Port Discovery is embarking on a thrilling new chapter with two unique yet complementary exhibits—one launching young engineers into orbit, the other breathing gentle peace into childhood’s curiosity.
Galactic Builders: Building Beyond the Blue
Imagine a bright, hands-on space playground where parachutes unfurl, rockets launch skyward, and rovers emerge from children’s imagination. In Galactic Builders, learning is interstellar. Gravity, forces, and systems thinking come alive through play, teamwork, and endless invention. It’s designed to spark return trips, retry attempts, and collaborative “what-if” moments.
SKIES: Cloud-soft Calm and Quiet Wonder
Need a pause? SKIES offers a sensory-safe haven with drifting skylines, cozy blanket forts, and peaceful reading corners bathed in light that mimics dawn and dusk. An Aurora Borealis light board and soft textures invite families to reflect, breathe, and explore the beauty of the natural world—quietly, together.
What to Expect & What’s Next
Together, these exhibits underscore Port Discovery’s dual promise: to ignite the bold and ease the quiet.
Port Discovery is more than a museum—it’s a constantly renewing play and learning ecosystem, shaped by community, creativity, and care – and these exhibits are just the beginning of a five-year, $17.5 million expansion. The initiative includes the development of new communal spaces and educator training, as Port Discovery leans into its role as a community hub and learning lab.
Port Discovery Parking
At Port Discovery, this fall marks a moment where rockets and reading nooks coexist—sparkling paths to wonder and winds of reflection. Whether your kiddo dreams of designing space machines or nestling among clouds, Port Discovery’s upcoming exhibits promise something magical for every imagination.
When planning your trip to the museum, make the day easier and even more fun by thinking ahead about parking.
Harbor Park Garage, located at 55 Market Place, is right next to Port Discovery – just a few convenient steps away. The garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is easily accessible from major routes in and out of downtown Baltimore, including I-83.
Harbor Park is clean, well-lit, and staffed 24/7 with a friendly and knowledgeable crew who are happy to answer questions and point guests in the right direction.
Parking can be reserved ahead of time and is reasonably priced, with special deals for Port Discovery visitors.
For more information about Harbor Park Garage, visit: https://harborparkgarage.com/parking-nearby/port-discovery-childrens-museum-parking-venue/