Programs & Events
Choose Your Own Adventure at Port Discovery
Enjoy exciting, entertaining, and educational drop-in programs and special events that are fun for the whole family. Or explore three floors of open play areas. Check out what’s coming up at Port Discovery.
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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!
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1 event,
Rowan’s Storytime
Rowan’s Storytime
Join Rowan the Fairy for a singing, swinging storytime, all about Fairies and their love of nature!
$21.95
0 events,
4 events,
Pop Art Comic Book Words
Bam! Pow! Zap! Roy Lichtenstein used comic book art as inspiration for his paintings. Can you use an onomatopoeia (a word that is spelled like it sounds) and make a... Read more »
$21.95
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The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
$21.95
An Egyptian Heart’s Adventure
An Egyptian Heart’s Adventure
An interactive, traveling puppet show that combines social-emotional learning with Ancient Egyptian mythology. Audiences will help a young heart find emotional balance and return to its Mommy mummy through a variety of games and challenges.
$21.95
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
$21.95
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
$21.95
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
$21.95
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Join Time Traveler Thomas Sawyer at his campsite along the banks of the Nile River for exciting stories about the legend and furthering adventures of your favorite time travelers.
$21.95
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
$21.95
1 event,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
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The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
$21.95
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Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
$21.95
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
$21.95
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. In celebration of both African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, explore the different... Read more »
$21.95
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Join Time Traveler Thomas Sawyer at his campsite along the banks of the Nile River for exciting stories about the legend and furthering adventures of your favorite time travelers.
$21.95
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Pre-Registration Required A sensory friendly experience at the museum Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting... Read more »
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
$21.95
2 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
$21.95
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
-
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
$21.95
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
$21.95
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
$21.95
11 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Special Guest–GIRL IN SPACE CLUB: STEMulating Art® (Ticketed Event)
Special Guest–GIRL IN SPACE CLUB: STEMulating Art® (Ticketed Event)
Our special guest Sabrina Thompson, founder of GIRL IN SPACE CLUB and NASA rocket scientist, will lead a workshop into the intersection of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).... Read more »
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Special Guest– AFROTHREADS
Special Guest– AFROTHREADS
Stop by a table featuring special guests from AFROTHREADS®, an African Textile Design Studio with operations in Accra, Ghana and Baltimore, Maryland. Get a feel for wax printed and woven... Read more »
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Special Guest–Drama MaMa Bookshop
Special Guest–Drama MaMa Bookshop
Stop by a table featuring special guests from Drama MaMa Bookshop, a stationary manufacturing company offering a wide variety of notebooks and journals available for purchasing.
7 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
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Special Guest– B-360
Special Guest– B-360
Meet special guests from B-360 as their team members provide a variety of interactive experiences about dirt bike culture. From their dirt bike clinic, electric dirt bike demos, and STEM... Read more »
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Discovery Cart: Career Cards
Discovery Cart: Career Cards
Stop by our Discovery Cart and play a special version of the "Old Maid" matching card game all about different careers.
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Special Guest Performer–Coffin & OhYesYo: Yo-Yo Skills (Ticketed Event)
Special Guest Performer–Coffin & OhYesYo: Yo-Yo Skills (Ticketed Event)
Explore play and creativity through yo-yo tricks with special guest yo-yo thrower Coffin Nachtmahr of the 2016 documentary Throw. Learn the history and various types of yoyoing, watch a live... Read more »
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
A short story time that will feature museum staff reading a variety of children's books. This weekend will feature books about the experiences of Black children, families, and culture.
Discovery Cart– Story Building Cards
Discovery Cart– Story Building Cards
Stop by our Discovery Cart and use story building cards to create original adventures inspired by principles used in Afrofuturism.
Show What You Know Game Show
Show What You Know Game Show
Test your knowledge and be a contestant on our game show happening on the museum floor! Match up famous and influential Black celebrities from Baltimore to their contributions for the... Read more »
$21.95
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
$21.95
3 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
-
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
4 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
$21.95
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
5 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. In celebration of both African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, explore the different... Read more »
$21.95
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
$21.95
3 events,
Summer Camp at Port Discovery!
Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery Start and end your summer with a week of camp at Port Discovery! Campers will explore individual and group mixed media... Read more »
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
3 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
$21.95
4 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
-
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
5 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
$21.95
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
$21.95
-
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
$21.95
6 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
$21.95
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
$21.95
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
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1 event,
Rowan’s Storytime
Rowan’s Storytime
Join Rowan the Fairy for a singing, swinging storytime, all about Fairies and their love of nature!
0 events,
4 events,
Pop Art Comic Book Words
Bam! Pow! Zap! Roy Lichtenstein used comic book art as inspiration for his paintings. Can you use an onomatopoeia (a word that is spelled like it sounds) and make a... Read more »
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
An Egyptian Heart’s Adventure
An Egyptian Heart’s Adventure
An interactive, traveling puppet show that combines social-emotional learning with Ancient Egyptian mythology. Audiences will help a young heart find emotional balance and return to its Mommy mummy through a variety of games and challenges.
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Join Time Traveler Thomas Sawyer at his campsite along the banks of the Nile River for exciting stories about the legend and furthering adventures of your favorite time travelers.
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
1 event,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. In celebration of both African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, explore the different... Read more »
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Tales from Time Travelers Society
Join Time Traveler Thomas Sawyer at his campsite along the banks of the Nile River for exciting stories about the legend and furthering adventures of your favorite time travelers.
