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Supporting Neurodiverse Learners At Port Discovery 

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Port Discovery Announces Five New Board Members to Help Drive Growth and Community Impact

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Kid-Friendly Fall Sensory Activities to Try at Home 

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New Blocktopia Exhibit Opens Fall 2024

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How You Can Pool Safely This Summer

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Port Discovery Celebrates 25th Anniversary with a Free Admission Day

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Celebrate the Month of the Young Child Through the Visual Arts!

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Port Discovery Launches New Multi-Generational Program! 

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The 5 Best Indoor and Outdoor Winter Activities for Kids

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Port Discovery Children’s Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Ambitious $17.5M Exhibition Master Plan and a Year of Engaging Events

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Best Kid Friendly Gifts for this Holiday Season

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Join Port Discovery on GivingTuesday

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Set Sail for School with Port Discovery – 5 Tips to Prepare for the School Year

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The PlayHouse at Port Discovery is Officially Open!

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Port Discovery Announces New Partnership to Expand Services for Families with Disabilities

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Thank You for Powering the Future of Play!

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Guest Services & The Special Interactions with Guests

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Port Discovery Construction is Underway

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Port Discovery Partners with the Pratt Library to Create the Children’s Library of Things

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Port Discovery Just Opened a Micro Market and Gift Shop

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Port Discovery's Noontime New Year 2022 Ball Drop

An Interview with Port Discovery’s CEO: Her Wishes and Goals for 2023

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Scripted Stories for Visiting Port Discovery

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Holiday Coat Drive

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Fall Hours at Port Discovery 2022

Hours at Port Discovery

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The Best Time to Prepare Your Child for Writing

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Put Your Child on the Road to Writing and Reading with these Decoding Activities

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SPIES 2 Flight of the Hawk an immersive live theater experience at Imagination Stage

Enjoy S.P.I.E.S. 2: Flight of the Hawk from our friends at Imagination Stage

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Mini Photo Sessions at Port Discovery on Sunday, November 6

Mini Photo Sessions at the Museum on Sunday, November 6

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Kids Meal Deals at Select Partner Restaurants

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3 Language Activities that Support Pre-Reading for Young Children

3 Language Activities that Support Pre-Reading for Young Children

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Teaching Your Kids about Juneteenth: The Responsibility, the Importance, and the Meaning

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10 Kids’ Museums in and Around Maryland

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Empower the Young Child with Independence

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Two children playing together as they pretend to steer Port Discovery's giant S.S. Friendship exhibit across a pretend sea

Tips For Visiting Port Discovery With Children Ages 7 to 10

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16 Family Friendly Places to Visit This Winter in Baltimore

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30 Fun Things to Do in Baltimore With Kids

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Mega List of Fun Family Adventures in Maryland

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Tips for Visiting Port Discovery with Infants & Toddlers

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5 Easy & Fun Fall Activities for Kids & Families in Maryland

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Helping Children Celebrate Diversity & Nurture Inclusivity

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How Play Helps: How Play Supports Kids’ Mental Health & Emotional Development

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How Play Helps: Calming Stress & Anxiety in Kids + 6 Activity Ideas

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Why Art is Important for Kids + Fun Art Activities for Kids

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Benefits of Guided Play

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3 Reasons to Expose Children to Arts Early On

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5 Reasons Why Music is Important for Early Childhood Development

5 Reasons Why Music is Important for Early Childhood Development

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3 Reasons Early Literacy Skills are Important for your Child

3 Reasons Early Literacy Skills are Important for your Child

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