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.
Today at Port Discovery
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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Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Spring Break
Make this spring break one that you’ll never forget! Visit Port Discovery to enjoy spring-themed performances, art projects, stories and hands-on experiences that’ll be sure to bring some cheer and... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
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.
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
1 event,
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Members Only
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
-
Play It Forward
Play It Forward
Play it Forward 2024: GLOW Join us for an evening to celebrate Port Discovery and 25 years of joy, connection and learning through play with a special night at the Museum. Light up... Read more »
6 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Read, Sign, and Play! : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Read, Sign, and Play! : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Join in the fun as author Kathy MacMillan shares her books Nita's First Signs, Nita's Day, and The Runaway Shirt, along with American Sign Language songs and action rhymes. Kathy... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
5 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings 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
Signs of Spring : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Signs of Spring : Stories by Hand 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 »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
$5 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $5 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Included with Museum Entry
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Science Discovery: Sound and Voice Boxes
Science Discovery: Sound and Voice Boxes
Play with a variety of sound making, voice changing, and message recording items while learning about the STEM within sound.
Included with Museum Admission
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Included with Museum Entry
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
Included with Museum Admission
Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
2 events,
Spring Break
Make this spring break one that you’ll never forget! Visit Port Discovery to enjoy spring-themed performances, art projects, stories and hands-on experiences that’ll be sure to bring some cheer and... Read more »
2 events,
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,
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
1 event,
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
3 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
4 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... Read more »
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
4 events,
Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece with Guest Artist Kelsey Joyce
Come to Port Discovery April 5-7th to create your very own Aquatic Jar Mini-Masterpiece! Create your very own personal aquatic habitat for one of our favorite Chesapeake Bay residents using a... Read more »
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
2 events,
Play It Forward
Play It Forward
Play it Forward 2024: GLOW Join us for an evening to celebrate Port Discovery and 25 years of joy, connection and learning through play with a special night at the Museum. Light up... Read more »
6 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Read, Sign, and Play! : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Read, Sign, and Play! : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Join in the fun as author Kathy MacMillan shares her books Nita's First Signs, Nita's Day, and The Runaway Shirt, along with American Sign Language songs and action rhymes. Kathy... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
5 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Sensory Friendly Morning
Sensory Friendly Morning
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Mornings 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 »
Signs of Spring : Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Signs of Spring : Stories by Hand 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of the Young Child!... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
2 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... Read more »
$5 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $5 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
Gee-Pop & The Fizz
A musical, comedy show featuring everyone’s favorite “Once Upon a Time” grandparents, Gee-Pop and the Fizz! Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning Maryland to celebrate the Month of... Read more »
4 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Time Crimes: A Time Traveler’s Society Caper
Agents of the D.A.R.K. have stolen the Travellator, the method in which we travel through time. Their evil intention is to rewrite history for their own greedy benefit. Your mission... Read more »
Science Discovery: Sound and Voice Boxes
Science Discovery: Sound and Voice Boxes
Play with a variety of sound making, voice changing, and message recording items while learning about the STEM within sound.
3 events,
All About Bugs
Craft and decorate your own itty-bitty bug or a silly creepy crawler with a variety of mixed media materials in our Studio Workshop. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for... 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. Port Discovery is partnering with Arts for Learning... Read more »
Make It Grow
Make It Grow
Become a botanist and explore the life cycle of the seed. Plant a seed to take it home and observe your seed's growth like a scientist. Port Discovery is partnering... Read more »
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!