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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Latest Past Events
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place, Baltimore
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 »
$21.95
CLOSED
The museum is closed to the public on Mondays in November.
Shadow Stories
Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Place, Baltimore
Watch, listen and learn from international fairy tales, folk tales and well-known classics retold through the art of shadow puppetry.
Latest Past Events
Sensory Friendly Mornings
Port Discovery Children's Museum 35 Market Place, BaltimorePort 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 »
CLOSED
The museum is closed to the public on Mondays in November.
Shadow Stories
Port Discovery Children's Museum 35 Market Place, BaltimoreWatch, listen and learn from international fairy tales, folk tales and well-known classics retold through the art of shadow puppetry.
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
$5 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.
Open Play Areas

Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum student visits, exhibits, and programs are supported in part by the following partners.
