Queens & Kings & Knights & Things
Step into a world of adventure and imagination on September 13 & 14!
Get ready to don your crown, grab your shield, and journey back in time to the age of castles and kingdoms.
From crafting your own royal accessories to testing your knightly skills in fun, interactive activities, this magical weekend is packed with exciting experiences for kids of all ages. Encounter enchanting characters, explore medieval-themed activities, and immerse yourself in the lore and legends of the past. Join us for a weekend full of epic fun, perfect for your little knights, queens, and kings!
Members Get Free Admission
Members get free admission to this special medieval theme weekend!
Event Activities
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The Dragon's Lair
Dare to step into the Dragon’s Lair if you’re brave enough! Port Discovery’s Kick It Up exhibit transforms into a realm of adventure. Walk through the dragon’s mouth and discover a world of dragon-themed games and surprises. This is the ultimate destination for young dragon tamers and fearless knights!
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Design Your Own Coat of Arms
Take on the role of a medieval noble and craft a coat of arms that reflects your unique story! With templates and real historical examples for inspiration, guests can trace, design, and decorate their very own heraldic masterpiece.
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Junior Jousting
Grab your lance, mount your steed, and get ready to ride! Whether you’re galloping on a scooter-powered cardboard horse or bouncing into battle on a jousting hopper, this high-energy activity lets young knights test their courage, balance, and bravery in a safe and silly showdown. Who will be crowned the champion of the realm?
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Fairy Garden-Train Table
This weekend, the train table transforms into a magical fairy garden! Explore and imagine as you dive into a whimsical world perfect for pretend play and creative adventures. Let your imagination bloom in this enchanting space made just for little dreamers.
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Castle & Catapults
Build your own castle masterpiece and then test its strength by launching soft balls at a giant cardboard fortress with kid-friendly catapults. Join the fun and put your creativity and aim to the test!
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Mythological Scavenger Hunt
Ten legendary creatures from myth and folklore have hidden themselves throughout the museum and they need your help to be found! Explore each exhibit space, uncover the clues, and match every creature to its secret hiding spot. Think you’ve got what it takes to complete the quest? Grab a hunt sheet and let the adventure begin!
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Cardboard Armory
Join a fun, hands-on 20-minute session to build your very own cardboard short sword. After building, take your sword to the Art Cove to decorate and make it truly your own! Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 4 PM.
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The Great Quest
Do you have what it takes to become a medieval hero? Choose your path and create your character to begin the journey. Meet friends along the way as you take on tasks to complete the challenge.
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Discovery Tales
Join us for a special themed edition of Discovery Tales, where magical stories and legendary adventures await! Gather with fellow young adventurers and let your imagination lead the way through tales of dragons, castles, and heroic quests.
Events
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open on Mondays during Winter Break 2025 from 9AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
It’s time to unleash your inner animal during Going Wild, a day full of furry, feathery, and fantastically fun adventures! Whether you stomp like an elephant, flutter like a butterfly,... Read more »
$24.95
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3 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
We’re chasing the magic of bubbles during Pop It, a day bursting with joy! Whether you’re making giant bubbles or tiny ones, this day is all about celebrating the simplicity... Read more »
$24.95
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4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Noontime New Year from 10AM-3PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Wrap up the year with a joyful day of play during Noontime New Year! We’re throwing the biggest party of the year full of cheerful music, a giant balloon drop,... Read more »
$24.95
Help Port Discovery ring in 2025 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Take a family photo in front of our New Year’s Eve backdrop. Make your own confetti cannon... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
The Kick it Up exhibit will be closed until Fall 2026 for an exhibit takeover with Brick City. This is subject to change with potential extension, thank you for your... Read more » Roll out of bed and jump right into the fun at Pajama Jam! Wear your favorite pajamas and get ready for a day filled with cozy activities, playful stories, and... Read more »
$24.95
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4 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get ready to light up your day with Sparkle and Shine, a celebration of all things bright and beautiful! Explore the science of light through hands-on activities that shimmer, glow,... Read more »
$24.95
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5 events,
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
The museum is open during Winter Break 2025 from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
We ❤ Baltimore is a joyful tribute to the people, place, and spirit that make our city one of a kind. We’re celebrating the city we call home with a... Read more »
$24.95
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5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for 12 Days of Play from December 22nd-January 2nd! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Jump, run, stretch, and play: Today is all about movement and fun! Move It is all about celebrating the ways our bodies can move through active games, silly challenges and... Read more »
$24.95
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5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Using our interactive, hands-on light table, explore how light is a key element of creating the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are all... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Every snowflake that falls from the sky on a snowy day is perfectly symmetrical! Using magnets and observation, create your own symmetrical snowflake and explore the differences of snowflakes in... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Using our interactive, hands-on light table, explore how light is a key element of creating the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are all... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
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Featured
Join us for Stuffies Day Out! Visit Port Discovery on January 17th for Stuffies Day Out! Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play, creativity, and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Join Danny Joe from the preschool streaming series, Danny Joe’s Tree House is bringing his best friend... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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8 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Sensory Friendly Sunday is canceled on January 18 due to inclement weather. Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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8 events,
Featured
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-5PM for MLK Day on February 16th, 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Join us at the museum and participate in a variety of MLK Day activities presented by our Learning & Visitor... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Trace a template or your won shoe and consider what it would be like to walk a mile in YOUR shoes. Decorate your sole with words that encourage perseverance and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Speech bubbles are used in cartoons to represent character’s speeches and thoughts. Use some real-life life ones to explore language, poetry, and the words behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s... Read more »
$24.95
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Using our interactive, hands-on light table, explore how light is a key element of creating the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are all... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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7 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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!... Read more »
$10
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Using our interactive, hands-on light table, explore how light is a key element of creating the colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet are all... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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9 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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8 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
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Featured
Sip, savor, and support learning through play! Join us for a grown-up friend-raiser (21+) in support of Port Discovery’s educational and access programs. Hops & Vines brings together the best... Read more »
SOLD OUT!
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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