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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.

🦀Wed, May 13· 10:00am - 4:00pm

$10 Admission Day

📍 B&O Railroad Museum

$10 admission

🦀Wed, May 13· 9:00 AM - all day

Wonderful Wednesdays at HyperKidz

📍 HyperKidz

9.99

🦀Fri, May 15· Evening

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Fri, May 15· 6:00 PM

Exhibition Opening: When The Butterflies Would Visit

📍 Creative Alliance

varies

🦀Fri, May 15· 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Half-Price Friday Night at the National Aquarium

📍 National Aquarium in Baltimore

24.95

🦀Sat, May 16· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

🌖Explore Earth's Sky With the Air & Space Museum

📍 Online Event

FREE

🦀Sat, May 16· 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

🌖Explore Earth's Sky With the Air & Space Museum

📍 Air & Space Museum (Online Event)

FREE

🦀Sat, May 16· 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Open Play @ We Rock!

📍 We Rock Kids Gym

16

🦀Sat, May 16· 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Glow Night Skyzone- Crofton/Gambrills

📍 Skyzone Crofton

paid

🦀Sat, May 16· 6:00 PM

Exhibition Opening: You Can Always Come Back Home

📍 Creative Alliance

varies

🦀Sun, May 17· 2-4pm

Teacher, Staff, Intern & Volunteer Art Show

📍 HeARTwares by Art with a Heart

FREE

🦀Sun, May 17· 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Skyzone Little Leapers

📍 Skyzone - Owings Mills

21.99

🦀Sun, May 17· 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Little Leapers @ Skyzone Waugh Chapel

📍 Sky Zone Gambrills

15

🦀Sun, May 17· 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Little Leapers Skyzone- Crofton/Gambrills

📍 Skyzone Crofton

paid

🦀Sun, May 17· 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Skyzone GLOW Night

📍 Skyzone - Owings Mills

33.99

🦀Sun, May 17· 5:00pm-7:00pm

Jewish Museum of Maryland Annual Meeting 2026

📍 The Associated: Jewish Federation

$12.00

🦀Sun, May 17· 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Dinosaur Little Leapers

📍 SKY ZONE GAMBRILL S

varies

🦀Tue, May 19· 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Open Play @ We Rock!

📍 We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym

16

🦀Tue, May 19· All Day

Los Trompos - The Mall in Columbia

📍 The Mall in Columbia - The Plaza

FREE

🦀Tue, May 19· 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

We Rock the Spectrum Open Play

📍 We Rock The Spectrum - Baltimore

18

🦀Tue, May 19· All Day

Flights in Full Bloom – A walk-through aviation experience

📍 The Shops at Kenilworth

FREE

🦀Tue, May 19· All Day

Trailblazers: 50 Years of Women at the USNA

📍 Museum of Historic Annapolis

varies

🦀Tue, May 19· 6:00 PM (varies by date)

Chesapeake Baysox Home Game (Time Varies by Date)

📍 Prince George's Stadium - Home of the Chesapeake Baysox

paid

🦀Tue, May 19· Time varies by date

Chesapeake Baysox Game (Time Varies by date)

📍 Chesapeake Baysox Stadium

paid

🦀Wed, May 20· Evening

Member Evening

📍 National Aquarium

FREE

🦀Thu, May 21· Evening

Thursday Night Swim

📍 National Aquarium

varies

🦀Fri, May 22· Evening

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Fri, May 29· Evening

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

Half-Price Friday Night

📍 National Aquarium

Half-price admission

🦀Sat, Jun 6· All day

First Saturday

📍 National Aquarium

varies

🦀Sat, Jun 6· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore Museum of Art — Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

FREE

🦀Sat, Jun 6· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walters Art Museum — Free Admission Day

📍 Walters Art Museum

FREE

🦀Sun, Jun 7· All day

First Sunday

📍 National Aquarium

varies

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Baltimore Museum of Art — Free Admission Day

📍 Baltimore Museum of Art

FREE

🦀Sat, Jul 4· 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

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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