Imagine, Explore & Play at Port Discovery
Captain an imaginative adventure on the giant S.S. Friendship. Play chef and serve up tasty treats in Tiny’s Diner. Paint, draw, and create in the Studio Workshop. Take a walk through Ancient Egypt. There’s a new adventure and imaginative world around every corner at Port Discovery. Explore our three floors of interactive, hands-on play areas below and get ready for a day full of play, adventure, and exploration that’s fun and educational for the whole family.
Open Play Areas
Sky Climber
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
The Oasis
Adventure Expeditions
Tot Trails
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
The Oasis
Tot Trails
Tiny’s Diner
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
The Oasis
Tot Trails
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Sky Climber
Kick it Up!
BGE Studio Workshop
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Adventure Expeditions
The Overlook
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
BGE Studio Workshop
The Oasis
Tot Trails
The Port
Wonders Of Water
Today At Port Discovery
In addition to open play sessions, Port Discovery also hosts scheduled programs and special events.
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Calendar of Events
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2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Be A Hero: Galaxy Rebels
Come be a hero at a Children’s Museum not so far away! On May 4 & 5th, visit Port Discovery Children’s Museum for fun that visitors from all planets and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
2 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
PINOT & AUGUSTINE from Happenstance Theatre is a family-friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of Circus. Their 45-minute, bilingual show has physical comedy and musical surprises: from pratfalls,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Included with Museum Entry
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and Tuesday mornings until 12 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and Tuesday mornings until 12 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
Included with Museum Entry
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Included with Museum Entry
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
Included with Museum Entry
$12 Friday Fun Nights
$12 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $12!
$12
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
2 events,
Be A Hero: Galaxy Rebels
Come be a hero at a Children’s Museum not so far away! On May 4 & 5th, visit Port Discovery Children’s Museum for fun that visitors from all planets and... Read more »
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
2 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
2 events,
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
Happenstance Theatre: PINOT & AUGUSTINE
PINOT & AUGUSTINE from Happenstance Theatre is a family-friendly clown duo inspired by the golden age of Circus. Their 45-minute, bilingual show has physical comedy and musical surprises: from pratfalls,... Read more »
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
3 events,
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
1 event,
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
1 event,
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Hip-Hop Fundamentals: Emceeing
Join Emcee Sethy K and DJ Wavy Jones on an exploratory journey through the music of Hip-Hop. Show off your freestyle rapping skills or use our template to create your... Read more »
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and Tuesday mornings until 12 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and Tuesday mornings until 12 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Movement Lab
Movement Lab
Participate in yoga inspired activities that will encourage the development of spatial awareness, confidence, and both physical and mental strength. See how movement and traveling are connected.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
3 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
BearTube sensation Ted “Theodore” Bearson presents Teddy Talks! This informative presentation will feature puppets, slideshows, and morale boosting lessons good for little and big kids alike.
$12 Friday Fun Nights
$12 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $12!
Exciting Programs & Events
Musical story times. Silly comedy shows. Guest performances from authors, magicians and more. Daily drop-in programs and fun special events are part of the playful learning experience at Port Discovery!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
FAQs
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What are the best ages for the Museum?
Port Discovery is designed to be engaging, inspiring, educational and fun for children from birth to age 10 – and for their caregivers as well. Exhibits and experiences at the Museum are designed to help you and the children in your life bond, learn and play, and make memories together – so feel free to bring the whole family and make sure to get in on the fun while you are here. Explore our full list of exhibits and age recommendations here.
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Do I need to reserve tickets to attend the Museum?
Yes. To help us manage capacity and create a low-contact entry experience, we have moved to a fully online advance ticketing/reservation system for all guests and members. Please visit https://tickets.portdiscovery.org to purchase or reserve your tickets in advance of visiting. Choose the specific date that you’d like to visit. Fill out all necessary information and complete your ticket purchase or reservation.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Advance Tickets can be purchased and reservations can be made at https://tickets.portdiscovery.org/ in advance of your visit. For additional information regarding Port Discovery ticket policies and for information to help you plan your visit, explore our Plan Your Visit webpage.