Mid-Hudson Children's Museum Dutchess County

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(134) · Children's museum in Poughkeepsie, United States
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The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the ideal destination for families with children. With exhibits that promote play and early learning, the …

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May 1, 2024
WAS a fantastic place for kids for years and we have been many times, but they changed the name and the focus to one of pushing an agenda. There is an ideology being fully promoted there now. It no l… Full review by A I
Feb 10, 2022
It is such a fun place for kids....My then 8 year old and twin 3 year olds spent the whole summer of 2019 there. It is educational, good exercise, safe and clean. I highly recommend! Full review by Tarpgirl
May 13, 2020
My grandchildren had a great time at this museum in Poughkeepsie. We spent about 3 hrs trying the various exhibits. Outside we had a great picnic lunch overlooking the Hudson River. Full review by nystraveler295
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Questions & answers

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Would this museum be good for an 8 month old? Or too young? Thanks!
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There is a very small play area for babies but I would wait until your child is a little older. My grandkids were 5, almost 3 and 11 months when they went and the 11 month old played for a …
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There is a very small play area for babies but I would wait until your child is a little older. My grandkids were 5, almost 3 and 11 months when they went and the 11 month old played for a little while in the play area then fell asleep for the rest of the time we were there. the older kids got he most out of it.
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Would a smart 18 month old enjoy this?
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Absolutely. For further information, see description of the museum's Early Learning Junction at the museum's web site.
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Restaurant for kids to eat at
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There are places near the train station but I recall no fast food places. Sorry.
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Would an almost 10 year old enjoy the exhibits at this museum?
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Yes, I agree with John P. The scientific experiments are definitely worth it, even for an adult.
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I would like to know if this is close to the metro north station? also what are the nearest hotels by the metro north?
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Yes, we are a 2-3 minute walk from the train station (on the same block, across the street toward the river). The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel is located in downtown …
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Yes, we are a 2-3 minute walk from the train station (on the same block, across the street toward the river). The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel is located in downtown Poughkeepsie. We like them!
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Payment in full is due at time of reservation for all parties.
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