Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
- Children science museum
- Regional draw
- Poughkeepsie
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum on Poughkeepsie’s waterfront offers hands-on learning for children and their caregivers.
Interactive exhibits encourage exploration of science and everyday problem solving within a setting close to other Hudson River visitor destinations.
The museum was formerly called Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum; use its current name and website when planning. Check opening days, age suitability and admission before arriving, as Monday and holiday schedules vary. Adult supervision is required, and groups should book separately. The photograph shows the building exterior. Follow current food, parking-validation and gallery rules, and confirm any special program’s registration requirements.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Daniel Case / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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Poughkeepsie Post OfficePoughkeepsie’s main post office is a substantial New Deal civic building at Market and Mansion streets.
Franny Reese State ParkFranny Reese State Park occupies wooded land above the Hudson River at Highland, opposite Poughkeepsie.