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Museums for Kids in Baltimore — Family Exhibits & Attractions

Baltimore's museums are built for curious hands and busy minds. From the Maryland Science Center's live demonstrations to the Port Discovery Children's Museum, the region offers world-class exhibits designed for families. Whether your kids are into dinosaurs, art, or hands-on engineering, there's something worth the drive.

🦀Mon, May 11· 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

We Rock the Spectrum Open Play

📍 We Rock The Spectrum - Baltimore

18

🦀Mon, May 11· 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Open Play @ We Rock!

📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym

16

🦀Mon, May 11· All Day

Flights in Full Bloom – A walk-through aviation experience

📍 The Shops at Kenilworth

FREE

🦀Mon, May 11· All Day

Los Trompos - The Mall in Columbia

📍 The Mall in Columbia - The Plaza

FREE

🦀Wed, May 13· Regular museum hours

$10 Admission Day

📍 B&O Railroad Museum

$10/person

🦀Fri, May 15· Evening hours

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Sun, May 17· 2pm-4pm

Teacher, Staff, Intern & Volunteer Art Show

📍 HeARTwares by Art with a Heart

FREE

🦀Wed, May 20· Evening

Member Evening

📍 National Aquarium

FREE

🦀Fri, May 22· Evening hours

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Fri, May 29· Evening hours

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Tue, Jun 2· 10am-4pm

Special day with discounted admission and programming for senior visitors

📍 Maryland Science Center

Discounted admission for seniors

🦀Fri, Jun 5· Evening hours

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Sat, Jun 6· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walters Art Museum — Free Admission Day

📍 Walters Art Museum

FREE

🦀Sat, Jun 6· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore Museum of Art — Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

FREE

🦀Sat, Jun 6· All day

First Saturday

📍 National Aquarium

varies

🦀Fri, Jun 12· 6pm-8pm

Annual Pottery Seconds Sale & Preview Party

📍 Baltimore Clayworks

varies

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walters Art Museum — Free Admission Day

📍 Walters Art Museum

FREE

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore Museum of Art — Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

FREE

🦀Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walters Art Museum — Free Admission Day

📍 Walters Art Museum

FREE

🦀Sat, Aug 1· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore Museum of Art — Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

FREE

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free museums in Baltimore?
Yes. The Baltimore Museum of Art and the Walters Art Museum offer free general admission every day. Other museums like the Maryland Science Center and Port Discovery have periodic free community days and discounted evenings.
What is the best museum in Baltimore for kids?
Port Discovery Children's Museum is purpose-built for kids ages 2-10 with hands-on exhibits. The Maryland Science Center is excellent for elementary and middle school ages with live science demos. The National Aquarium is a must-visit for all ages.

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