Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Witness a stellar event and experience one of the universe’s greatest cosmic coincidences at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion with the Total Solar Eclipse viewing party! Though Poughkeepsie is not in the path of totality for this total eclipse, we will experience just over 90% eclipse coverage. This event will be in the MHDM Pavilion,…

Juneteenth Planetarium Show at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum: “Navigating Freedom”

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pavilion with a fantastic show in the new portable planetarium! Discover how Harriet Tubman and other underground railroad conductors used the stars to find freedom. There will be three planetarium shows, and space is limited to 20 guests for each show. First come, first served. Click here to see…

Connect with Us: Adults with Disabilities Morning at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum invites adults with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older, along with their caregivers, to explore the second floor of the museum before it opens to the public and participate in a sensory activity. It’s a chance to enjoy the exhibits in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Click here to register.

Puppeteering with Brad: Cardboard Explosion at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Enjoy this creative and fun program with puppeteer, puppet builder and arts educator Brad Shur, the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets! With help from the audience, Brad transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Plus, participate in a puppet-inspired craft before or…

Puppeteering with Brad: Cardboard Explosion at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum in Poughkeepsie

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

Enjoy this creative and fun program with puppeteer, puppet builder and arts educator Brad Shur, the founder and lead artist of Paper Heart Puppets! With help from the audience, Brad transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes. Plus, participate in a puppet-inspired craft before or…

Worldwide Day of Play at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Get up! Get out! Come play! The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is thrilled to participate in Nickelodeon’s Our World: Worldwide Day of Play, administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event focuses on getting children and their families up, out, and playing around! Head to…

“New Year’s at Noon” Celebration at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States

The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum's "New Year's at Noon" is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday with the whole family. There will be music, plenty of activities for kids of all ages and refreshments during the countdown to noon at this popular holiday event! Click here to buy tickets.