Updated Aug 9 · 50 upcoming events

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.

Sun, Aug 9· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sunday Shorts

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.

FREEMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 9· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 9· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Wed, Aug 12

$10 Admission Day

📍 B&O Railroad Museum

A special discounted admission day at the B&O Railroad Museum offering reduced entry fees for visitors to explore the exhibits.

$10/personMuseumOpen to All

Wed, Aug 12

Member Evening

📍 National Aquarium

Exclusive evening event for National Aquarium members to enjoy the aquarium with special member benefits and programming.

FREEMuseumOpen to All

Fri, Aug 14· 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Baltimore Aquarium Bus Trip (Half Price Friday)

📍 Baltimore Aquarium

A half-price Friday bus trip to the Baltimore Aquarium for families and children.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Fri, Aug 14

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.

Reduced admissionMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 15· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 15· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 15· 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

150 Years & Counting: Walking through History at the Maryland Zoo

📍 Maryland Zoo

A guided walking tour celebrating the Maryland Zoo's 150th anniversary, exploring its historic grounds and landmarks.

paidParks & RecOpen to All

Sun, Aug 16· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sunday Shorts

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.

FREEMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 16· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 16· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Fri, Aug 21

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.

Reduced admissionMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 22· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 22· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 23· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 23· 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sunday Shorts

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Interactive 30-minute mini-tours of artworks at the Baltimore Museum of Art, open to all ages with no registration required.

FREEMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 23· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Fri, Aug 28

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.

Reduced admissionMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 29· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Aug 29· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 30· 12:00 PM

Baltimore KittyCon

📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry

Check ticket price on event

Sun, Aug 30· 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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Aug 30· 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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Fri, Sep 4

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Weekly Friday night event at the National Aquarium featuring reduced admission prices, allowing families to enjoy the aquarium at a lower cost.

Reduced admissionMuseumOpen to All

Sat, Sep 5

First Saturday

📍 National Aquarium

Monthly First Saturday event in September at the National Aquarium offering special programming and activities for families.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

Sun, Sep 6

First Sunday

📍 National Aquarium

Monthly First Sunday event in September at the National Aquarium offering special programming and activities for families.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidMuseumOpen to All

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.

paidpreschoolMuseumOpen to All

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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