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! (Temporarily Offline)
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
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Galactic Builders
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Tot Trails
Tiny’s Diner
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Kick it Up! (Temporarily Offline)
BGE Art Cove
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Tot Trails
The Overlook
Blocktopia
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
SKIES
Sky Climber
Kick it Up! (Temporarily Offline)
BGE Art Cove
Royal Farms Convenience Store & Fill’er Up Station
The Playhouse at Port Discovery
Adventure Expeditions
The Overlook
Blocktopia
The Port
Tiny’s 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.
42 events found.
Events
Calendar of Events
Monday
Tuesday
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6 events,
Featured
The Kick it Up exhibit will be closed until late April 2026 for an exhibit takeover with Brick City. This is subject to change with potential extension, thank you for... Read more »
The museum is open on Community Day from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
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
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Every snowflake that falls from the sky on a snowy day is perfectly symmetrical! Using magnets and observation, create your own symmetrical snowflake and explore the differences of snowflakes in... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
8 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
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
6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
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
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
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
6 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
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
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
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Featured
READY, SET, PRE-K! Port Discovery is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools with Find Your Way to Pre-K on Saturday, March 14th. Visit the museum to begin the enrollment process,... 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
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
7 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays 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
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
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
6 events,
The museum is open on Community Day from 9AM-2PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
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
8 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
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
3 events,
Visit Port Discovery for an exciting Puppet Powered Weekend on March 21st & 22nd, where creativity and fun take center stage! Enjoy live puppet shows, hands-on activities, and special performances,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
5 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
The museum is closed in preparation for Play It Forward. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.
Featured
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Featured
Play it Forward 2026: An Intergalactic Odyssey Join us on March 27, 2026 for an out-of-this-world experience at this year’s Play It Forward, Port Discovery’s signature fundraising gala that celebrates the importance... Read more »
6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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 from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
6 events,
Featured
Make this spring break one to remember at Port Discovery! From April 2-17 Enjoy garden-themed programming with exploration bins, bug themed art projects, fluttering spring stories, and hands-on experiences that... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
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
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Events
Calendar of Events
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6 events,
Featured
The Kick it Up exhibit will be closed until late April 2026 for an exhibit takeover with Brick City. This is subject to change with potential extension, thank you for... Read more » The museum is open on Community Day from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
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
Tinker in this hands-on activity focused on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in a screen-free exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Stop by the puppet theater inside our Playhouse exhibit. Play with some of the museum's pre-made shadow puppets or create your own. Then put on original shadow puppet shows or... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Every snowflake that falls from the sky on a snowy day is perfectly symmetrical! Using magnets and observation, create your own symmetrical snowflake and explore the differences of snowflakes in... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
|
8 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The world around us is built on imagination: Invention turned into innovation. Build the Change is all about giving children a playful learning opportunity to express their ideas for a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
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
|
6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
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
|
6 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
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
|
6 events,The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
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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5 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
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6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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READY, SET, PRE-K! Port Discovery is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools with Find Your Way to Pre-K on Saturday, March 14th. Visit the museum to begin the enrollment process,... 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
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays 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
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
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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6 events,The museum is open on Community Day from 9AM-2PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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
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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8 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
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
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3 events,Visit Port Discovery for an exciting Puppet Powered Weekend on March 21st & 22nd, where creativity and fun take center stage! Enjoy live puppet shows, hands-on activities, and special performances,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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3 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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3 events,The museum is closed in preparation for Play It Forward. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.
Featured
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Play it Forward 2026: An Intergalactic Odyssey Join us on March 27, 2026 for an out-of-this-world experience at this year’s Play It Forward, Port Discovery’s signature fundraising gala that celebrates the importance... Read more » |
6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
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 from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
6 events,
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Make this spring break one to remember at Port Discovery! From April 2-17 Enjoy garden-themed programming with exploration bins, bug themed art projects, fluttering spring stories, and hands-on experiences that... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
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
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
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3 events,Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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3 events,Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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3 events,Visit the museum for eggtastic hands-on activities and games all about eggs! Participate in educational activities that all everyone can enjoy. Programming on Friday, April 3rd Includes… Below is a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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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.
