During the summer time, parents are always looking for activities to do with children. This summer we have come up with a list of fun children museums for all ages to explore.
1. Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
Address: 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone Number: (845) 471-0589
About: They have exhibits that concentrate on early learning, science, literacy, math, art and music. They provide an educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop introductory skills, to participate in play and to develop personal connections.
General Admission: $8.00 and MHCM Members: Free
2. Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame
Address: 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
Phone Number: 845-294-6330
About: The museum collects and preserves the history of harness racing and serves as a hall of fame for The American Standardbred horse.
General Admission: Free
3. The Children's Museum of Science and Technology (The Junior Museum)
Address: 250 Jordan Road, (in the Rensselaer Tech Park), Troy, NY 12180
Phone Number: 15182352120
About: Educational exhibits feature fun, hands-on stations about science and technology, plus a planetarium.
General Admission: $5.00 per person ages 2 and up. Free for SUNY Poly CMOST Members.
4. Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston
Address: 266 Fair Street, Kingston, NY
Phone Number: (845) 331-0866
About: All your firefighting questions can be answered here. You will get to see some of the oldest equipment to the newest.
General Admission: $5
5. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Address: 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall, NY 12518
Phone Number: (845) 534-5506
About: At the museum you will be able to hike and visit different exhibits of wildlife along with learning about how to care for your community’s environment.
General Admission: Free to museum members, $3 for non-members
6. The Den of Marbletown
Address: 1 Basten Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Phone Number: +(1)845 687-6441
About: A Steiff museum, a Steiff gift shop, and a family suite Bed and Breakfast where teddy bears teach you about the history of Steiff.
General Admission: Children (1 and under): Free, Children (2 – 17): $1.00, Adults: $2.00, Seniors: $1.00, Family Rate: $5.00, Members: Free
7. New York State Museum
Address: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
Phone Number: 518-474-5877
About: A learning center of art, science, and history where you can explore the human and natural history of the state.
General Admission: $5 per individual and $10 per family (suggested)
8. Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park
Address: 81 Carnwath Farms Lane Wappinger Falls, NY 12590
Phone Number: 845-632-1570
About: "Carnwath Farms, a place for the arts, history, leisure, and culture for the residents of Wappinger and her visitors" -Town of Wappinger Town Board, May 2003
General Admission: Free (donations are accepted)
