Museums in Hudson Valley

7 listed across 7 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.

Hudson River Museum

museum · Yonkers

AgesEarly Explorers for children up to age 5; youth admission ages 3–18; children under 3 free. Planetarium shows include Little Skywatchers ages 3–6.

ScheduleWednesday–Friday 12–5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Early Explorers Saturdays & Sundays 12–4 p.m. Planetarium Saturdays & Sundays 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2, and 3:30 p.m.

PriceAdults $15; youth (3–18) $8; children under 3 free. Planetarium extra: adults +$8, youth +$6. Early Explorers free with general admission.

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Museum Village of Old Smith's Clove

museum · Monroe

AgesChildren 10 and under listed on admission

ScheduleSummer Thu-Sun 11am-4pm; school year Sat-Sun 11am-4pm

PriceAdult $10; seniors/students $5; children 10 and under free

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Storm King Art Center

museum · New Windsor

AgesChildren & Families programs: all ages

ScheduleHands-on Children & Families programs Sundays, May-November, drop-in 12-3pm; no registration

PriceFree with admission. Child 4 and under free. Youth 5-17 weekday $15 / weekend $18. Orange County students up to 21 free with school ID or proof of residency.

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Katonah Museum of Art Family Programs

museum · Katonah

AgesSchool’s Out / Art’s In recommended ages 3–12. Summer Creativity Club ages 6–12.

ScheduleLearning Center drop-in during museum hours. School’s Out workshops on select school-vacation days (sessions 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.).

PriceSchool’s Out / Art’s In: $35 adult/child pair, $15 additional guest; members $20 pair / $10 additional guest (includes museum admission).

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Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum

museum · Poughkeepsie

Ages0–12

ScheduleTue–Sat 9:30am–5:00pm; Sun 11:00am–5:00pm; also Mondays in July and August

Price$15 child admission; children under 1 free; City of Poughkeepsie children 12 and under (and up to two caregivers) free while grant funds last; third Sunday Family Free Night 5:30–7:30pm free

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Trailside Museums and Zoo

museum · Bear Mountain

AgesCurious Cubs Story Time recommended for children 5 and under

ScheduleOpen daily year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas; summer hours 10:00am-4:30pm; winter hours 10:00am-4:00pm. Family programs and monthly hikes.

PriceTrailside suggested donation $1/person; Bear Mountain parking $10/vehicle. Curious Cubs Story Time free (parking fee applies).

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Westchester Children's Museum

museum · Rye

AgesDaily programs for young children; drop-off classes include ages 3–5, 6–9, and 10–13

ScheduleOpen 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Story Time every day 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.; Music & Movement every day 11 a.m. & 4 p.m.

PriceAdmission $16 per person; seniors $14; children under 1 free; EBT $3 per person (up to 4).

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