Port Discovery Children's Museum

📢 We're Hiring! Port Discovery Children's Museum is seeking a dynamic Marketing & Communications Director to lead our efforts in spreading the magic of play, learning, and imagination. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you! 🌟 Apply today and help us inspire wonder in the next generation. https://lnkd.in/eMfswasw #Hiring #MarketingDirector #Communications #PortDiscovery #BaltimoreJobs

🎥📺 Exciting news! Catch our Multigenerational Programming Manager, Shelby Hiken, featured on WJZ | CBS News Baltimore discussing our upcoming Set Sail for School event! 🌟 Tune in to see Shelby tag team with Carly Reighard from Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center to share all the details about our annual back-to-school celebration happening on August 24th. Set Sail for School is our annual back-to-school celebration which will be on August 24th! The event is designed to help families and children prepare for the upcoming school year. It features a variety of school-related resources, engaging activities, and free giveaways, all aimed at making the transition back to school smooth and exciting. The event is organized in partnership with Baltimore community organizations, including the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and serves as a fun and educational way to get kids excited about learning. Click the link to view the full segment and get ready to set sail into the new school year with us! https://lnkd.in/ecHgS5nw #SetSailForSchool #PortDiscovery #WJZ #CBSNews #CommunityEvent

🎉 Attention Educators, Teachers, and Childcare Providers! 🎉 Join us for a special Educators Night Out on September 19th, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Port Discovery! 🌟 This is your chance to explore our museum, meet our team, and discover all the amazing field trip options we have for Pre-K through 5th graders in the 2024-2025 school year. Plus, learn about our exciting museum rental options for your school events including Prom! Enjoy light refreshments and adult beverages as you tour our exhibits, connect with fellow educators, and find out just how easy and fun it is to plan your next field trip or event at Port Discovery! Event Details: 🚌 Event: Educator Night at Port Discovery 📆 Date/Time: September 19, 2024 | 4PM-7PM 👫 Who: Educators, Teachers, & Childcare Providers (Adult Only Event) 🎟️ Price: FREE Spots are now available: https://bit.ly/3QshhC4 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to make the most of your school year! 🎒 #EducatorsNightOut #PortDiscovery #FieldTrips #BaltimoreEducators #TeachersNightOut #2024SchoolYear

🚀 We're thrilled to announce our our newest exhibit where engineering meets imagination—Blocktopia! 🧠✨ Opening this fall, Blocktopia is more than just fun—it’s a space designed to ignite imaginations and nurture young engineers. Through hands-on activities like building towering structures and navigating intricate mazes, kids explore the science of play, learning about shapes, symmetry, and spatial reasoning. This amazing blue block exhibit is inspired by the Imagination Playground. This exhibit highlights the importance of play in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. And this is just the start—Blocktopia sets the stage for our upcoming Galactic Builders exhibit in Fall 2025. Make sure to check back in when we have our official opening this fall! To read more about Blocktopia: https://bit.ly/4dziErG 🏗️🌟 #STEM #ScienceofPlay #Blocktopia #PortDiscovery25 #ImaginationPlayground

Three cheers to our interns! 👏

We are thrilled to share that our very own President & CEO, Carter Polakoff, has been honored by the Baltimore Business Journal as one of this year’s Women Who Mean Business! 🌟 Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the award ceremony and witnessing the celebration of many wonderful and talented women across the #Baltimore area. Carter’s dedication and passion for helping us pave the way towards making learning through play accessible and fun for children shines brightly every day at Port Discovery. Her visionary leadership continues to inspire us all, ensuring that every child who visits our museum experiences the joy of discovery and creativity. Join us in congratulating Carter for this well-deserved recognition! As well as all the other honorees for their ongoing dedication to their industries 🎉👏 #WomenWhoMeanBusiness #PortDiscovery #LearningThroughPlay #BaltimoreBusinessJournal #Inspiration #Leadership

