About
We Believe in the
Power of Play
Play is how children make sense of the world. It’s how they test ideas, build confidence, ask better questions, and discover what they love. The Orange County Children’s Museum will be built entirely around that belief — every exhibit, every program, every square foot designed to turn curiosity into learning.
Right now, Orange County families have to leave the county to find that kind of experience. We’re changing that. Our vision is a flagship museum in the heart of Orange County — a destination for the whole Hudson Valley — supported by satellite locations that bring hands-on discovery into more communities.
One Museum. Many Doorways to Discovery.
The flagship location will feature approximately 30,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space focused on STEM, art, and imaginative play — with room for school field trips, birthday parties, camps, and community events. Satellite locations across the county will extend the experience, so no family is far from a place to play and learn.
Right now, Orange County families have to leave the county to find that kind of experience. We’re changing that. Our vision is a flagship museum in the heart of Orange County — a destination for the whole Hudson Valley — supported by satellite locations that bring hands-on discovery into more communities.
Built by Community, for Community.
The museum is founded by the Junior League of Orange County, NY, whose members have served Hudson Valley families for generations. We’re joined by a growing coalition of elected officials, local businesses, educators, and families who believe Orange County’s children deserve this.
The ways we learn through play
Science & STEM
Build, launch, experiment, and explore. Hands-on science exhibits where kids learn by doing — from simple machines to circuits to the natural world of the Hudson Valley.
Art & Creativity
Open studios and maker spaces where every child is an artist. Paint, sculpt, design, and create — no experience required, mess encouraged.
Math & Problem Solving
Puzzles, patterns, building challenges, and games that make mathematical thinking feel like play — because it is.
Reading & Storytelling
Cozy story corners, puppet theaters, and language-rich play spaces that grow young readers and big imaginations.
History & Community
Exhibits that celebrate Orange County and the Hudson Valley — our river, our farms, our history — so kids grow up proud of where they’re from.