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.
Fri, Sep 11
Unearthing Foundations, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibition
📍 Montpelier Arts Center
A celebration of Latinx and Hispanic artists in the DMV area exploring how personal and cultural heritage influences the future.
Thu, Oct 1
Edgar Allan Poe House Tours (Festival Weekend)
📍 Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
Timed one-hour tours inside the National Historic Landmark where Poe lived 1833–35. Tickets required; not included with free festival admission. Part of the International Edgar Allan Poe Festival & Awards (Oct 2–4).
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.
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
First Saturday
📍 National Aquarium
Special programming on the first Saturday of the month at the National Aquarium, offering unique activities and experiences for visitors.
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.
Sun, Oct 4
First Sunday
📍 National Aquarium
Special programming on the first Sunday of the month at the National Aquarium, offering unique activities and experiences for visitors.
Sun, Oct 4· 9:00am
Fall Brownie Day: Making Friends, Fair Play, Outdoor Adventurer
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A Girl Scout Brownie program focusing on friendship, fair play, and outdoor adventures. Brownies participate in activities that build community and outdoor skills.
Mon, Oct 5· 10:30am
Art and Story Time
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A creative program combining storytelling with art activities for young children. Children enjoy listening to stories while engaging in hands-on artistic projects.
Thu, Oct 8· 10:30am
Creek Critters Nature Walk
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A nature walk exploring creek wildlife and outdoor habitats. Children will discover the plants and animals that live in the creek ecosystem.
Fri, Oct 9
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, making it an affordable family outing to explore marine life.
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
The historic Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore the preserved farmhouse and learn about the area's agricultural heritage.
Sat, Oct 10· 10:00am
Harvest Hootenanny
📍 Chesapeake Children's Museum
A fall festival celebration featuring music, activities, and harvest-themed fun for families. The Hootenanny brings the community together for entertainment and seasonal festivities.
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· 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.
Fri, Oct 16· 6:00 PM
Exhibition Opening: Unidos En El Arte
📍 Creative Alliance
This year marks the fourth year of Unidos En El Arte, Creative Alliance’s annual exhibition celebrating Latino artists in Baltimore and beyond. What began as a single show has grown into a tradition, one built on supportive relationships between artists, families, and neighbors in Highlandtown and across the city. The exhibition brings together work that merges craft and fine art, honoring both heritage and experimentation. Join us for the grand opening on October 16 at 6pm and stay for the arti
Fri, Oct 16
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, making it an affordable family outing to explore marine life.
Fri, Oct 16
Unidos En El Arte
📍 Creative Alliance
This year marks the fourth year of Unidos En El Arte, Creative Alliance’s annual exhibition celebrating Latino artists in Baltimore and beyond. What began as a single show has grown into a tradition, one built on supportive relationships between artists, families, and neighbors in Highlandtown and across the city. The exhibition brings together work that merges craft and fine art, honoring both heritage and experimentation. Join us for the grand opening on October 16 at 6pm and stay for the arti
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.
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.
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.
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· 2:00pm-4:00pm
VILLAGER: sovereign is my tradition — Opening Reception
📍 Maryland Art Place Inc
Public opening reception for a solo exhibition by Baltimore-based artist VILLAGER at Hotel Indigo. Free and open to the public.
Fri, Oct 23
Half-Price Friday Night
📍 National Aquarium
Enjoy reduced admission to the National Aquarium on Friday evenings, making it an affordable family outing to explore marine life.
Fri, Oct 23
Strange Harvest: Everything Studio Fall Open House
📍 Baltimore
OverviewMeet local artists, shop local art, make crafts, dress up, catch a short film screening and sing karaoke and more at our fall open house! Strange Harvest: A Fall Open House at Everything StudioDate & Time: October 23, 2026 at…
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
Doors Open BaltimoreFree Admission Day at MCHC
📍 Maryland Center for History and Culture
MCHC serves as the hub for the 2026 Doors Open Baltimore and welcomes attendees with free admission all day. Hosted by the Baltimore Architecture Foundation, Doors Open Baltimore is an annual city-wide festival honoring Baltimore’s diverse culture and charm by…
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· 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 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.
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
The Kinder Farmhouse Museum opens to the public for visitors to explore the historic farm structures and learn about local history.
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· 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 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.
Sat, Nov 14· 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 14· 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 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.
Sun, Nov 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.
Sat, Nov 21· 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 21· 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 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.
Sun, Nov 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.
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