Welcome to Your Happy Place

Want easy access to a fun, joyful place where kids and adults get to play, laugh, learn and experience the many benefits of playful learning every day? 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.

Family Membership for 4

Enjoy unlimited admission for up to 4 people (per day); Up to 2 adult cardholders.

  • Free unlimited admission 
  • Access to members-only events and Museum exploration opportunities.
  • 10% discount off the base package price for parties

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Family PLUS Membership for 6

Enjoy unlimited access for 6 group members all year!

  • Express entry on busy days
  • Access to members-only events and Museum exploration opportunities. 
  • 10% discount off the base package price for parties
  • 50% off General Admission to around 130 other children’s museums as part of the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Network in the U.S. and Canada (up to 6 people)
  • $2 guest discount

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Contributing Family Membership

Enjoy the benefits of a Family PLUS Membership and support our educational programs at the museum and throughout Baltimore. Includes admission for 6 people (per day); Up to 3 adult cardholders, and

  • Express entry on busy days
  • Access to members-only events and Museum exploration opportunities. 
  • 10% discount off the base package price for parties
  • Port Discovery members can visit the Maryland Zoo with 50% OFF admission! *Offer valid August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. Up to 2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children, 4 people total. Children under the age of 2 are always free at the zoo. Tickets must be purchased in person to redeem by showing membership ID.
  • Port Discovery members can visit the Baltimore Museum of Industry with 50% OFF admission! *Offer valid September 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. Up to 6 people, and tickets must be purchased in person to redeem by showing membership ID.
  • 50% off General Admission to around 130 other children’s museums as part of the Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Network in the U.S. and Canada (up to 6 people)
  • $2 guest discount
  • A $50 tax deduction

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Two adults smiling and holding an infant while visiting and enjoying family time at Port Discovery Children's Museum
a dad with his son are hanging out in the Here we grow exhibit
A child and adult smiling as they work together to decorate an art project in Port Discovery's interactive art studio
Two adults smiling and holding two children after playing and having fun together at Port Discovery
two adults are sitting with their small child in the museum train set
a woman with two girls are working on an art project in the studio
Two adults smiling and holding an infant while visiting and enjoying family time at Port Discovery Children's Museum
a dad with his son are hanging out in the Here we grow exhibit
A child and adult smiling as they work together to decorate an art project in Port Discovery's interactive art studio
Two adults smiling and holding two children after playing and having fun together at Port Discovery
two adults are sitting with their small child in the museum train set
a woman with two girls are working on an art project in the studio
Two adults smiling and holding an infant while visiting and enjoying family time at Port Discovery Children's Museum
a dad with his son are hanging out in the Here we grow exhibit
A child and adult smiling as they work together to decorate an art project in Port Discovery's interactive art studio
Two adults smiling and holding two children after playing and having fun together at Port Discovery
two adults are sitting with their small child in the museum train set
a woman with two girls are working on an art project in the studio

Visit & Upgrade

If you’re visiting with admission tickets, you can upgrade to a membership and save! Go to the Box Office on the day of your visit to upgrade your tickets to a membership. Your ticket purchase will be applied to your total membership cost.  

*All transactions must be from one receipt. All or a portion of admissions are applicable. 

Kids Eat Free

Members – Fuel appetites before or after your visit to Port Discovery and take advantage of special Kids Eat Free offers provided by area restaurants!

Reservations

Member Admission Reservations

Because Port Discovery Children’s Museum has capacity limits, all members must reserve tickets for each person before your visit. Reservations are free and included in your Museum membership. By making an online reservation, our staff can better manage capacity and ensure your admittance to the Museum.

  • One member cardholder must be included in the reservation and must be present on the day of the visit to redeem tickets.
  • Member guest tickets are nonrefundable and can only be transferred to another date due to illness.
  • All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
  • Adults without children are not permitted.
  • Active military families may receive a $5.00 discount for memberships purchased at the Box Office. Military photo ID required.
  • All memberships purchased online are subject to a $1.50 processing fee.

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