Discovery Days

May 9, 2012 (Pre-K to 2nd Grade)
May 10, 2012 (3rd Grade & up)

PortAbility Day
May 8, 2012 (Children on the Autism spectrum)


VSA Be A Part of The Arts Day
May 11, 2012 (Children of all abilities)

Discovery Days increase opportunities for children with disabilities to be included in Museum events by providing an experience that fully embraces children with special needs through days dedicated entirely to them. On Discovery Days, children with special needs are free to explore the Museum in a modified environment where the lights and exhibit sounds are lowered to keep everyone at ease. Group bookings are limited to special needs groups and volitional visitors are asked to engage in quieter and calmer play.

 

The needs of parents, educators and caretakers are addressed by providing a venue for parents and educators to connect with community organizations and resources while raising their comfort level at the Museum. Discovery Days currently take place four days a year with one day dedicated to children with Autism. Each day hosts 400 children and caregivers.

Maryland Discovery Days Program Partners:

  • PACT: Helping Children with Special Needs, an affiliate of Kennedy Krieger
  • Abilities Network/Project ACT
  • Pets on Wheels
  • VSA
  • Kennedy Krieger
  • Astro Events
  • Karma Dogs
  • Kennedy KriegerUniversity of Maryland College Park

Admission is free for Maryland school students. Advance registration is required.  Contact Kristie Gulick at 410.864.2664 or kgulick@portdiscovery.org.

Download the 2011-2012 Discovery Days flier.


Discovery Days are generously supported by the MetLife Foundation and CVS CareMark.


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