Welcome to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum’s newsroom. The museum public relations staff is available to assist in scheduling interviews, provide background information, coordinate on-site photography and videography requests, and submit images of exhibitions, programs, and special programs and events. Members of the media are invited to visit the museum at any time.

2026

Eight Local Arts Champions to be Honored at Dutchess County Executive’s Awards Times-Herald Record, September

Arts Mid-Hudson Presents 40th Annual Dutchess County Executive’s Arts Awards ILoveNY, September

Road Trip Close to Home: Museum Turns Science Into Hands-On Fun for Hudson Valley Families News 12, July

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Hosts World Cup Celebration Day Southern Dutchess News, July

Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Hudson Valley Kids Out and About, July

City of Poughkeepsie Kids Get Free Museum Admission This Summer Hudson Valley Post, July

Where to Watch Fireworks in the Hudson Valley this 4th of July Chronogram, June

7 Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Mid Hudson Valley Patch, March

Top 10 Kid-Approved Spring Break Adventures Destination Dutchess, March

Things to Do in the Hudson Valley This Week 101.5 WPDH, February

Black History Month Events Across the Hudson Valley Chronogram, February

Presidents’ Day Weekend 2026: 15 Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley Mommy Poppins, February

Top 10 February Events Destination Dutchess, February

Suggestions for Family Wintertime Destinations Hudson Valley One, January

5 Best Sensory-Friendly Indoor Activities for Special Needs Kids in Westchester New York Family, January

Best Children’s Activity and Best Children’s Museum in 2025: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Daily Voice, January

2025

Why Winter’s Better in Mid Hudson Valley: Beat the Blues With These Local Picks Patch, December

New Year’s Eve in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Dinners, Events and Parties Poughkeepsie Journal, December

8 Gingerbread House Workshops and Displays in the Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Magazine, December

Halloween Guide to Family Friendly Events in Dutchess County Poughkeepsie Journal, October

Hudson Valley Field Trips for the Whole Family Chronogram, October

2025 Awards of Distinction: Overall Excellence Destination Dutchess, September

Where to Throw the Ultimate Birthday Party for Kids in the Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Magazine, August

This is New York State’s Most Underrated Town Q105.7, August

Cash in on Free Days at These Hudson Valley Museums and Sites Hudson Valley Magazine, August

Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations in Dutchess County Destination Dutchess, June

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Orange, Dutchess, Ulster Counties Patch, June

Juneteenth in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Find Festivals, Events Near You Poughkeepsie Journal, June

Celebrate Pride Month in Dutchess County Destination Dutchess, June

Juneteenth in Dutchess: A Time to Rejoice and Reflect Destination Dutchess, June

Hudson Valley & Catskills Summer Family Fun Guide: Activities & Destinations Visit Vortex, May

Our Epic 2025 Summer Bucket List of Things To Do in the Hudson Valley with Kids Mommy Poppins, May

10 Hudson Valley Family Adventures to Have with the Kids this Summer Chronogram, May

7 Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Mid Hudson Valley Patch, April

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Gearing Up for Summer Fun! 101.5 WPDH, April

Earth Day Activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Kids Mommy Poppins, April

Top 10 Family-Friendly Things To Do in the Hudson Valley This Spring Hudson Valley Style Magazine, March

Hudson Valley Puppetry Festival: Where, When Events Will Take Place in 2025 Times Herald-Record, March

7 Free Spring Events for Families in the Hudson Valley Hudson Valley Magazine, March

Best Children’s Museum in the Hudson Valley in 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Daily Voice, March

St. Patrick’s Day Parades and More Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley MSN, March

Top 10 Kid-Approved Spring Break Adventures in Dutchess Dutchess Tourism, February

Who is Elephant & Piggie and Why Are They Coming to Poughkeepsie? 101.5 WPDH, February

Celebrate Black History Month at These Hudson Valley Events Hudson Valley Magazine, February

Best Kids’ Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in the Hudson Valley Mommy Poppins, February

6 Things to Do this Winter in Mid Hudson Valley Patch, January

Free Activities for Kids January 2025: 41 Things to Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley Mommy Poppins, January

Your Road Trip Close to Home Adventure Guide for January 9 News 12 The Bronx, January

2024

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve & Ring in 2025 in Mid-Hudson Valley Patch.com, December

25 New Year’s Eve Hot Spots in Dutchess County Dutchess Tourism, December

Jacobson Secures $30,000 Grant for Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Mid Hudson News, November

Portable Planetarium Visits Town of Esopus Library this Thursday Hudson Valley One, November

Hudson Valley 2024 Halloween Guide: 100 Spooky Events In and Around Ulster County Hudson Valley One, October

