Imagine, Explore & Play at Port Discovery
Captain an imaginative adventure on the giant S.S. Friendship. Play chef and serve up tasty treats in Tiny’s Diner. Paint, draw, and create in the Studio Workshop. Take a walk through Ancient Egypt. There’s a new adventure and imaginative world around every corner at Port Discovery. Explore our three floors of interactive, hands-on play areas below and get ready for a day full of play, adventure, and exploration that’s fun and educational for the whole family.
Open Play Areas
Sky Climber
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
The Oasis
Adventure Expeditions
Tot Trails
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
The Oasis
Tot Trails
Tiny’s Diner
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
The Oasis
Tot Trails
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Sky Climber
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Adventure Expeditions
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
BGE Studio Workshop
The Oasis
Tot Trails
The Port
Wonders Of Water
Today At Port Discovery
In addition to open play sessions, Port Discovery also hosts scheduled programs and special events.
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Calendar of Events
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2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
The Gentleman Adventurer Winston Cristo presents: Journey to the Stars: Imaginarium Planetarium! An interactive, time-traveling adventure through the cosmos. Learn all about the mythology of some of our galaxies most... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Rowan the Fairy
Rowan the Fairy
Create a forest charm with Rowan the Fairy! Using the "berries" from Rowan, some twine, a tiny fairy jar can create a variety of perfect gifts to give to others.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
The Gentleman Adventurer Winston Cristo presents: Journey to the Stars: Imaginarium Planetarium! An interactive, time-traveling adventure through the cosmos. Learn all about the mythology of some of our galaxies most... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand art is an artform that has been seen throughout history and many different cultures. This hands-on workshop would allow children and their adults to engage in sand painting techniques.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Renowned time traveler Thomas Tremain Sawyer presents Tales from the Time Traveler Society. Join Thomas in the Playhouse and participate in the story as we act out the many legends... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Included with Museum Entry
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Watch and listen to stories from A.A. Milne’s classic book told through the art of shadow puppetry. Afterwards, test out the puppet techniques and create your own original tale featuring... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings 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
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Watch and listen to stories from A.A. Milne’s classic book told through the art of shadow puppetry. Afterwards, test out the puppet techniques and create your own original tale featuring... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Theater Discovery: Blacklight Puppetry
Theater Discovery: Blacklight Puppetry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for short, interactive activities where you can explore the intersection of science and theatre art as you experiment with various materials and techniques behind this... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
PINOT & AUGUSTINE from Happenstance Theatre is a family-friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of Circus. Their 45-minute, bilingual show has physical comedy and musical surprises: from pratfalls,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand art is an artform that has been seen throughout history and many different cultures. This hands-on workshop would allow children and their adults to engage in sand painting techniques.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Spring Break
Make this spring break one that you’ll never forget! Visit Port Discovery to enjoy spring-themed performances, art projects, stories and hands-on experiences that’ll be sure to bring some cheer and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Rowan the Fairy
Rowan the Fairy
Create a forest charm with Rowan the Fairy! Using the "berries" from Rowan, some twine, a tiny fairy jar can create a variety of perfect gifts to give to others.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Included with Museum Admission
Egg Hunt
Bring your own egg carton and search for eggs around Port Discovery. While supplies (eggs) last.
Included with Museum Admission
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Included with Museum Admission
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Included with Museum Admission
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
The Gentleman Adventurer Winston Cristo presents: Journey to the Stars: Imaginarium Planetarium! An interactive, time-traveling adventure through the cosmos. Learn all about the mythology of some of our galaxies most... Read more »
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Rowan the Fairy
Rowan the Fairy
Create a forest charm with Rowan the Fairy! Using the "berries" from Rowan, some twine, a tiny fairy jar can create a variety of perfect gifts to give to others.... Read more »
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
Planetarium Imaginarium with Winston Cristo
The Gentleman Adventurer Winston Cristo presents: Journey to the Stars: Imaginarium Planetarium! An interactive, time-traveling adventure through the cosmos. Learn all about the mythology of some of our galaxies most... Read more »
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand art is an artform that has been seen throughout history and many different cultures. This hands-on workshop would allow children and their adults to engage in sand painting techniques.... Read more »
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Renowned time traveler Thomas Tremain Sawyer presents Tales from the Time Traveler Society. Join Thomas in the Playhouse and participate in the story as we act out the many legends... Read more »
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
5 events,
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Watch and listen to stories from A.A. Milne’s classic book told through the art of shadow puppetry. Afterwards, test out the puppet techniques and create your own original tale featuring... Read more »
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings 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 »
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Winnie the Pooh : Shadow Storytime
Watch and listen to stories from A.A. Milne’s classic book told through the art of shadow puppetry. Afterwards, test out the puppet techniques and create your own original tale featuring... Read more »
Theater Discovery: Blacklight Puppetry
Theater Discovery: Blacklight Puppetry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for short, interactive activities where you can explore the intersection of science and theatre art as you experiment with various materials and techniques behind this... Read more »
3 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
2 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
5 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
PINOT & AUGUSTINE from Happenstance Theatre is a family-friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of Circus. Their 45-minute, bilingual show has physical comedy and musical surprises: from pratfalls,... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand-tastic Voyages
Sand art is an artform that has been seen throughout history and many different cultures. This hands-on workshop would allow children and their adults to engage in sand painting techniques.... Read more »
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
2 events,
Spring Break
Make this spring break one that you’ll never forget! Visit Port Discovery to enjoy spring-themed performances, art projects, stories and hands-on experiences that’ll be sure to bring some cheer and... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
Discovery Cart: Color Mixing
It's time for a multi-media scientific exploration of color! Mix primary colors to discover the necessary color combinations needed to make specific secondary colors.
4 events,
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Rowan the Fairy
Rowan the Fairy
Create a forest charm with Rowan the Fairy! Using the "berries" from Rowan, some twine, a tiny fairy jar can create a variety of perfect gifts to give to others.... Read more »
6 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Egg Hunt
Bring your own egg carton and search for eggs around Port Discovery. While supplies (eggs) last.
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. Jam with DJ Wavey Jones and add your own instrumental song to our kid... Read more »
4 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
4 events,
Eggsploration
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Decorate in the studio and participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy.
Chessie Collages
Decorate our resident underwater friend, Chessie, in a hands-on mixed media activity where you can color in and glue different materials onto paper.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Exciting Programs & Events
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!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
FAQs
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What are the best ages for the Museum?
Port Discovery is designed to be engaging, inspiring, educational and fun for children from birth to age 10 – and for their caregivers as well. Exhibits and experiences at the Museum are designed to help you and the children in your life bond, learn and play, and make memories together – so feel free to bring the whole family and make sure to get in on the fun while you are here. Explore our full list of exhibits and age recommendations here.
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Do I need to reserve tickets to attend the Museum?
Yes. To help us manage capacity and create a low-contact entry experience, we have moved to a fully online advance ticketing/reservation system for all guests and members. Please visit https://tickets.portdiscovery.org to purchase or reserve your tickets in advance of visiting. Choose the specific date that you’d like to visit. Fill out all necessary information and complete your ticket purchase or reservation.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Advance Tickets can be purchased and reservations can be made at https://tickets.portdiscovery.org/ in advance of your visit. For additional information regarding Port Discovery ticket policies and for information to help you plan your visit, explore our Plan Your Visit webpage.