Children's Museums

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Name: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Address: 120 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY 12518, Cornwall, NY, US
Telephone: (845) 534-5506
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (172 reviews)

📍 120 Muser Dr, Cornwall, NY 12518

📞 (845) 534-5506

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🕐 Hours

Monday	6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday	6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	6 AM–8 PM
Thursday	6 AM–8 PM
Friday	6 AM–8 PM
Saturday	6 AM–8 PM
Sunday	6 AM–8 PM

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About Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Nature center with educational programs. Long-running educational nature center featuring a play area & an outdoor discovery center. Grasshopper Grove is a seasonal interactive play area open only Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-4pm during Mid-April through Mid-November, providing structured seasonal access to hands-on nature exploration. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 172 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Nature Center
Best For: All ages
Location: Cornwall, NY (Hudson Valley)
Hours: Trails dawn to dusk daily; Center weekends 12-4pm
Award: Best Place to Take Kids in Hudson Valley & Best Nature Center (2 years in a row)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Grasshopper Grove is a seasonal interactive play area open only Saturdays & Sundays from 10am-4pm during Mid-April through Mid-November, providing structured seasonal access to hands-on nature exploration
⭐The museum operates an Outdoor Discovery Campus with nature trails and a separate Wildlife Education Campus (open weekends 12-4pm), providing dual educational venues across the preserve
⭐Hiking trails span approximately 4 trails of varying lengths accessible dawn to dusk daily, with staff providing detailed guided experiences and personalized recommendations for optimal trail exploration
⭐The museum offers specialized educational programs including Maple Syrup Tours that teach visitors about local forestry history, tree biology, and traditional syrup harvesting and processing techniques

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book a guided tour like the Maple Syrup Tour to enhance your visit—reviewers praised the knowledgeable tour guides (like Carl) who provide entertaining, educational experiences for both children and adults.
💬Plan to explore the 4 well-maintained hiking trails which offer scenic views suitable for all fitness levels, but allow 2-3 hours and check for ticks afterward as mentioned by visitors.
💡Visit Grasshopper Grove on weekends (10am-4pm, Mid-April through Mid-November) for interactive outdoor play, or access the Wildlife Education Campus on weekends (12-4pm) to maximize hands-on learning experiences.
💡Ask staff members for guidance on the best way to experience the preserve—reviewers highlighted that staff like Eric provide detailed recommendations that enhance your visit and help you discover hidden aspects of the preserve.
🕐Arrive early to hike the trails at dawn when you're most likely to see wildlife and avoid crowds, since trails are open dawn to dusk daily.