Hudson River Museum Holiday Kick-Off
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with special performances by the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers and a songwriting workshop with Jim Keyes. Visitors can take part in family art and science workshops creating paper bag snowflakes, paper chain friends, and holiday bubble ornaments. Guests can also explore current exhibitions through museum highlights tours and attend planetarium shows.
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
12–4pm on November 27, November 28, and November 29.
Parking
Free parking is available at the museum.
Accessibility
Visitors with disabilities get a discount on admission, and their caregivers get in free.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy planetarium tickets in advance, because shows are a separate purchase from general admission and the museum encourages booking ahead.
- Come on Friday for the fullest lineup: the dancers, museum highlights tours, four planetarium shows and all the holiday art and science workshops.
- Leave the craft supplies at home, because materials for all the holiday art and science workshops are provided.
- If you're coming by train, take the Metro-North Hudson Line local to Glenwood Station and walk through Trevor Park to the main entrance.
- Bring a group of 10 or more to get a discount on general admission, though the discount doesn't cover planetarium tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers return on Friday.
- On Saturday, Jim Keyes leads Songs of Wings and Wonders, a gallery performance and songwriting workshop.
- On Friday, The Sky Tonight: Holiday Edition plays in the planetarium (separate planetarium ticket).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can kids make at the workshops?
The family workshops include Paper Bag Snowflakes, Paper Chain Snow Friends, a Nebula-in-a-Bubble holiday ornament and the Cabinet of Colorful Creatures art and nature workshop. All workshop materials are provided.
Who is performing over the weekend?
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers return on Friday. On Saturday, Jim Keyes gives a gallery performance and runs a songwriting workshop, called Songs of Wings and Wonders.
Do planetarium shows need a separate ticket?
Yes. Planetarium tickets are bought on top of general admission. Members and children under 3 get in free, and booking ahead is encouraged.
Which planetarium shows are on?
Friday's lineup includes Little Skywatchers, The Stellars, The Sky Tonight: Holiday Edition and Four Tales of the Sky.
Is there parking?
Yes, the museum has free parking.
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