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
Galactic Builders
SKIES
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
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Blocktopia
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
Tot Trails
Tiny’s 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
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Blocktopia
Galactic Builders
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
The Port
Tiny’s Diner
Wonders Of Water
Blocktopia
SKIES
Chessie’s Grotto – Toddler play Area
BGE Art Cove
Tot Trails
The Port
Wonders Of Water
Blocktopia
Today At Port Discovery
In addition to open play sessions, Port Discovery also hosts scheduled programs and special events.
35 events found.
Calendar of Events
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and celebrate a spooky and kooky Halloween celebration on October 31st from 10AM - 5PM with 3 floors of fun! Port Discovery... Read more »
$10
3 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
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
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
3 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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
3 events,
The museum is open on November 8th, 2025 from 10AM-4PM. The early closure is for set-up of USO Night later in the evening, thank you for understanding! These hours may... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Tuesday from 10AM-5PM on November 11th, 2025 for Veteran's Day. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours... 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get ready for an Educators exclusive Sip n’ Play Adult Night Only at Port Discovery, all about celebrating hands-on play and adventure at the museum! Featuring three-floors of fun exhibits... 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
7 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-5PM on November 17th, 2025 for Community Day. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours... 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
3 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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 Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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 Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Fall into Fun for Thanksgiving Break from November 24th-30th! While schools out around Thanksgiving, visit Port Discovery with fun educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team, three-floors of... 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
The museum is open Tuesday-Wednesday from 10AM-5PM during Thanksgiving Break. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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,
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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Learn how to play this fun sport with one of our learning specialists and explore the origins of Lacrosse, an integral part of Haudenosaunee Native culture! Due to scheduling, all... 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
Participants will help adapt the Groundhog Folktale with this interactive theatre program where kids can help tell stories through the use of costumes and puppets! Due to scheduling, programs are... 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
3 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Get ready for an exciting hands-on challenge in the atrium! Throughout the day kids can stop by and unleash their creativity and team work skills by building amazing paper tube... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Calendar of Events
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4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
2 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and celebrate a spooky and kooky Halloween celebration on October 31st from 10AM - 5PM with 3 floors of fun! Port Discovery... Read more »
$10
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3 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
|
5 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
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
|
|
4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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
|
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
3 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
|
5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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
|
3 events,
The museum is open on November 8th, 2025 from 10AM-4PM. The early closure is for set-up of USO Night later in the evening, thank you for understanding! These hours may... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
|
6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,
The museum is open Tuesday from 10AM-5PM on November 11th, 2025 for Veteran's Day. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours... 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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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1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
4 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get ready for an Educators exclusive Sip n’ Play Adult Night Only at Port Discovery, all about celebrating hands-on play and adventure at the museum! Featuring three-floors of fun exhibits... 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
What makes our planet Earth habitable, and are there planets just like ours? Learn all about Goldilocks Planets, habitable zones in other star systems, and explore what other worlds could... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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7 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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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5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-5PM on November 17th, 2025 for Community Day. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours... 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
1 event,
Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
3 events,
The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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 Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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 Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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
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
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6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Fall into Fun for Thanksgiving Break from November 24th-30th! While schools out around Thanksgiving, visit Port Discovery with fun educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team, three-floors of... 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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,
The museum is open Tuesday-Wednesday from 10AM-5PM during Thanksgiving Break. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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,
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
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,
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6 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Learn how to play this fun sport with one of our learning specialists and explore the origins of Lacrosse, an integral part of Haudenosaunee Native culture! Due to scheduling, all... 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
Participants will help adapt the Groundhog Folktale with this interactive theatre program where kids can help tell stories through the use of costumes and puppets! Due to scheduling, programs are... 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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3 events,
The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Featured
Get ready for an exciting hands-on challenge in the atrium! Throughout the day kids can stop by and unleash their creativity and team work skills by building amazing paper tube... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,
The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Fall 2025. These hours may change as we enter the Fall 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 inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet! Due to scheduling, all programs are... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
On the 1st floor, come up to our magnet wall and play with special items brought out by our Port Discovery staff members. From foam balls propelled by air tubes... 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.
