Queens & Kings & Knights & Things
Step into a world of adventure and imagination on September 28 & 29!
Get ready to don your crown, grab your shield, and journey back in time to the age of castles and kingdoms.
From crafting your own royal accessories to testing your knightly skills in fun, interactive activities, this magical weekend is packed with exciting experiences for kids of all ages. Encounter enchanting characters, explore medieval-themed activities, and immerse yourself in the lore and legends of the past. Join us for a weekend full of epic fun, perfect for your little knights, queens, and kings!
Members Get Free Admission
Members get free admission to this special medieval theme weekend!
Event Activities
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Hippity Hoppity Jousting
Grab a lance and hop your way over to this challenge of skill. Young knights in training can participate in Maryland’s state sport. See if you can hit the target as you bounce your way across the lists.
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Meet the Royal Court of Port Discovery
Encounter the magic of the Royal Court of Port Discovery as they roam the museum! Be on the lookout for enchanting royalty, a brave knight, and a mysterious wizard—who knows what surprises they might bring!
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Cardboard Forge
Forge your own mighty cardboard sword and then unleash your creativity in the Art Cove, where you can decorate it with a variety of cool materials! Spaces are limited to just 12 children per session, so don’t miss your chance to craft your ultimate medieval masterpiece!
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The Great Quest
Do you have what it takes to become a medieval hero? Choose your path and create your character to begin the journey. Meet friends along the way as you take on tasks to complete the challenge.
Station 1: Choose Your Path (The Playhouse)
Which path will you choose on this journey? Will it be royalty, wizard or knight? Once you choose, create the character that you will be as you continue on the journey.
Station 2: Jousting! (Kick It Up)
Grab a lance and a partner for this challenge to participate in Maryland’s state sport. See if you can hit the targets as you make your through the course.
Staton 3: The Wizard Library (Oasis)
Enter our Oasis exhibit filled with literacy focused toys and medieval themed books. Different activities will also be led by the wizard Merlin.
Station 4: Castles and Catapults (Blocktopia)
Will you be the attacker or the defender of the castle? To take the offensive, load your catapult and send rocks flying towards the castle. If you wish to defend the castle, take part in building your very own castle out of large blue blocks.
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
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Woodland Village
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Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
4 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
Woodland Village
Sled into winter with your very own woodland village art project! Using natural materials such as pinecones and available art supplies, create the winter wonderland of your imagination through miniature... Read more »
Noontime New Year
Noontime New Year
Help Port Discovery ring in 2025 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a day full of engaging programming and activities designed... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
1 event,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
2 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
6 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
3 events,
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 Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
4 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Join DJ Wavey Jones and Emcee Sethy K in an exciting program all about the elements of Hip-Hop! Dive into the world of rhythm and beatmatching through fun, interactive games.... Read more »
Are You Sure You Know Game Show
Are You Sure You Know Game Show
Are you sure you know?! Discover answers to questions you think you knew the answer to. Complete fun physical challenges and learn cool facts about animals, space and food! Due... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
5 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Join DJ Wavey Jones and Emcee Sethy K in an exciting program all about the elements of Hip-Hop! Dive into the world of rhythm and beatmatching through fun, interactive games.... Read more »
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Sundays
Sensory Friendly Sundays
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays 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 »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
1 event,
OPEN : MLK Day
Port Discovery is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Join us at the museum and participate in a variety of MLK Day activities presented by our learning specialists.
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
3 events,
Stuffies Day Out
Stuffies Day Out
Join us for Stuffies Day Out! Visit Port Discovery on January 25th for Stuffies Day Out! Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play, creativity, and... Read more »
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Meet the host of Danny Joe’s Tree House and his puppet pals at Port Discovery. Together, we’ll sing songs,... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
4 events,
Downtown Discovery Days
In partnership with DPOB, visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team on select days... Read more »
$10 Community Day
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
4 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
4 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Hops and Vines
Hops and Vines
Sip, savor, and support learning through play! Join us for a grown-up friend-raiser (21+) in support of Port Discovery’s educational and access programs. Hops & Vines brings together the best... 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. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »