Museums for Kids in Baltimore — Family Exhibits & Attractions

¡Bienvenidos al Museo!

📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry

El Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) se complace en continuar con su programa comunitario titulado “¡Bienvenidos al Museo!”. A partir de agosto de 2026, y con una frecuencia de cuatro veces al año, los visitantes podrán enriquecer su experiencia en…

Sensory Friendly Sunday

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public. These mornings are designed to provide you with an…

Healing With Play

📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum

A special November program at Chesapeake Children's Museum featuring books, crafts, and activities to help children explore feelings and healing during Children's Grief Awareness Month.

Story, Show, & Tell

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

An interactive storytelling program featuring international folktales, fables, and fairytales with sensory exploration activities.

Budding Musicians

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

A family-friendly music introduction program featuring songs, stories, and singing at Port Discovery Children's Museum.

Castle Builders

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

Build magnificent castles using wooden blocks and giant blue foam blocks at Port Discovery Children's Museum.

We Gather What Echoes Exhibit Opening

📍 Honfleur Gallery

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Enjoy discounted admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, featuring reduced ticket prices for all visitors.

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.

Family Day: Friends and Food

📍 The Walters Art Museum

A celebration of community, connection, and creativity featuring family-friendly art activities, food, and entertainment for all ages.

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.

Baltimore Dirt Bike Exhibition: Culture on Wheels Opening Reception

📍 Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center

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.

Family & Frequencies: Free Admission Day!

📍 Jewish Museum of Maryland

Join us at the Jewish Museum of Maryland for a family and music-themed free-admission day! Jump into the recording studio with your friends and family to create your own CD, join us in the Arcade for crafting activities, and listen…

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.

Member Evening

📍 National Aquarium

A special evening program exclusively for National Aquarium members to enjoy the facility with member-only perks and activities.

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Enjoy discounted admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, featuring reduced ticket prices for all visitors.

Family Art Adventures at the BMA (November)

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Free drop-in art and play program for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups.

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.

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.

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.

45 Anniversary Celebration

📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry

The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates its 45th anniversary with a full day of activities and special programming from 9am to 4pm.

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.

Flashback Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

A special free admission day for the public to explore the BMA's Flashback exhibition and collections.

Thanksgiving Break at Port Discovery

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

Fall into Fun for Thanksgiving Break from November 23-30! While schools out around Thanksgiving, visit Port Discovery with fun educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team and three-floors of exhibits! Port Discovery will be open for extended hours…

Thanksgiving Break at Port Discovery

📍 Port Discovery Children's Museum

Fall into Fun for Thanksgiving Break from November 23-30! While schools out around Thanksgiving, visit Port Discovery with fun educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team and three-floors of exhibits! Port Discovery will be open for extended hours…

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Enjoy discounted admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, featuring reduced ticket prices for all visitors.

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.

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.

Museum Store Sunday

📍 The Walters Art Museum

A full day of museum operations with extended access to the museum store, featuring special shopping opportunities and seasonal offerings.

Museum Store Sunday at MMNS — One Day Only!

📍 Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences

Get ready to shop for a good cause! MMNS is joining 2,200+ museums worldwide for our fifth annual Museum Store Sunday! Every purchase helps keep museum admission FREE and programs affordable while supporting exhibits, education, and conservation. What’s in Store?–…

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.

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.

Free First Thursday

📍 Maryland Center for History and Culture

Monthly free admission day at the Maryland Center for History and Culture. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibitions and collections at no cost.

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Enjoy discounted admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, featuring reduced ticket prices for all visitors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Museum by Candlelight

📍 Star-Spangled Banner Flag House

Experience the historic Flag House decorated for a regency holiday season with period music, costumed interpreters, and holiday treats during this weekend-long event.

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.

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.

Family Art Adventures at the BMA (December)

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

Free drop-in art and play program for children ages 0-5 and their grown-ups.

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.

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.