Join Port Discovery as a member, make a donation, or support us by volunteering.

Port Discovery is not your typical Museum. Here, children and adults are encouraged to play, to laugh, to climb and stomp, to dance and sing, and to learn through the joy of play. Join us in our mission to bring joyful play and learning to everyone. Become a member, make a donation, or support us as a volunteer!

Membership

Become an annual member for unlimited access to open play sessions and programs at Port Discovery Children’s Museum while supporting education opportunities for other children.

Donate to Our Mission

Port Discovery is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to our mission of educating children and inspiring life-long curiosity. We rely on donors to fulfill our mission. Share in the joy of making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families by donating today!

Individual Giving

Contributions From Individual Donors Are Critical. We welcome donations that provide unrestricted operating support as well as those directed to specific initiatives.

Institutional Giving

It is only with the support of philanthropic partners that Port Discovery can continue presenting innovative exhibits, expanding Museum access, and offering a robust menu of learning opportunities.

Corporate Giving & Business Sponsorships

Port Discovery offers a number of opportunities for your business or corporation to partner with the Museum in support of childhood learning, play, and creativity.

Planned Giving

Making a legacy gift is a powerful way to demonstrate your lasting support of Port Discovery and its mission to connect purposeful play and learning.

Business Memberships

Give your employees and their families access to one of the top Children’s Museums in the United States while helping to support our mission.

Family Memberships

As a Port Discovery member, you’ll receive free admission every time your family visits. Better yet, as a Member, you’re joining an amazing community and supporting our work to make joyful, purposeful play and learning possible for everyone.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum educates children and inspires life-long curiosity through playful learning opportunities in the museum and the community we serve.

270,000

Children & Adults Served

Through Playful Learning Experiences

1/3

Of All Guests

Receive Discounted or Free Admission Thanks to Donor Support

7.678

Guests Visited via the PlayMakers Access Program

In FY22

3,300

Guests Served through Community Events

In FY22

We celebrate our community’s diversity and provide a safe environment of inclusion and respect, where all children and their adults can interact, play, and learn.