Rent our party space or the entire museum and create your own party at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum!
Includes:
- 40 guests (children and adults) including the party child
- You and your guests have a reserved space with tables and chairs to accommodate up to 50 guests for two hours
- 20 apple juice boxes, 20 mini bottles of water, and an optional ice cream cup for each child guest
- Table covers, plates, and utensils for party guests
- You and your guests have access to the museum exhibits and free activities until the close of the museum
- Each child party guest will receive a “FREE Child Admission Pass” for use on a future visit
You provide:
- Additional food, beverages, and paper products for your party
- You are responsible for the event set up (decorating) and table clean up. Please note: decorations are limited to table-tops and free-standing items. Materials may not be hung from ceilings or walls.
Birthday Party Reservation times:
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM; 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Cost for 40 guests, including adults:
Includes:
- 60 guests including the host
- You and your guests have the entire museum, two floors of exhibits, for your two-hour private party event. The museum will be closed to the public during your party.
- The museum staff will setup the party area with tables and chairs for up to 60 guests
- Table covers, plates, and utensils for party guests
- Each child party guest will receive a “FREE Child Admission Pass” for use on a future visit
- Museum staff will set up your party in the museum’s program room and remove trash
- Note: Upon prior approval by museum staff, outside entertainment may by allowed during private, after-hour events (only).
You provide:
- All food, beverages, and any additional paper products for your party
- You are responsible for the event set up (decorating) and table clean up. Please note: decorations are limited to table-tops and free-standing items. Materials may not be hung from ceilings or walls.
After-Hour Party Reservation times:
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Cost for 60 Guests, including adults:
- Members: $600
- Non-members: $675
- Additional guest fee for more than 60 people: $16.00 per person
- Additional hour: $230
- Maximum party size for After-Hours Parties: 80 guests (seating is limited to 60)
- Click Here for Party Add-Ons
Members receive special discounts on party pricing. Become a member today and save!
Please make your Party reservation at least one month in advance of your preferred party date.
For additional information, please call (845) 471-0589 ext. 914 or email: birthdays@mhdm.org
Restrictions:
- Food and beverage are limited to the party space and may not be in gallery spaces
- No hot beverages
- No alcohol
- No piñatas, noisemakers, confetti poppers
- No explosive materials
- No music during museum open hours
- No smoking on the premises
- The hiring of vendors who are not affiliated with the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is not permitted during museum hours
Rescheduling:
A $65 fee will be applied if a reserved party is rescheduled at any time. If a party must be rescheduled due to inclement weather, rescheduling fee is waived.
Cancellation:
If a party is cancelled within 14 days of the reservation date, a refund totaling the cost of the party minus a $65 cancelation fee will be returned to you. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the party’s start time will not be refunded.
