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.
Sat, Sep 5· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Sep 5
First Saturday
📍 National Aquarium
A special Saturday event at the National Aquarium offering family-friendly activities and exhibits during the first Saturday of September.
Sat, Sep 5· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Sep 6· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Sep 6· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Sep 6
September First Sunday
📍 National Aquarium
A special Sunday event at the National Aquarium featuring family-friendly activities and marine exhibits during the first Sunday of September.
Sun, Sep 6
First Sunday
📍 National Aquarium
A special Sunday event at the National Aquarium providing family-friendly access to explore marine exhibits and aquatic life.
Thu, Sep 10
Thursday Member Evening
📍 National Aquarium
An exclusive evening event at the National Aquarium for members, providing a special opportunity to experience the aquarium in a dedicated member-only setting.
Fri, Sep 11
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission pricing at the National Aquarium on Friday evening, allowing families to experience aquatic exhibits at a discounted rate.
Sat, Sep 12· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Sep 12· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Sep 13· 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Patterson Park Historical Walking Tour
📍 Patterson Park
A guided historical walking tour through Patterson Park exploring its 198-year history from 1827 through the War of 1812 and Civil War.
Sun, Sep 13· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Sep 13· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Thu, Sep 17
Aquarium After Dark
📍 National Aquarium
An after-hours event at the National Aquarium offering a unique evening experience to explore marine exhibits in a special nighttime atmosphere.
Fri, Sep 18
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission pricing at the National Aquarium on Friday evening, allowing families to experience aquatic exhibits at a discounted rate.
Sat, Sep 19
Urban Wildlife Conservation Day
📍 National Aquarium
A special Saturday event at the National Aquarium focused on urban wildlife conservation education and family-friendly activities.
Sat, Sep 19· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Sep 19· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Sep 20· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Sep 20· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Sep 26· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Sep 26· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Sep 27· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Sep 27· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Oct 3· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 3· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Oct 4· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Oct 4· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 10· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Oct 10· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Historic farmhouse museum opens to the public for self-guided tours of this preserved 19th-century farm dwelling.
Sat, Oct 10· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Oct 11· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Oct 11· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 17· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Oct 17· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Oct 18· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Oct 18· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Oct 24· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 24· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Oct 25· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Oct 25· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 31· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Oct 31· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Nov 1· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sun, Nov 1· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sat, Nov 7· 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check aqua.org)
National Aquarium
📍 National Aquarium
Open this weekend on the Inner Harbor — dolphins, sharks, the rainforest, and the jellyfish gallery. One of Baltimore’s signature family destinations.
Sat, Nov 7· 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kinder Farmhouse Museum
📍 Kinder Farm Park
Historic farmhouse museum opens to the public for self-guided tours of this preserved 19th-century farm dwelling.
Sat, Nov 7· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
Sun, Nov 8· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue–Sun; check portdiscovery.org)
Port Discovery Children's Museum
📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum
Open this weekend at the Inner Harbor — three floors of hands-on, climb-on exhibits built for kids 0–10. A reliable rainy-day or any-day pick for younger families.
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