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We’re Building Something Big: Port Discovery Joins the LEGO® Playful Learning Network!

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Port Discovery’s 2025 Play It Forward: A Night Celebrating Magic, Momentum, and Big Announcements

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Request for Artistic Proposals: SKIES Exhibit

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Read Our FY24 Annual Report

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Port Discovery Announces Five New Board Members to Help Drive Growth and Community Impact

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New Blocktopia Exhibit Opens Fall 2024

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Port Discovery Celebrates 25th Anniversary with a Free Admission Day

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Celebrating Success: Play It Forward Raises Funds for PlayMakers Program

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Port Discovery Launches New Multi-Generational Program! 

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Port Discovery Children’s Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Ambitious $17.5M Exhibition Master Plan and a Year of Engaging Events

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Request for Proposal: Atrium Mural Opportunity 2024

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Best Kid Friendly Gifts for this Holiday Season

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Join Port Discovery on GivingTuesday

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Read Our FY23 Annual Report

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Port Discovery Awarded $150,000 as Part of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program from FEMA

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Set Sail for School with Port Discovery – 5 Tips to Prepare for the School Year

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Request for Proposal: Artist Exhibition Program 2023-2024

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A child wears a white bird costume and poses in Port Discovery Children's Museum's theater exhibit.

The PlayHouse at Port Discovery is Officially Open!

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Statement on the Misuse of a Ticket Code This Weekend

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Port Discovery Announces New Partnership to Expand Services for Families with Disabilities

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Thank You for Powering the Future of Play!

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Port Discovery Construction is Underway

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Port Discovery Partners with the Pratt Library to Create the Children’s Library of Things

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Port Discovery Just Opened a Micro Market and Gift Shop

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Port Discovery's Noontime New Year 2022 Ball Drop

An Interview with Port Discovery’s CEO: Her Wishes and Goals for 2023

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Scripted Stories for Visiting Port Discovery

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Port Discovery Awarded Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits to share with Donors!

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Fall Hours at Port Discovery 2022

Hours at Port Discovery

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Upcoming Events at Port Discovery

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Port Discovery Children's Museum Annual Report FY22

Read Our FY22 Annual Report

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Mini Photo Sessions at Port Discovery on Sunday, November 6

Mini Photo Sessions at the Museum on Sunday, November 6

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Kids Meal Deals at Select Partner Restaurants

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Member Tips: How to Renew Your Port Discovery Account

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Tips For Visiting Port Discovery With Children Ages 7 to 10

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Carter Arnot Polakoff President & Chief Executive Officer

14 Questions with Port Discovery’s New President & CEO Carter Arnot Polakoff

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Carter Arnot Polakoff President & Chief Executive Officer

Carter Arnot Polakoff Named President & CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum

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Tips for Visiting Port Discovery with Infants & Toddlers

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10 Tips for Visiting Port Discovery Children’s Museum

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Two children work together as they stack foam blocks on a pretend crane in Port Discovery's Port Open Play Area

Port Discovery Children’s Museum Launches New Access Program Providing Low-Cost Access to Play & Learning

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Membership Account Registration How-To Guide

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View looking across and down at Port Discovery's multi-floor climber with a swirly slide and multi-level interactive ship exhibit

Reach for the Clouds in Port Discovery’s New SkyClimber!

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A front view of Port Discovery's multi-story Port Exhibit, which features a giant blue ship called the S.S. Friendship

Become a Captain of the S.S. Friend Ship as you Explore The Port

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    35 Market Place
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    Baltimore, MD 21202

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Baltimore, MD 21202

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