Happy Friday, Fans of Play! We’re so excited to celebrate the final weekend of Spring Break with you – and all the other fun to come this April!  ICYMI – Port Discovery is now open on Fridays from 10AM – 4PM, adding even more opportunities for play! Advance online tickets/reservations are still required of everyone, including members (members still enter for free)! Special Upcoming Happenings:  • Enjoy the final Discovery Stage Series performance featuring Pinot & Augustine • $2 Community Day happening Sunday, April 18th • Members-Only Virtual Event presented by Bright Horizons featuring Wildlife Adventures happening Wednesday, April 21 Don’t miss these special family-friendly events happening this springRead More →

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  Longer days, flowers blooming, warmer temperatures – spring has officially sprung, Fans of Play! Enjoy creating all-new family memories together when you visit Port Discovery this spring! The festive fun kicks off this weekend as Springing in Spring: Spring Break activities kick off on Saturday, April 27th, and continues into April with special Spring Break Hours! Plan Your Visit Buy Tickets Now Springing in Spring: Spring Break at Port Discovery! Join Port Discovery to celebrate your well-deserved Spring Break with a fun, engaging, and safe Springing in Spring event happening Saturday, March 27th – Sunday, April 11th!* Guests big and small will be ableRead More →

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Check out NEW hours for play starting March 10th! Wednesdays: 10AM – 2PM Saturdays: 10AM – 4PM Sundays: 11AM – 4PM Advance online tickets/reservations are still required of everyone, including members (members still enter for free). There’s so much fun to come with March, too! Enjoy the Women’s History Month Reading Corner inside The Oasis, $2 Community Day happening Sunday, March 21st, virtual Youth Art Month & Puppet Powered Weekend workshops, and Discovery Stage Series performances! Plan Your Visit Buy Tickets Now     3 Ways to Celebrate Youth Art Month With Your Family Since 1969, the month of March has been designated as YouthRead More →

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Activities and attractions in downtown Baltimore continue to reopen, as the state’s positive COVID test rate and hospitalization rate remain low. That’s great news for everyone – and especially for families who want to get out of the house and enjoy the fun, educational opportunities the city has to offer. Here’s a look at some of the most fun activities for families to enjoy right now in downtown Baltimore: Port Discovery Reopens Downtown’s excellent children’s museum, Port Discovery, will reopen to members the weekend of Oct. 10 and to the general public the weekend of Oct. 17. To keep visitors safe, the museum has putRead More →

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After months at home with the kids, exploring the backyard or basement again starts to feel a little stale. Now is the perfect time to mix things up with a quick trip to downtown Baltimore. While some downtown attractions remain temporarily closed to visitors, including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and Port Discovery Children’s Museum (opening in early August), other fun destinations have put new safety protocols in place and reopened to the public. Here are some ideas for downtown outings that will be safe and fun for the whole family: The National Aquarium The Aquarium reopened to the public on July 1, albeit withRead More →

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – also known as MLK Day – is Monday, January 20 this year. The day celebrates and honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the minister, activist, and leader of the civil rights movements in the United States. Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929; the third Monday in January is a federal holiday recognizing his birth and impact. Over the weekend, there will be many events designed to remember Dr. King and educate people of all ages about his important role in U.S. history. In downtown Baltimore, some of the best events combining fun and education will take placeRead More →

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This holiday season, give the children in your life a gift that will inspire imagination, learning, and curiosity through purposeful play, and help prepare them for all of life’s beautiful seasons ahead. Purchase a family membership to Port Discovery Children’s Museum and receive unlimited access to exhibits and programs designed to fuel discovery and curiosity! Plus, enjoy special members-only events, sneak peeks at special traveling exhibits, and discounts on birthday parties and at our gift shop! Purchase a membership by December 31st, 2019 and receive $10 off all new, gift and renewal memberships! Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer to enjoy a full year ofRead More →