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
Brick City
Sky Climber
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Art Cove
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Adventure Expeditions
Tot Trails
The Overlook
Blocktopia
The Port
Dockside Diner
Wonders Of Water
Galactic Builders
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Tot Trails
Dockside Diner
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up!
BGE Art Cove
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Tot Trails
The Overlook
Blocktopia
The Port
Dockside Diner
Wonders Of Water
SKIES
Sky Climber
Kick it Up!
BGE Art Cove
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Adventure Expeditions
The Overlook
Blocktopia
The Port
Dockside Diner
Wonders Of Water
Galactic Builders
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
BGE Art Cove
Tot Trails
Blocktopia
The Port
Wonders Of Water
SKIES
Today At Port Discovery
In addition to open play sessions, Port Discovery also hosts scheduled programs and special events.
35 events found.
Events
Calendar of Events
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open from 10AM-1PM on June 2nd, 2026 with $10 special admission. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
The museum is open from 10AM-8PM on June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4! These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featuring three floors of interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and entertaining programs - Port Discovery Children's Museum is a space for adults and kids to collaborate, be brave, grow creativity, and... Read more »
$5
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
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Featured
Let's celebrate love, joy, and being your true self at Pride & Joy - a day where every family shines! On June 6, Port Discovery invites you to a fun-filled... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with fruits and vegetables to learn about where seeds come from, and take home a planting seed to begin your own home food garden.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Take a breath of fresh air outside of the museum with some outdoor fun located outside of our Atrium, led by a learning specialist! Due to scheduling and weather, all... 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
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... 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
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Stonehaven Station, a table set for a variety of STEAM and sensory related activities focused on the differences between minerals, rocks, and gemstones. Learn all about various minerals in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
6 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
8 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
5 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... 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
8 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
2 events,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
The museum is open from 10AM-8PM on June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4! These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featuring three floors of interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and entertaining programs - Port Discovery Children's Museum is a space for adults and kids to collaborate, be brave, grow creativity, and... Read more »
$15
1 event,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Events
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4 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open from 10AM-1PM on June 2nd, 2026 with $10 special admission. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. 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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
7 events,The museum is open from 10AM-8PM on June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4! These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featuring three floors of interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and entertaining programs - Port Discovery Children's Museum is a space for adults and kids to collaborate, be brave, grow creativity, and... Read more »
$5
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
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Let's celebrate love, joy, and being your true self at Pride & Joy - a day where every family shines! On June 6, Port Discovery invites you to a fun-filled... Read more »
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
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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 »
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Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
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Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
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Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. 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 »
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Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
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Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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 »
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Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with fruits and vegetables to learn about where seeds come from, and take home a planting seed to begin your own home food garden.... Read more »
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Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
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Take a breath of fresh air outside of the museum with some outdoor fun located outside of our Atrium, led by a learning specialist! Due to scheduling and weather, all... Read more »
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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 »
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... 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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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
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Visit Stonehaven Station, a table set for a variety of STEAM and sensory related activities focused on the differences between minerals, rocks, and gemstones. Learn all about various minerals in... Read more »
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join DJ Wavy Jones in a program about the elements of Hip-Hop. Volunteers will help craft beats, use templates to write their own lyrics, and then recite your rap in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Become weather people in your own news show, and even take control of the weather and decide weather the day will be filled with rain or sunshine! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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6 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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8 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party with seasonal music provided by either our resident musician or in-house DJ. Featuring musical instruments and props to get kids and adults... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
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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5 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Ever been curious about what it takes to perform a circus act? Learn circus arts that combine theatre and perseverance through several performance disciplines like juggling and plate spinning with... 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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8 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Beginning at 3PM on Tuesday, Wonders of Water will be closed for necessary sanitary cleaning until Wednesday at 1PM. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. 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
Spring time is the time to enjoy and learn all about the importance of nature, and how plants and insects play an important role in spring. Join Peake, Port Discovery's... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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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2 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,The museum is open from 10AM-8PM on June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4! These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your... Read more »
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Featuring three floors of interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, and entertaining programs - Port Discovery Children's Museum is a space for adults and kids to collaborate, be brave, grow creativity, and... Read more »
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
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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?
Reserved/advance tickets are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but walk-up and day-of tickets are limited and are not guaranteed. 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?
Guests can either walk in and purchase tickets at the Museum or buy tickets online in advance. Advance tickets and reservations can be made at https://tickets.portdiscovery.org/ prior to 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.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum student visits, exhibits, and programs are supported in part by the following partners.
