to learn how strings can bring puppets to life and make your own paper marionette!

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calling all scientists and engineers!

We’ve got hands-on science exploration and engineering programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays!

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daily demos!

Get your daily dose of live science demonstrations Wednesday-Sunday, late mornings and mid-afternoons!

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come and play!

Imagine, create, discover –  engaging children through age 12!

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Birthday Parties at the museum!

Rent our private party room & create your own party! You can now book parties online!

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 Check out our upcoming programs and activities!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday
March 29, 2023

Young Scientists

Preregistration required

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Wednesday
March 29, 2023

Science is a Super Power!

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Thursday
March 30, 2023

Experimental Engineers

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Monday
April 3, 2023

Paper Marionette Workshop

Learn about string puppets!

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Came here during a weekday for my birthday as a fun mom-son day date and it was super cute! Very happy they participate in the museums for all program also! A few of the exhibits were broken but my son had a wonderful time! We will definitely visit again! It was a bit crowded for a weekday, but still a lot of fun!”

Perfect idea for a rainy day! There is so much to do for my almost 3 year old. Place is clean and updated. Wonderful learning opportunities in every field for children! They also have a small area for babies. It’s wonderful to see the joy on each child’s face at the museum!”

Such a great museum for children. My kids are 3 and under and they had a blast. There is so many different rooms and things for them to do. Love how they make science interesting. Also bathrooms are child friendly with step stool and they have a healthy snack machine which I have not seen before. I highly recommend this museum and can’t wait to go back!”

This is a really great place to bring children of any age. My daughter was a little over a year and we played with a four year old. Both of them had a blast. We stayed about 4 hours, they spent the entire time excited and playing.”