Community Days, Friday Fun Nights, PlayMakers Access Program & Discounts for Military

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.

Community Days

Enjoy play, learning, and family fun at a discount price during Port Discovery’s Community Days. October-May.

PlayMakers

Through Port Discovery’s PlayMakers program, any Maryland family that qualifies for nutritional assistance and has a valid EBT/Independence Card or WIC ID can visit Port Discovery for $5 per person.

Educator Community

August 9, 2025 until June 30, 2026 current Maryland Educators will be offered $12.50 adult general admission to Port Discovery!*

*In-person redemption. Educators must provide proof of current employment. Failure to provide proof of current employment will result in paying the full price of admission.

*Discount is only applicable to adult ticket, not the child ticket. This discount can only be applied to General Admission rates, this excludes Playmakers tickets, Community Days, and Discovery Days.

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Military Members & Families

All military personnel and veterans receive FREE admission to Port Discovery Children’s Museum year-round with valid military ID. If a service member is currently deployed, their spouse may receive free admission with appropriate ID.

This discount program is generously sponsored in part by The Kahlert Foundation.

To Reserve Tickets:

  • Visit our Ticket Page and select General Admission.

  • Choose the Military category when reserving your ticket online and checkout.

  • Don’t forget to bring your military ID to present at the Box Office upon arrival.