Halloween Frights and Delights in Dutchess Dutchess Tourism, October

32 Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Toddlers Mommy Poppins, October

Leave Your Comfort Zone at These September Events Marist Circle, August

These Hudson Valley Planetariums and Observatories Are Out of This World Hudson Valley Magazine, August

Feel the Curiosity and Discover the Power of Play at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum News 12-Hudson Valley, July

2024 Education & Learning Winners – Chronogrammies Chronogram, July

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Dutchess County Dutchess Tourism, July

A Half-Dozen Places in the Region to Take Your Kids To This Summer Hudson Valley One, June

20 Upstate New York Museums That Will Have Your Kids Saying, “Wow! That Was Fun! Can We Go Back?” WNBF News Radio, June

Father’s Day Weekend: Best Things To Do with Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley  Mommy Poppins, June

Juneteenth in Dutchess: A Time to Rejoice and Reflect Dutchess Tourism, May

Celebrate Pride All Month Long in Dutchess County EDGE Media Network, May

Celebrate Pride Month in Dutchess County Dutchess Tourism, May

Things to Do in the Mid-Hudson Valley this June for Food, Music and Art Lovers Poughkeepsie Journal, May

Top 10 Uniquely Dutchess Mother’s Day Experiences Dutchess Tourism, April

2024 Solar Eclipse Events in New York ILoveNY.com, April

April 2024 Solar Eclipse: What to Know, How to View in NY Lohud, April

Watch the Solar Eclipse at These Hudson Valley Viewing Parties Hudson Valley Magazine, April

Solar Eclipse Events for the Whole Family Hudson Valley Parent, April

20 Incredible and Fun Children’s Museums in Upstate New York! CNY News, March

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Solar Eclipse Viewing Experience WRRV (92.7/96.9), March

Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in the Hudson Valley Mommy Poppins, March

2023

24 New Year’s Eve Hot Spots in Dutchess Dutchess Tourism, December

7 New Year’s Eve Events & Extravaganzas Across the Hudson Valley WRRV (92.7/96.9), December

Dutchess County Celebrates National Adoption Day Mid Hudson News, November

Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways to Give Back in Mid Hudson Valley Patch, November

Halloween Frights and Delights in Dutchess Dutchess Tourism, October

12 Small Town Gateways in New York Perfect for Families WorldAtlas, October

Dutchess Tourism Announces Awards of Distinction – 2023 WRRV (92.7/96.9), October

‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse Visible Saturday: How to See it From the Hudson Valley Lohud, October

32 Best Things to Do in Poughkeespie, NY Travel Lens, October

October Brings Fall Events to Poughkeepsie The Miscellany News, September

2023 Awards of Distinction Finalist Spotlight: Accessible Hospitality Dutchess Tourism, September

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Dutchess Dutchess Tourism, September

Be There When Raptors Fly into Poughkeespie New York The Wolf (97.7/97.3/105.5), July

5 Museums for Summer Fun Within a Short Drive of Hudson Valley 94.3 Lite FM, June

Top 10 Uniquely Dutchess Mother’s Day Experiences Dutchess Tourism, May

Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market Opens its 2023 Season on May 2 Mid Hudson News, April

Specialty Mushrooms and Spirits Coming to Poughkeepsie Waterfront WPDH 101.5, April

Things to Do in Upstate NY on Rainy Days: Museums, Aquariums, Indoor Waterparks, and More Syracuse.com, April

Top 10 April Events for Kids Dutchess Tourism, April

5 Places Guaranteed to Distract Your Kids in Dutchess County WRRV (92.7/96.9), March

Family Friendly Things to Do in Ulster County Feb 15-21, Hudson Valley One, February

Five Awesome Events for Kids/Family in Ulster County, Feb. 8-14 Hudson Valley One, February

2022

In Touch, Jeff Sasson, Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum The Wolf (97.7/97.3), October

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Unveils New Exhibits WYRK (Country 106.5), October

The Reenvisioned Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Chronogram, October

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Announces New Direction and Name Hudson Valley Parent, September

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Rebranding to Discovery Museum WRRV (92.7/96.9), September

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Announces Rebrand, New Name MHDM Press Release, September

Top Ten Events in October Dutchess Tourism, August

Senator Sue Serino to Visit the Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market to Support Field & Fork Networks Double Up Food Bucks Program The New York State Senate, July

Welcome Jeffrey Sasson, MHCM’s New Executive Director HudsonValley360, July

5 Fun and Enriching Spots for Hudson Valley Kids WPDH, July

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum Announces New Executive Director MHCM Press Release, June

7 Places to be a Kid Again in the Hudson Valley Chronogram Magazine, May

Museum reopens after 2-year closure Poughkeepsie Journal, March

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum announces reopening dates WPDH, March