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Mid-Hudson Children's Museum

75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-0589
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Ranked #7 of 12 attractions in Poughkeepsie
Type: Children’s Museums, Museums
Traveller Description: The Mid-Hudson Children's Museum is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Poughkeepsie.  Conveniently located adjacent to the Poughkeepsie train... more »
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Poughkeepsie, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Great for kids! FUN and we all learn something every time! Love it! You will too! Price for admission is average and I have no problem paying that for a qualiity museum for children!

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Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This is a true children's museum - one meant for families with babies through about age 5. It's intimate, but it offers a lot of different types of experiences. There is a small town that features a fire station, bakery, grocery store and construction zone which is great for pretend play. They just opened a new space just for babies... More

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New Paltz, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We are members and have been for several years. If the weather is bad this is the one good thing to do with children in the valley but it is on the small side, with very limited exhibits for kids older then 10. Good for younger children. Recent changes have eliminated many exhibits that were not functing but have repaced... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We were excited to stop by the Children's Museum with our 2-year old to get out of the house. It was much smaller on the outside than I thought it would be (converted colonial), but we were more disappointed when we walked inside. The entry fee seems a little pricey for what you get (both children--all ages--and adults are $7.50).... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We took our friends who were visiting from out of town to the museum. What fun! The museum has recently introduced a new space for babies that is away from the hustle, bustle and foot traffic of the rest of the museum. As a mom (and an early childhood educator) with a 8 month old, I found it quite clever... More

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Newburgh, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

This could be cool but so much of it is broken. The pretend ATM doesn't work, many of the computer games don't work and are outdated. No fish in the aquarium. The mechanical arm can't reach any of the fake fish to grab. The submarine sounds don't work. No water in the water exhibit. The bell on the train no... More

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

First things first: $7.50 per adult and per child price for admission. Now, that doesn't sound like a lot but it should be more like $5 for what you get, which isn't much. First floor: tot play area with basic items you'd see at any playground or tot park (a lot of parks are better). There are little tykes computers... More

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Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We took my daughter to the museum and enjoyed a nice afternoon. My daughter enjoyed the fire truck the most. I would recommend the museum for 2 hours for children 18 months- 6 years old. This museum isn't as nice as some of the larger children's museums and the price to be admitted was reasonable, but the membership is OVERPRICED!... More

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Poughkeepsie, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Have been there several times and I love that as my son ages he finds new and different experiences each time! We graduated from the toddler area to River Town and now we have ventured upstairs where learning has become interactive for both parents and children alike with their wonderful new exhibition! Love trying out all the different stations with... More

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Gardiner, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

My niece and nephew never tired of this place. We were there while they experimented with the various science or history related, hands-on exibits and were so happy to see them playing without an electronic device in thier hands. Truly a wonderful place that will satisfy most children under 11.

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