Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Empowering children and their families
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MHDM is the ONLY children's museum in the Hudson Valley between the larger New York City and Albany areas and offers interactive exhibits and programs that promote school readiness, health & wellness, and community-building. MHDM also hosts its public farmers market - The Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market - on Monday afternoons from May through October. The Museum is located in the heart of the histo

ric waterfront in Poughkeepsie, just steps away from the Poughkeepsie Metro-North train station, the Walkway Over the Hudson's Elevator, fabulous restaurants, and a new city park. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization that is supported by admission and membership sales, program fees, donations, and grants. MHDM is a member of the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and the Museum Association of New York (MANY).

Thank you William A. Smith & Son, Inc. for supporting our efforts to provide unparalleled experiences for children to he...
06/17/2026

Thank you William A. Smith & Son, Inc. for supporting our efforts to provide unparalleled experiences for children to help them develop curiosity, confidence, and self-worth, and provide more opportunities for families to engage in hands-on learning!

For more information on corporate membership, visit: https://mhdm.org/membership/corporate-membership/

Calling all makers, builders, creators, and curious minds! 🎨⚙️ Join us!Check out all of our activities by visiting: http...
06/16/2026

Calling all makers, builders, creators, and curious minds! 🎨⚙️

Join us!

Check out all of our activities by visiting: https://mhdm.org/visit/calendar/

We are so grateful to the talented MADLab artists and The Art Effect for bringing this beautiful vision to life! The mur...
06/05/2026

We are so grateful to the talented MADLab artists and The Art Effect for bringing this beautiful vision to life! The mural perfectly captures the rich biodiversity of the Hudson River estuary while showcasing the creativity and perspective of local youth. Thank you for partnering with us—we're thrilled that this project has helped connect young artists with our museum and community. 💙🎨

We’re excited to partner with The Art Effect on a new mural surrounding the Wonderdome as part of the museum’s upcoming ...
05/28/2026

We’re excited to partner with The Art Effect on a new mural surrounding the Wonderdome as part of the museum’s upcoming Hudson River exhibit!

Designed and painted by talented local youth artists, the mural is more than a work of art. It is an opportunity for young people to share their creativity, perspectives, and voices with the broader community. Through this collaboration, youth are helping shape a major new museum experience while exploring themes connected to the Hudson River, environmental discovery, and community identity.

We’re proud to work together on a project that celebrates youth empowerment through art, creativity, and hands-on collaboration. Be sure to stop by the museum to see the mural up close and experience this inspiring new addition for yourself!

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75 N Water Street
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+18454710589

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