Museum Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids

Discover the best places to take kids to learn, play and explore among family-friendly museums, art galleries and other exhibitions in Westchester, the Hudson Valley, Putnam County, and Dutchess county, with this guide to museums and galleries for kids in the area. Plus, get our insider tips on how to make the most out of your family's visit, including how to get in for free.
Spotlight on Westchester Kids' Museums
Enjoy art in the great outdoors at Storm King Art Center. Photo by Janet Bloom
Best Children's Museums for Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Van Gogh’s Flowers is now open at the New York Botanical Garden through October 26.
NOW OPEN: NYBG Van Gogh’s Flowers Wows with Immersive Exhibit Fun for Kids
Head to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum from 5-8 pm on the third Saturday of the month to explore the museum for free, Photo by the author
Free Museums and Museum Days in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
Storm King's towering pieces beg visitors to draw closer. Photo courtesy of @jenterratravels
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Firefighters to the rescue at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center.
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See dinosaurs and so much more at Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven. Photo by Tosh Chiang via Flickr 2.0
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Learn about the history of the game (and work on your jumpsuit) with a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame Museum in Springfield. Hall of Honor photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Tourism
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