Summer Field Trips
Summer Field Trip Programs at Port Discovery
Make it a summer to remember with fun, hands-on, and interactive field trips to Port Discovery Children’s Museum! Enjoy 3 floors of indoor activities and exhibits. Perfect for getting out and staying cool on hot summer days!
Schedule
Available 10am-1pm Mondays through Fridays June 10 through August 30.
Summer Field Trips are unguided Open Exploration visits, where your group will be free to explore Port Discovery at your own pace! A break for lunch is included in your visit.
Groups must have a minimum of 15 children between the ages of 12 months and 5th grade.
PRICES & INFORMATION
Summer Group Field Trips
$20 per person ages 12 months and older. Children under the age of twelve months receive free admission but are counted towards attendance.
Please note: Port Discovery requires at least one adult chaperone per six children.
Reservations
Reservations must be made and confirmed no later than 2 weeks in advance of the visit date. Availability is not guaranteed without an official reservation.
Non-Refundable Payments
Full payment of the balance is due no later than one week after reservation is made. All payments are nonrefundable. Purchase orders and personal checks are not acceptable forms of payment.
Limited-Time Offer: Double the Chaperones, Double the Fun – for One Hot Price!
Planning a summer adventure? From July 15th–31st, groups that book for August and have 50 or more students will receive an extra chaperone FREE. That’s 2 chaperones for just $20 total (normally $40)!
This limited-time promotion is ideal for:
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Summer camps planning a fun and educational day trip
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School groups organizing a summer enrichment experience
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Youth organizations seeking a cool, engaging group outing
Promotion Terms:
- Valid for new group bookings of 50 or more children made between 7/15 and 7/31.
- Only applies to chaperone tickets.
- Promo code must be entered/applied at the time of booking.
- Can be used over the phone or in ATMS+ (apply coupon SummerFun241).
- Not valid on previously booked visits or past visits.
Contact our Group Sales Team at GroupSales@PortDiscovery.org to reserve your visit or ask questions
MAKE A RESERVATION
Contact Us
Fill out the information request form to receive more information! Camps are encouraged to book their trip to Port Discovery at least four weeks in advance. Please call to inquire about any potential last-minute dates that may be available at 410.864.2727 or groupsales@portdiscovery.org.
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy
To avoid forfeiture of any payments, you must contact Port Discovery Group Sales by date of original visit to reschedule.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Port Discovery is committed to welcoming all guests to experience Port Discovery and provides a variety of accommodations for visitors with special needs. To discuss and arrange accommodations, please contact us at 410-864-2727 or email groupsales@portdiscovery.org. Port Discovery is ADA accessible.
FIELD TRIP FAQS
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Are reservations for School Field Trips, Summer Camp Visits, and/or Group Visits required?
Yes, reservations are required for all group visits. Important: Groups of 15 children or more must reserve in advance. Groups without a reservation may be turned away at Box Office. Due to capacity restrictions, bulk general admission ticket purchases are not allowed.
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What is your attendance policy for School Field Trips, Summer Camp Visits, and Group Visits?
Refunds are not granted for any decrease in attendance. Only the attendance outlined in your contract is guaranteed museum entry. Additional people will not be allowed on the day of your visit. Please contact Group Sales as soon as your attendance increases to determine if the museum has available space to accommodate changes. Attendance substitutions are also prohibited.
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What is your policy regarding chaperones for School Field Trips, Summer Camp Visits, and Group Visits?
All chaperones must be 18 years of age or older and meet the required adult to child ratio. Additional chaperones outside of the required ratio incur additional fees. Inattentive chaperones and/or disorderly behavior from the group or staff could result in the group’s immediate dismissal from the museum. Chaperones are not permitted to leave the museum during field trips.
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What is Port Discovery Children’s Museum’s policy on junior chaperones?
Port Discovery does not recognize junior chaperones under the age of 18 as adult chaperones. Junior chaperones are counted as children. Inattentive chaperones and/or disorderly behavior from the group could result in the group’s immediate dismissal of the museum.
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Are lunches allowed for Summer Field Trips?
Port Discovery’s 3-hour summer field trips include a required scheduled block for bagged lunches. Groups are divided into smaller units and assigned select lunch times and locations. Port Discovery provides carts for storage. Food and drinks are only allowed inside designated lunch areas. If your camp opts out of lunch, please use this time to rest and regroup.
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What is your inclement weather policy for School Field Trips, Summer Camp Visits, and Group Visits?
If Port Discovery Children’s Museum or your organization is closed or operating on a late schedule, please contact Group Sales immediately to reschedule to the next available date to avoid forfeiture of funds.
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Are my membership benefits applicable for School Field Trips?
Memberships cannot be applied to School Field Trip tickets for either adults or children. Additional chaperones tickets may not be purchased with memberships.
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What is the Museum’s Photo & Video Policy?
Museum staff occasionally take photos and videos at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Entrance to the premises of Port Discovery Children’s Museum constitutes your acknowledgment and agreement that you may be photographed, filmed, videotaped or otherwise recorded by Museum staff or contractors in connection with the activities taking place on the premises. All recordings are the sole property of Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Please read our full Photo & Video Policy for visitors, members, participants in birthday parties, scout adventures, field trips, group visits, and other Museum activities.
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I am not a registered chaperone for my child’s field trip, can I still purchase my own ticket separate from the school group?
All chaperones must be cleared by the school system. Admission for single adults or multiple adults without children is not permitted because chaperones must be verified by the school.