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Fearless! 🌟 Last week, the incredible team at Fearless came together to help us assemble over 150 STEAM "Make Your Own Ice Cream" kits. These kits played a central role in our National Ice Cream Day Celebration this past weekend, bringing smiles and educational fun to so many children and families! 🍦✨ The generosity and dedication of our volunteers like Fearless truly make a big difference in the work we do at Port Discovery Children's Museum. Your support allows us to create unforgettable experiences that blend joy with learning, inspiring the next generation of innovators and creators. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the positive impact you've made in our community! #ThankYou #VolunteerAppreciation #STEAM #CommunitySupport #NationalIceCreamDay #PortDiscovery #FearlessTech #Volunteer #GiveBack #CorporateResponsibility

We are excited to announce our annual back-to-school event—Set Sail for School! Partnering with our incredible Baltimore community, this event is designed to provide school-related resources, engaging activities, and valuable giveaways to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. 🗓️ Date: August 24, 2024 | 10AM-5PM 🎒 Event Highlights: 📚 Free school supplies 🎨 Creative art projects 🏆 Fun and interactive games 👫 Free resources from local community partners including Baltimore City Early Learning, Giant Food, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Maryland Food Bank, Jubilee Arts Baltimore, Baltimore City Health Department, Maryland Public Television, Maryland Family Network, Bedtime in a Box ✨ And much more! At our children's museum, we emphasize the importance of play in early childhood development. Research shows that play fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interaction, which are crucial for a successful school experience. For caregivers, preparing children for the school year is essential, and participation in playful activities can ease the transition into the academic environment, reducing anxiety and building confidence. Set Sail for School offers an excellent opportunity to support your child's educational journey through interactive and enjoyable experiences. To learn more about the event, visit: https://bit.ly/3rFkvZj #BackToSchool #CommunityEvent #BaltimoreEvents #ChildrensMuseum #FamilyFun #BaltimoreFamilies #SchoolReady #BaltimoreMD #BaltimoreCommunity

As we prepare for our National Ice Cream Day celebration on July 20th, we want to give a big shoutout to our wonderful interns from Bank of America and Arts for Learning Maryland who have been incredibly open-minded and proactive in helping us fine-tune our art project! 🍦✨ Their willingness to assist ensures that everything runs smoothly and our guess will have a great time during their visit. Thank you, interns, for your dedication and enthusiasm in making Port Discovery Children's Museum a vibrant hub of creativity and learning! #Internship #TeamWork #BofAinterns #BankofAmerica #Bankofamericainterns #NationalIceCreamDay #PortDiscovery #Programming #ChildrensMuseum #LearningThroughPlay Janet Currie

We are thrilled to partner up with ice cream businesses Lucky's Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy and Baltimore in a Box for our annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration this Saturday. Our Learning & Visitor Experience Director, Caite Debevec, and Marketing & Communications Manager, Deborah Greengold, gave WJZ | CBS News Baltimore the inside scoop on this special day! At Port Discovery Children's Museum, we believe in the power of play and its impact on children's learning and development. Our National Ice Cream Day Celebration on July 20th will be packed with activities that blend fun and education, highlighting the science of play. Our celebration includes: 🍦 Ice Cream Themed Art Projects: Engaging children's creativity and fine motor skills through hands-on activities. 🧠 Ice Cream Trivia: Promoting critical thinking and knowledge retention with fun facts and questions. 📚 Ice Cream Themed Storytime: Enhancing language and literacy skills through interactive storytelling. 🎲 Sprinkles Guessing Game: Encouraging estimation and numerical skills in a playful setting. 😋 Ice Cream Tasting (while supplies last): Offering sensory exploration and taste-testing fun. Hosting events like National Ice Cream Day is important for the museum because they create unique and engaging opportunities for families to learn and play together. These events help foster a sense of community, celebrate traditions, and make learning fun through themed activities and hands-on experiences. By offering diverse programs, the museum can attract a wider audience, support family bonding, and encourage a love of learning in a joyful and interactive environment. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e8rfea5D #PortDiscovery #NationalIceCreamDay #ScienceOfPlay #ChildDevelopment #BaltimoreEvents #FamilyFun #EducationalPlay #MuseumLearning #WJZTV #CBSBaltimore