Port Discovery Children's Museum

$10 Community Day
2025-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
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!

OPEN | 10AM-5PM
2025-05-16, 2025-05-10, 2025-05-09
The museum is open Friday through Saturday from 10AM-5PM for the Spring. These hours may change as we enter the Spring season. Thank you for your understanding!
Hours are subject to change. Please refer to our hours page for additional hours.

Pop-Up Puppets
2025-05-15 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 12:30
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, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Discovery Time
2025-05-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-11 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-07 11:00 - 11:30
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, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

OPEN | 10AM-3PM
2025-05-15, 2025-05-14, 2025-05-08, 2025-05-07
The museum is open Wednesday through Thursday from 10AM-3PM for the Spring. These hours may change as we enter the Spring season. Thank you for your understanding!
Hours are subject to change. Please refer to our hours page for additional hours.

Sense-sation Station
2025-05-14 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-05-07 13:30 - 14:00
Explore your senses through hands-on learning and participate in sensory friendly mini-activities suited for all ages.
Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

Access & Inclusion Afternoons
2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00
Port Discovery’s Access & Inclusion Afternoons provide Museum access on select weekday afternoons to families who would benefit from a modified sensory friendly environment for play and learning for children, their caregivers, and families.

CLOSED
2025-05-13, 2025-05-12, 2025-05-06
The museum is closed Monday-Tuesday for the Spring. These hours may change as we enter the Spring season. Thank you for your understanding!
Hours are subject to change.

Exploration Bins: Life is a Garden
2025-05-11 14:00 - 14:30
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 play pretend with the surprises in store. With Life is a Garden, these garden themed bins will focus on nature and the critters in our backyards!
Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

OPEN | 11AM-5PM
2025-05-11
The museum is open Sunday from 11AM-5PM for the Spring. These hours may change as we enter the Spring season. Thank you for your understanding!
Hours are subject to change. Please refer to our hours page for additional hours.

Imagine That!
2025-05-10 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-10 13:00 - 13:30
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on activity focused on imaginative play through an interactive improvisation game where you create your own character in the exhibit, led by one of our learning specialists.
Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

The Preakness Showcase at Port Discovery
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11
Celebrate the spirit of Maryland, on May 10 & 11, with The Preakness Showcase at Port Discovery! From ponies and Maryland-inspired art projects to local music and interactive activities, this weekend honors everything that makes the Old Line State unique. It’s a fantastic way to get excited right before Preakness, all while learning and having fun with your family!
Programming this Weekend Includes…
Hat Decorating : Get ready to create a fashion statement worthy of the Preakness! In the Art Cove, you’ll have everything you need to design your very own stylish, one-of-a-kind hat. Let your imagination run wild with vibrant colors, feathers, ribbons, and all things glamorous. Whether you’re making a masterpiece for yourself or just having fun, it’s the perfect way to join in on the Preakness spirit!
Hippity Hop Horse Races : Giddy up! It’s time for some fun-filled competition in our Hippity Hop Horse Races. Hop, skip, and jump your way through the race track on inflatable horses—who will cross the finish line first? A great way for kids and families to join in the excitement of the Preakness race, all while bouncing and laughing together.
Sno-ball Exploration Bins : Beat the heat with a cool sensory experience! Dive into our Sno-ball Exploration Bins and discover colorful, squishy, icy textures that will spark curiosity and creativity. Perfect for little hands to dig, squish, and explore as they uncover surprises hidden within. A great way to cool down while engaging the senses in a playful, hands-on way!
Music & Me : Tune in to the sounds of the season! Join us for a lively, interactive musical experience inspired by the excitement of Preakness. Dance, sing, and groove to the beats as we celebrate with a family-friendly concert full of rhythm, fun, and Preakness vibes. Let’s make some noise and get the whole crowd moving!
Black-Eyed Susan Planting : Bring a piece of the Preakness home with you! In this hands-on gardening activity, participants will plant their very own Black-Eyed Susan, Maryland’s state flower. Learn how to care for these beautiful blooms while celebrating the spirit of the race. Take home your potted plant to watch it grow,and keep the Preakness energy alive all season long!
Stay tuned for more information about special programming this preakness weekend.

Tech & Tinker
2025-05-09 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-07 12:00 - 12:30
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 scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

The Music in Me
2025-05-08 11:00 - 11:30
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
