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
February 9 - July 4: Playful Cities Challenge
We invite you and your family to dream big, build boldly, and share your ideas of how to make Baltimore a more playful, welcoming space for everyone! You can join us in Brick City - our Lego themed exhibit, which was created as part of our commitment to bringing playful learning to children in Baltimore and Maryland alongside this challenge, but we also encourage you to build your challenge submissions at home!
May 17: Sensory-Friendly Sundays
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 general public.
May 18: $10 Community Day
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!
May 25: Open for Memorial Day
Port Discovery is open on Monday, May 25th, 2026 for Memorial Day! Celebrate the beginning of summer with an indoor trip filled with play.
Events
Calendar of Events
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5 events,
Featured
Tiny's Diner will not be available beginning April 20th into late May in order to complete a refresh of the exhibit. Tiny's Diner is expecting to return Summer 2026. This... Read more » The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
3 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more »
Featured
The Art Cove will be closed to the public temporarily from April 29th to April 30th for an art installation being brought into the space. The Art Cove is expecting... Read more » |
6 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Move and groove like a bee while learning special moves that bees use to communicate with each other. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to change or cancellations. Thank... Read more » Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Come be a hero at a Children’s Museum not so far away! On May 2nd & 3rd, visit Port Discovery Children’s Museum for fun that visitors from all planets and... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
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4 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
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6 events,The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,The museum will be closed today due to a power outage. Please check the website periodically for updates. Thank you for your understanding! Please refer to our closure page for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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8 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Join Danny Joe from the preschool streaming series, Danny Joe’s Tree House for a playdate about learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
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 Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
5 events,The museum is open Monday from 9AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Move and groove like a bee while learning special moves that bees use to communicate with each other. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to change or cancellations. Thank... Read more » 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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7 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
|
8 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
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7 events,The museum is open on Community Day from 9AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience Team and Port Discovery Staff!... Read more »
$10
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
|
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
2 events,Port Discovery is closed from Tuesday through Wednesday this Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to... Read more » |
5 events,The museum is open Thursday from 10AM-3PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather ’round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories that the whole family can enjoy with this introduction to music time. Due to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Explore through a hands-on sensory-friendly experience with a variety of textures and hidden objects inside of one of our themed sensory bins. Kids will have the opportunity to create and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Our backyard is home to many different species of birds, such as the Baltimore Oriole! Learn more about the birds that live in Maryland, and ones you can spot in... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
|
6 events,The museum is open Fridays & Saturdays from 10AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Join Peake as he rockets into outer space in this interactive puppet program. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Included with Museum Entry
|
4 events,The museum is open Sundays from 11AM-5PM during Winter/Spring 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Winter/Spring season. Thank you for your understanding! Hours are subject to change.... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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5 events,
Featured
The museum is open on Memorial Day.
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
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,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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1 event,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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4 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... 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
Did you know that catapults use the release of stored potential energy to propel it's payload? Reel back the arm and fill the payload with squishy objects to launch at... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Take to the skies with paper crafts and your imagination by creating airplanes or other flying crafts, and test how far your flight lasts! Decorate your air craft with a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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7 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and learning, all by the way of play! Embark on a self-guided journey throughout the three floors of fun Port Discovery has... Read more »
$15
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Move and groove like a bee while learning special moves that bees use to communicate with each other. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to change or cancellations. Thank... Read more » |
4 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Learn all about items and materials shipped at the Port of Baltimore by exploring mystery cargo boxes resembling shipping containers, and participate in port themed hands-on activities! Due to scheduling,... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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
|
4 events,The museum is open Monday through Sunday from 10AM-5PM during Summer 2026. These hours may change as we enter the Summer season. Thank you for your understanding, and we're looking... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, all programs are subject to... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Swing by our coding corner and play with hands-on problem solving and curiosity through STEM Learning, where you can participate in an exploration of coding, robotics, and creative design. Due... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Get creative and crafty outside of the Art Cove with one of our learning specialists in a hands-on art project out on the museum floor. Become inspired with an immersive... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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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.
