Calendar & Special Events

Special Events at Port Discovery
Tired of the same old routine? There are SO many fun things to see, do, and explore at Port Discovery! In addition to our daily programs, you’ll find fun family events like Set Sail for School, National Ice Cream Day Celebration, Winter Break, Noontime New Year, and so many more happening throughout the year at Port Discovery!
Feature Events, Campaigns, & Promotions
June 28 : Play It Safe
Get ready to Play It Safe! We’re teaming up with community partners to make safety fun and engaging for families like yours. Together, we’ll explore how to keep everyone safe while having a blast this summer.
July 19: National Ice Cream Day
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Port Discovery by grabbing some free sweet treats and participating in ice cream themed games.
July 26-27: Play Like a Pro Weekend
Explore interactive games, hands-on activities, and exciting challenges that celebrate the world of sports and physical activities. From learning about Baltimore athletic traditions to testing your skills and teamwork, it’s a winning experience for kids and families of all ages!
August 9: Set Sail for School
Our annual Set Sail for School event brings the Baltimore community together to support this transitional time for children and promote their love of learning and play.
Calendar of Events
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6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »
2 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
4 events,
OPEN | 10AM-3PM
The museum is open on May 28th from 10AM to 3PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
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, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Sense-sation Station
Sense-sation Station
Explore your senses through hands-on learning and participate in sensory friendly mini-activities suited for all ages. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
3 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
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, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
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, programs are subject... Read more »
3 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
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, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
4 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Overnight Adventures | Girl Scouts – Artistic Attire
Earn your Scout badges through exciting new programs exclusively made for Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts at Port Discovery Children’s Museum! Book now to receive private museum free play that... Read more »
Imagine That!
Imagine That!
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on activity focused on imaginative play through an interactive improvisation game where you create your own character in the exhibit, led by one... Read more »
Imagine That!
Imagine That!
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on activity focused on imaginative play through an interactive improvisation game where you create your own character in the exhibit, led by one... Read more »
4 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open Sundays from 10AM-5PM for the Summer. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Pride & Joy
Pride & Joy
Let's celebrate love, joy, and being your true self at Pride & Joy - a day where every family shines! On June 1, Port Discovery invites you to a fun-filled... Read more »
What’s on the Wall?
What’s on the Wall?
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
What’s on the Wall?
What’s on the Wall?
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Playhouse | Early Closure at 4PM
The Playhouse will be closing at 4PM on this day. This is subject to change, thank you for your understanding.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
Join resident puppet Ted "Theodore" Bearson and his friend Wally Walnuts as they talk about empathy and how it impacts the world around you. Due to scheduling, programs are subject... Read more »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Shipping Show & Tell
Shipping Show & Tell
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Overnight Adventures | Girl Scouts – Silly Slime Co.
Earn your Scout badges through exciting new programs exclusively made for Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts at Port Discovery Children’s Museum! Book now to receive private museum free play that... Read more »
Find Your Way to Pre-K with Baltimore City Public Schools
Find Your Way to Pre-K with Baltimore City Public Schools
Port Discovery is partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools with Find Your Way to Pre-K! Each week from June 7 to July 19, learn about Pre-K in Baltimore City Public... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Out of the Cove
Out of the Cove
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 »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open Sundays from 10AM-5PM for the Summer. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Little Hands Signing with Kathy MacMillan
Little Hands Signing with Kathy MacMillan
Learn basic American Sign Language vocabulary as we explore the season through stories, songs, and more! Presented by Kathy MacMillan, author of the Little Hands Signing series. Kathy MacMillan (she/her)... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
What’s on the Wall?
What’s on the Wall?
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
Join resident puppet Ted "Theodore" Bearson and his friend Wally Walnuts as they talk about empathy and how it impacts the world around you. Due to scheduling, programs are subject... Read more »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
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. Due to scheduling,... Read more »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Out of the Cove
Out of the Cove
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 »
7 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Meet the host of Danny Joe’s Tree House and his puppet pals at Port Discovery. Together, we’ll sing songs,... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open Sundays from 10AM-5PM for the Summer. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
What’s on the Wall?
What’s on the Wall?
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
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. Due to scheduling,... Read more »
7 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Imagine That!
Imagine That!
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on activity focused on imaginative play through an interactive improvisation game where you create your own character in the exhibit, led by one... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
Join resident puppet Ted "Theodore" Bearson and his friend Wally Walnuts as they talk about empathy and how it impacts the world around you. Due to scheduling, programs are subject... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open Sundays from 10AM-5PM for the Summer. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Out of the Cove
Out of the Cove
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 »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
What’s on the Wall?
What’s on the Wall?
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 »
5 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
Teddy Talks
Teddy Talks
Join resident puppet Ted "Theodore" Bearson and his friend Wally Walnuts as they talk about empathy and how it impacts the world around you. Due to scheduling, programs are subject... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Budding Musicians
Budding Musicians
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
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. Due to scheduling,... Read more »
2 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Play It Safe
Play It Safe
Get ready to Play It Safe! We're teaming up with community partners to make safety fun and engaging for families like yours. Together, we'll explore how to keep everyone safe... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open Sundays from 10AM-5PM for the Summer. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Out of the Cove
Out of the Cove
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 »
Puppet FUNdamentals
Puppet FUNdamentals
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, programs are subject... Read more »
6 events,
OPEN | 10AM-5PM
The museum is open this Summer on Mondays through Saturdays from 10AM-5PM. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 12 PM.
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Tech & Tinker
Tech & Tinker
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 »
Exploration Bins
Exploration Bins
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 »


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.
