Who: Port Discovery Children’s Museum & Baltimore City Families – children ages 6 – 10 years old.

What: Port Discovery’s youth leadership program – Next Generation Youth Advisory Council

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Children and families jumped, clapped, hooted and hollered with excitement at a recent assembly that took place at James McHenry Elementary/Middle School.

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Breaking Financial Barriers Through Numerous Community Access Programs

Port Discovery Children’s Museum understands and celebrates the community diversity within Baltimore City and the surrounding communities. After just celebrating our 20th Birthday here in the historic Fish Market Building, what can we say - we love Baltimore!

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Thank you.

It is because of people like you that Port Discovery is able to open their doors and provide free or reduced admission to 60% of the school groups who visited Port Discovery in 2017 – all from Title I designations.  

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Enjoy indoor fun and learning at The Port Discovery Pop Up at The Shops at Kenilworth 

Come have a play date with Port Discovery! Spark your child’s imagination through playful learning, exciting story times, make-and-take art activities and more at The Port Discovery Pop Up at The Shops at Kenilworth.

Perfect for families with babies, toddlers and children up to age 5 looking for indoor activities to enjoy, play dates at Port Discovery’s Pop Up will feature fun weekly themes and activities from Wildlife Adventures, Classic Plastic Bricks, and more.

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It’s electric!

Nope, we’re not talking about the song…we’re talking about the spark happening among third, fourth and fifth grade students around Baltimore City as they learn about electricity, chemistry, the importance of careful observation– as well as many other STEM topics!

• Read more about Port Discovery Sparks STEM Learning for Baltimore City Students with Thanks to The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

Pop-Up Play Space Offers Free Admission & Educational Programs, Messy Art, and Building Activities for Children

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Discovery Stage Series Includes Performances from Award-Winning Children’s Artists

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From enhancing motor, decision making, visual learning and language skills to social-emotional development (just to name a few!) it’s easy to see that the arts - music, theater and art - can have a profound impact on little learners.

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Dressing-up, putting on performances, creating music, painting…what do these things all have in common? These creative outlets all help children develop important social-emotional, physiological and cognitive skills according to the National Endowment for the Arts. 

• Read more about 3 Reasons to Expose Your Child to the Arts Early On