Programs & Events
Choose Your Own Adventure at Port Discovery
Enjoy exciting, entertaining, and educational drop-in programs and special events that are fun for the whole family. Or explore three floors of open play areas. Check out what’s coming up at Port Discovery.
Upcoming Programming & Special Events
From Special Events, Discounted Days, and Sensory Friendly Programming - Check out programs and activities run daily by our Learning & Visitor Experience Team on our event calendar!
35 events found.
Calendar of Events
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Tuesday
Wednesday
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Sunday
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Beginning at 3PM on Monday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Tuesday at 12PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
The museum is open on Mondays during Winter Break 2025 from 9AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Though the museum is closed, we invite you to continue playtime at home, making memories, exploring imagination and having fun together! We’ll be posting a special video activity for you... Read more »
Closed
2 events,
Though the museum is closed, we invite you to continue playtime at home, making memories, exploring imagination and having fun together! Tune in for a special video featuring Peake the... Read more »
Closed
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3… 2… 1… Blast Off into a day of out-of-this world fun! We’re kicking off the 12 Days of Play with a space-themed adventure filled with stellar activities, cosmic crafts,... Read more »
$24.95
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
‘Tis the season to dance and sing with joy! Explore various genres of music and play with hands-on sound makers and instruments. All hours are subject to change, and more... Read more »
$24.95
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Put on your explorer hat and get ready to Dig It! Unearth fossils, brush away the past, and stomp like a dinosaur as you explore the exciting world of archeology.... Read more »
$24.95
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open on Mondays during Winter Break 2025 from 9AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
It’s time to unleash your inner animal during Going Wild, a day full of furry, feathery, and fantastically fun adventures! Whether you stomp like an elephant, flutter like a butterfly,... Read more »
$24.95
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
We’re chasing the magic of bubbles during Pop It, a day bursting with joy! Whether you’re making giant bubbles or tiny ones, this day is all about celebrating the simplicity... Read more »
$24.95
5 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Noontime New Year from 10AM-3PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Wrap up the year with a joyful day of play during Noontime New Year! We’re throwing the biggest party of the year full of cheerful music, a giant balloon drop,... Read more »
$24.95
Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Help Port Discovery ring in 2025 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Take a family photo in front of our New Year’s Eve backdrop. Make your own confetti cannon... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Roll out of bed and jump right into the fun at Pajama Jam! Wear your favorite pajamas and get ready for a day filled with cozy activities, playful stories, and... Read more »
$24.95
3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get ready to light up your day with Sparkle and Shine, a celebration of all things bright and beautiful! Explore the science of light through hands-on activities that shimmer, glow,... Read more »
$24.95
4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
We ❤ Baltimore is a joyful tribute to the people, place, and spirit that make our city one of a kind. We’re celebrating the city we call home with a... Read more »
$24.95
4 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Jump, run, stretch, and play: Today is all about movement and fun! Move It is all about celebrating the ways our bodies can move through active games, silly challenges and... Read more »
$24.95
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
|
4 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, wants to see the famous "Miracle on 34th Street" decorations in Hampden's neighborhood. Journey with him and explore how different communities use lights during... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Beginning at 3PM on Monday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Tuesday at 12PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. The museum is open on Mondays during Winter Break 2025 from 9AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,
Though the museum is closed, we invite you to continue playtime at home, making memories, exploring imagination and having fun together! We’ll be posting a special video activity for you... Read more »
Closed
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2 events,
Though the museum is closed, we invite you to continue playtime at home, making memories, exploring imagination and having fun together! Tune in for a special video featuring Peake the... Read more »
Closed
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3… 2… 1… Blast Off into a day of out-of-this world fun! We’re kicking off the 12 Days of Play with a space-themed adventure filled with stellar activities, cosmic crafts,... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
‘Tis the season to dance and sing with joy! Explore various genres of music and play with hands-on sound makers and instruments. All hours are subject to change, and more... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Put on your explorer hat and get ready to Dig It! Unearth fossils, brush away the past, and stomp like a dinosaur as you explore the exciting world of archeology.... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open on Mondays during Winter Break 2025 from 9AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
It’s time to unleash your inner animal during Going Wild, a day full of furry, feathery, and fantastically fun adventures! Whether you stomp like an elephant, flutter like a butterfly,... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
We’re chasing the magic of bubbles during Pop It, a day bursting with joy! Whether you’re making giant bubbles or tiny ones, this day is all about celebrating the simplicity... Read more »
$24.95
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5 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Noontime New Year from 10AM-3PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Wrap up the year with a joyful day of play during Noontime New Year! We’re throwing the biggest party of the year full of cheerful music, a giant balloon drop,... Read more »
$24.95
Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Help Port Discovery ring in 2025 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Take a family photo in front of our New Year’s Eve backdrop. Make your own confetti cannon... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Roll out of bed and jump right into the fun at Pajama Jam! Wear your favorite pajamas and get ready for a day filled with cozy activities, playful stories, and... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get ready to light up your day with Sparkle and Shine, a celebration of all things bright and beautiful! Explore the science of light through hands-on activities that shimmer, glow,... Read more »
$24.95
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4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
We ❤ Baltimore is a joyful tribute to the people, place, and spirit that make our city one of a kind. We’re celebrating the city we call home with a... Read more »
$24.95
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4 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Jump, run, stretch, and play: Today is all about movement and fun! Move It is all about celebrating the ways our bodies can move through active games, silly challenges and... Read more »
$24.95
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Museum Programs & Special Events for Guests & Members
Musical story times. Silly comedy shows. Guest performances from authors, magicians, and more! Daily drop-in programs and fun special events are part of the playful learning experience at Port Discovery! Explore our upcoming in-Museum programs and events on our Special Events Calendar.
Discounted Admission Programs
Community Days, PlayMakers, & Military Discounts
Port Discovery Children’s Museum is committed to ensuring every child has access to powerful, purposeful play – and as part of that commitment, we offer several programs that provide discounted access opportunities to guests and community members.
Access, Inclusion & Sensory-Friendly Programs
Sensory-Friendly Mornings and Access & Inclusion Afternoons
The Museum strives to be an inclusive and accessible space that celebrates neurodiversity and welcomes people of all needs and abilities. We currently offer monthly Sensory Friendly Mornings, open to all guests and members, and weekly Access & Inclusion Afternoons open to groups serving children and families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Pre-registration is required.
Community & Caregiver Programs
Programs for Our Community, Parents, Caregivers & More!
Port Discovery is dedicated to being a resource and advocate for children, families, caregivers, educators, and the vibrant community we are part of. We provide a variety of resources, including programs for parents and caregivers, and love taking Port Discovery on the road to communities through events, festivals, and other opportunities.
Open Play Areas
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum student visits, exhibits, and programs are supported in part by the following partners:
