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Spring & Summer Hours at Port Discovery

Fall Hours at Port Discovery 2022

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Guest Services & The Special Interactions with Guests

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Drawing of the Playhouse at Port Discovery

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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A child with a huge smile raises arms with excitment after landing at the bottom of Port Discovery's giant slide

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

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Toddler slides down the slide in Chessie's Grotto at Port Discovery Children's Museum

Holiday Coat Drive

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Man and girl work on a drawing in Port Discovery Children's Museum

The Best Time to Prepare Your Child for Writing

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A child and adult sit and read together in Port Discovery's Oasis exhibit

Put Your Child on the Road to Writing and Reading with these Decoding Activities

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Upcoming Events at Port Discovery

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SPIES 2 Flight of the Hawk an immersive live theater experience at Imagination Stage

Enjoy S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk from our friends at Imagination Stage

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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 Eat Free at Select Partner Restaurants

Kids Eat Free at Select Partner Restaurants

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3 Language Activities that Support Pre-Reading for Young Children

3 Language Activities that Support Pre-Reading for Young Children

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An adult and child smiling at the camera as they read a book together in one of Port Discovery's play areas

Teaching Your Kids about Juneteenth: The Responsibility, the Importance, and the Meaning

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Families exploring Port Discovery's three floor Museum, including a multi-story climbing exhibit, slide and giant ship.

10 Kids’ Museums in and Around Maryland

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A small child sliding down a miniture blue and green slide into an excited adult's arms

Empower the Young Child with Independence

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Member Tips: How to Renew Your Port Discovery Account

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Two children playing together as they pretend to steer Port Discovery's giant S.S. Friendship exhibit across a pretend sea

Tips For Visiting Port Discovery With Children Ages 7 to 10

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An adult and several children take part in a group yoga program

Self Care Tips for Educators

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A side view of a smiling child landing at the bottom of Port Discovery's giant slide

16 Family Friendly Places to Visit This Winter in Baltimore

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30 Fun Things to Do in Baltimore With Kids

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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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A child smiles with astonishment while playing in a water activity at Port Discovery

Mega List of Fun Family Adventures in Maryland

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Toddler looking at and touching lighted bubble tubes inside of a sensory-friendly toddler play area

Tips for Visiting Port Discovery with Infants & Toddlers

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Sign that reads Sky Climber, The Sky's the Limit! in front of colorful, interactive play areas including a giant ship and multi-story slide

10 Tips for Visiting Port Discovery Children’s Museum

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Two children wearing costumes work on an art project while attending a fall Halloween event at Port Discovery

5 Easy & Fun Fall Activities for Kids & Families in Maryland

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Two children work together on an art project at Port Discovery

Helping Children Celebrate Diversity & Nurture Inclusivity

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An adult and child standing on a wooden raft smile as they work together to pull themselves across a pretend river

How Play Helps: How Play Supports Kids’ Mental Health & Emotional Development

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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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Adult and child playing on and touching lighted bubble tubes featured in one of Port Discovery's interactive play areas for toddlers

How Play Helps: Calming Stress & Anxiety in Kids + 6 Activity Ideas

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A girl standing at a table in an art studio as they work on a small art and drawing project

Why Art is Important for Kids + Fun Art Activities for Kids

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Two adults smiling and holding an infant while visiting and enjoying family time at Port Discovery Children's Museum

Membership Account Registration How-To Guide

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A group of children working together to hold and lift up a giant colorful parachute during an interactive program for kids at Port Discovery

Benefits of Guided Play

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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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An adult and a child smiling as they look at an art project they have created at Port Discovery

3 Reasons to Expose Children to Arts Early On

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5 Reasons Why Music is Important for Early Childhood Development

5 Reasons Why Music is Important for Early Childhood Development

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3 Reasons Early Literacy Skills are Important for your Child

3 Reasons Early Literacy Skills are Important for your Child