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Hudson River Museum

๐Ÿ“ Northwest Yonkers, NY

โ˜…4.5(753 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐ$8-$15๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Combines art galleries, a working planetarium, the 1877 Glenview mansion, and weekend Family Studio workshops. Strong option for mixed-age groups. Planetarium and mansion tours are ticketed separately beyond general admission.

โœ“ Planetarium showsโœ“ Historic mansionโœ“ Drop-in craftsโœ“ Hudson River viewsโœ“ Mixed-age friendlyโœ“ Rainy day option
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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…Featured review by Ingrid Hill

This is a small museum but a great local day out, especially in less favorable weather conditions like rain, heat, or cold. There are a nice array of Hudson River School painters in the permanent collection. There are also some interesting exhibits thar change over from time to time. Two museum exhibits include scavanger hunts and these were great! Additionally there is a planetarium with a very informative general audience show $8 (Adult) as well as some specialized to children. The Glenview Mansion is part of the museum and can also be toured for an additional $8. Last, but not least, the museum offers a drop in craft . Today as part of our admission my friends and I made fun little bracelets out of film. There was a children's project of decorating gloves as well. So...a little something for most tastes. All told,I believe we spent about 4 hours. Its close to Untermeyer Gardens as well.

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for mixed-age families wanting several activities under one roof without driving between venues. The combination of planetarium, mansion tour, crafts, and galleries fills a full half-day across different age interests. The venue is sized so it doesn't feel overwhelming even during busy periods.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กPlanetarium shows and mansion tours require separate tickets on top of general admission โ€” buy both to get full value
โฐDrop-in crafts are included with admission and run on weekends alongside Family Studio sessions
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAsk staff about current scavenger hunts โ€” availability varies by exhibition
๐Ÿš—Nearby Untermyer Gardens pairs well for a full-day outing

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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753 Google reviews

Multiple activities in one visit40%
Great planetarium shows25%
Beautiful location and views20%
Educational without being overwhelming15%
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Ingrid Hill

a month ago

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โ€œThis is a small museum but a great local day out, especially in less favorable weather conditions like rain, heat, or cold. There are a nice array of Hudson River School painters in the permanent collection. There are also some interesting exhibits thar change over from time to time. Two museum exhibits include scavanger hunts and these were great! Additionally there is a planetarium with a very informative general audience show $8 (Adult) as well as some specialized to children. The Glenview Mansion is part of the museum and can also be toured for an additional $8. Last, but not least, the museum offers a drop in craft . Today as part of our admission my friends and I made fun little bracelets out of film. There was a children's project of decorating gloves as well. So...a little something for most tastes. All told,I believe we spent about 4 hours. Its close to Untermeyer Gardens as well.โ€

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Joe Pettignano

a month ago

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โ€œReturning to the Hudson River Museum this past weekend was a full-circle moment for me. I was born and raised in Yonkers and hadnโ€™t been back to the museum since around 1984. As a kid, the planetarium was always my favorite part and Iโ€™m happy to say itโ€™s still just as magical. We saw the planetarium show, explored the museum galleries, and toured Glenview, the historic home on the property. The entire experience was wonderful. The museum feels vibrant, well-curated, and welcoming. Our tour guide at Glenview, Rowan, was absolutely fabulous โ€” incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining. Itโ€™s clear how much passion they bring to the history of the home, and it made the visit that much more memorable. Iโ€™m so glad I decided to return after all these years. The Hudson River Museum is truly a gem in Yonkers, and I highly recommend a visit. Will definitely visit again soon!โ€

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Lisa S

7 months ago

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โ€œVery enjoyable, lovely exhibits that covered a variety of artistic approaches. Educational and not overwhelming. The planetarium seemed to have a nice program for children along with a scavenger hunt. Nicely spaced out so it wouldn't seem crowded even if there were many visitors. And the view of the Hudson River is wonderfulโ€

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Grace Fu

3 months ago

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โ€œThis is actually a very interesting museum. You can see a lot of photographs of the history and some fun arts. Nice location and beautiful buildings. Ticket is $15/person.โ€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Hudson River Museum sits on the Yonkers riverfront with sweeping Hudson views. The permanent collection features Hudson River School paintings. Rotating exhibitions change regularly. The 1877 Glenview mansion offers walk-in tours. The planetarium runs age-targeted shows. Weekend Family Studio sessions cover art and science in hands-on formats. Drop-in crafts are included with general admission. Scavenger hunts are available for select exhibitions.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday11:00 โ€“ 17:00
Thursday12:00 โ€“ 17:00
Friday12:00 โ€“ 17:00
Saturday12:00 โ€“ 17:00
Sunday11:00 โ€“ 17:00

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