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Pre-Registration Required A sensory friendly experience at the museum Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
2 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
3 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
5 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Sing-A-Long with Mr. Seth
Join Port Discovery’s own Education Specialist, Mr. Seth, in a themed sing-a-long with live, acoustic guitar accompaniment.
11 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Special Guest–GIRL IN SPACE CLUB: STEMulating Art® (Ticketed Event)
Special Guest–GIRL IN SPACE CLUB: STEMulating Art® (Ticketed Event)
Our special guest Sabrina Thompson, founder of GIRL IN SPACE CLUB and NASA rocket scientist, will lead a workshop into the intersection of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).... Read more »
Special Guest– AFROTHREADS
Special Guest– AFROTHREADS
Stop by a table featuring special guests from AFROTHREADS®, an African Textile Design Studio with operations in Accra, Ghana and Baltimore, Maryland. Get a feel for wax printed and woven... Read more »
Special Guest–Drama MaMa Bookshop
Special Guest–Drama MaMa Bookshop
Stop by a table featuring special guests from Drama MaMa Bookshop, a stationary manufacturing company offering a wide variety of notebooks and journals available for purchasing.
7 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Special Guest– B-360
Special Guest– B-360
Meet special guests from B-360 as their team members provide a variety of interactive experiences about dirt bike culture. From their dirt bike clinic, electric dirt bike demos, and STEM... Read more »
Discovery Cart: Career Cards
Discovery Cart: Career Cards
Stop by our Discovery Cart and play a special version of the "Old Maid" matching card game all about different careers.
Special Guest Performer–Coffin & OhYesYo: Yo-Yo Skills (Ticketed Event)
Special Guest Performer–Coffin & OhYesYo: Yo-Yo Skills (Ticketed Event)
Explore play and creativity through yo-yo tricks with special guest yo-yo thrower Coffin Nachtmahr of the 2016 documentary Throw. Learn the history and various types of yoyoing, watch a live... Read more »
4 events,
Personal Flags
Celebrate your personal story with a flag that represents you! What shapes, colors and symbols show your personality and story?
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
A short story time that will feature museum staff reading a variety of children's books. This weekend will feature books about the experiences of Black children, families, and culture.
Discovery Cart– Story Building Cards
Discovery Cart– Story Building Cards
Stop by our Discovery Cart and use story building cards to create original adventures inspired by principles used in Afrofuturism.
Show What You Know Game Show
Show What You Know Game Show
Test your knowledge and be a contestant on our game show happening on the museum floor! Match up famous and influential Black celebrities from Baltimore to their contributions for the... Read more »
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
3 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
4 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
5 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Tone Color Play
Tone Color Play
Color, sound, and technology combine as you play with devices that can make different instrument sounds. In celebration of both African American Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth, explore the different... Read more »
2 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
All About Me
All About Me
Kids will take a dive into social emotional learning and will discuss what makes them feel certain emotions.
3 events,
Summer Camp at Port Discovery!
Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery Start and end your summer with a week of camp at Port Discovery! Campers will explore individual and group mixed media... Read more »
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
3 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Peake the Pup-Pet: Walking Around Baltimore
Baltimore is a city filled with diversity. Join Peake, Port Discovery's puppet pet dog, and learn more about the history and heritage of Baltimore's neighborhoods through books, songs, and dramatic... Read more »
4 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
5 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Seashell’s Storytime
Seashell’s Storytime
Join our bubbly mermaid friend, Seashell on a story-time adventure that will kick off that summertime feeling!
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
A Flock of Clouds: Rainbow Connections
Visit our strolling collection of special, indoor clouds. Engage in a variety of sensory experiences while learning what rainbows can represent in different cultures.
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Seashell the Mermaid’s Ocean Discovery
Help Port Discovery’s resident mermaid, Seashell, find her sea friends hidden by the evil Captain Barnacle. Explore the seashell full of “bubbles” to find her friends and maybe some hidden... Read more »
6 events,
Family Crests
Think about your family’s story, heritage and create a crest that represents you and your family.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication.
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Explore Port Discovery’s Program Offerings
Museum Programs & Special Events for Guests & Members
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! Explore our upcoming in-Museum programs and events on our Events Calendar.
Discounted Admission Programs
Community Days, PlayMakers, & Military Discounts
Port Discovery Children’s Museum is committed to ensuring every child has access to powerful, purposeful play – and as part of that commitment, we offer several programs that provide discounted access opportunities to guests and community members.
Access, Inclusion & Sensory-Friendly Programs
Sensory-Friendly Mornings and Access & Inclusion Afternoons
The Museum strives to be an inclusive and accessible space that celebrates neurodiversity and welcomes people of all needs and abilities. We currently offer monthly Sensory Friendly Mornings, open to all guests and members, and weekly Access & Inclusion Afternoons open to groups serving children and families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders. Pre-registration is required.
Community & Caregiver Programs
Programs for Our Community, Parents, Caregivers & More!
Port Discovery is dedicated to being a resource and advocate for children, families, caregivers, educators, and the vibrant community we are part of. We provide a variety of resources, including programs for parents and caregivers, and love taking Port Discovery on the road to communities through events, festivals, and other opportunities.
Petite Port Adventures
Playgroup at Port Discovery!
Petite Port Adventures is a play group designed to welcome children and their grown-ups for three one-hour weekly sessions at Port Discovery. Come play with us and other families while we learn through stories, activities, crafts and our interactive exhibits!
Open Play Areas
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum student visits, exhibits, and programs are supported in part by the following partners.
