Exhibits & Experiences For The Whole Family!
Explore what your children can see and learn at Port Discovery Children's Museum!
Port Discovery is Open for Play
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A Whole Museum Full of Fun, Interactive Things to Do With Kids!
Looking for fun things to do with kids that the whole family will enjoy? Port Discovery features three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits that encourage children to use their imaginations, ask questions, and explore how things work as they learn through play. Children of all ages learn to play together, experience real-world exhibits and situations and learn skills that help them in school and life. As you explore together, you'll be amazed by your child's imagination and curiosity - and how quickly they learn through play!
Multiple Floors
The SkyClimber - Socks Required!
Encourage your children to build confidence, learn problem solving skills, build motor skills, and have fun as they try their hand at climbing the SkyClimber! (And get in on the fun as you climb along with them!)
The Port
Become the captain of an imaginative adventure on a life-sized cargo ship in The Port! Sail, navigate and be a ship engineer as you explore the seas and discover how products make their way around the world.
First Floor
Studio Workshop
Let colorful and creative minds soar and come to life in our creative arts studio! Visit the BGE Studio Workshop to experience hands-on, creative exploration of visual arts of all kinds.
Check out the BGE Studio Workshop
Art programs in Studio Workshop are made possible by the Citizens of Baltimore County and by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government.
PD Presents
Introduce children to the performing arts through interactive plays, theater workshops, musical performances, dance and more in this kid-sized theater.
Convenience Store and Fill’er Up Station
Stop into the Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station where little ones can pretend to grocery shop!
Check out the Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill'er Up Station
Tangram Wall
Work together to build one specific shape or imaginative creature using the colorful pieces on this fun magnetic wall!
Chessie's Grotto - Toddler Play Area
Enjoy a toddler-sized adventure in this Under the Chesapeake Bay themed soft play area.
Kick it Up!
Hop, jump, skip and play in our unique, indoor stadium designed for multiple games and sports!
Second Floor
Adventure Expeditions
Travel back in time to 1920’s ancient Egypt in Adventure Expeditions!
The Oasis
Read, play puzzles, explore games and play together in this space designed especially for early learners, including infants and toddlers!
Tot Trails
Infants and toddlers can sit, crawl, walk and explore in Tot Trails, an exhibit especially designed for our youngest learners.
Over/Under Weaving Wall
Weave ribbons, fabric, feathers and more into your own unique pattern on a large piece of net left behind from our beloved KidWorks exhibit.
Wonder Widgets
Assemble widgets by feeding the conveyer belt with the shapes it demands…and challenge a friend to see who can go the fastest!
The Overlook
Experience the thrill of climbing and heights in The Overlook, which features fun climbing experiences and activities for all ages and abilities.
Third Floor
Sensory Wall
Engage all of your senses as you explore a variety of colors, shapes, and textures!
Tiny’s Diner
Pretend to be a chef, waiter or waitress, cashier and more in in Tiny’s Diner, a 50’s-style diner that’s filled with imaginative fun.
Wonders of Water
Make a splash while learning all about water in Wonders of Water! Featuring a Stream Table, Bubble Hoop, Water Chimes, and a Plumbers Park area.
Animationland presented locally by M&T Bank
Observe as your little learner dives into a world of storytelling and animation using science and their imagination inside Animationland - only at Port Discovery for a limited time!
Check Out Animationland
Programs and exhibits at Port Discovery are made possible in part by the Citizens of Baltimore County and by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government. Programs and offerings have also been supported by the Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund.
Port Discovery offers interactive activities and hands-on exhibits to inspire imagination and learning! Plan your visit or donate today!
