Explore the seasons and the Earth's tilt in this planetarium show. When the seasons go crazy, it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will […]
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Explore the seasons and the Earth's tilt in this planetarium show. When the seasons go crazy, it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will […] |
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Blast off on an adventure to the Moon! Learn all about the Moon and it's phases before traveling to the Moon as junior astronauts! Shows are at 1 PM and […] 
Explore the night sky with Big Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu! In this planetarium show featuring beloved characters from Sesame Street, you'll learn about […] |
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Embark on a hands-on adventure with our Second Annual STEAM Passport Series, where kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through interactive activities and creative challenges! Designed for young […] |
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The museum is closed during the day today to prep for our Independence Day Celebration tonight.
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Museum CLOSED during the day Museum OPEN: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fireworks to follow The Poughkeepsie […] |
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Members - get the museum to yourselves for our monthly Member Morning! Every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 am, MHDM members get early access to the museum, ahead […] |
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Celebrate the excitement of the World Cup with a day of soccer-inspired fun and discovery at the museum! Young fans can test their soccer skills, create their own championship trophy, […] |
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I hear America singing a celebration of America's 250th birthday through song! Come sing along, ring a bell, wave a flag, and bang a drum for America’s 250th Birthday with […] 
Join us for a hands-on adventure in coding with LEGO Robotics kits! Using fun, creative challenges, this interactive program introduces the basics of programming. Kids learn coding and robotics by […] |
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Kids ages 8-12 are invited to roll up their sleeves and get creative as they work together to design and paint our garden beds. Come prepared to get messy! This […] |
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Embark on a hands-on adventure with our Second Annual STEAM Passport Series, where kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through interactive activities and creative challenges! Designed for young […] |
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This summer, five spectacular family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie in 2026. All Movies […] |
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Toddlers and their caregivers explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on STEAM activities together! Designed for early walkers and toddlers (children ages 1 - 5 years old) and their parent or […]
Join us for a hands-on adventure in coding with LEGO Robotics kits! Using fun, creative challenges, this interactive program introduces the basics of programming. Kids learn coding and robotics by […] |
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Get ready to climb, explore, and discover at the Touch-a-Truck event! Families can get up close to Central Hudson vehicles, meet the people who help power our community, and enjoy hands-on […]
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Explore with us in our STEAM Lab on the museum's second floor! Immerse yourself in hands-on activities that emphasize core concepts of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math as we […] 
Journey to visit the planets and dwarf planets that you know and love, from our Sun to the outer edges of the solar system! Shows are at 1 PM and […] |
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Embark on a hands-on adventure with our Second Annual STEAM Passport Series, where kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through interactive activities and creative challenges! Designed for young […] |
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This summer, five spectacular family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie in 2026. All Movies […] |
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MHDM is open late and admission is FREE from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on the THIRD Sunday of every month. Please note: this event is intended for families with […] |
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Explore digital design and 3D printing from start to finish! Using Tinkercad, kids will create their own keychain and see how their design becomes a physical object. For ages 8-12. […] |
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Embark on a hands-on adventure with our Second Annual STEAM Passport Series, where kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through interactive activities and creative challenges! Designed for young […] |
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Exploring Rivers, Ecosystems, and Care through Mixed Media This vibrant, hands-on workshop series led by local Afro-Indigenous artist Destiny Arianna, is designed especially for children ages 5–8 to spark curiosity […]
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Discover new ways to communicate, learn, and connect during Disabilities Awareness Day at the museum! Meet Hedgie the Hedgehog and his animal companion Bumper. Explore hands-on activities featuring Braille and […]
This summer, five spectacular family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie in 2026. All Movies […] |
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Travel beyond Earth to explore the incredible moons of our solar system and see how they differ from planets and dwarf planets. Shows are at 1 PM and 3 PM. […]
Explore the night sky with Big Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu! In this planetarium show featuring beloved characters from Sesame Street, you'll learn about […] |
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Embark on a hands-on adventure with our Second Annual STEAM Passport Series, where kids explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through interactive activities and creative challenges! Designed for young […] |
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Exploring Rivers, Ecosystems, and Care through Mixed Media This vibrant, hands-on workshop series led by local Afro-Indigenous artist Destiny Arianna, is designed especially for children ages 5–8 to spark curiosity […]
This summer, five spectacular family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie in 2026. All Movies […] |
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Members - get the museum to yourselves for our monthly Member Morning! We're celebrating National Dog Month by honoring the amazing canine companions throughout history who have helped us explore […] |
