This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Carter Polakoff, President & CEO, and Rachel Demma, VP of Learning & Community Impact at Port Discovery in Baltimore to talk about their two new cutting-edge exhibits-Galactic Builders and SKIES that just opened in October. The museum celebrated it's 25th anniversary last year when they launched a 5-year, $20 million Exhibit Master Plan that will completely reimagine and modernize the museum. The opening of these 2 new exhibits is the first major step in the transformation.
As a children's museum, Port Discovery's mission includes supporting families with young children in Baltimore City and throughout the state with opportunities to play and learn together, and serving as a meaningful community resource.
Galactic Builders provides Hands-On STEM play that challenges kids to think like real scientists and engineers-testing designs, solving problems, and working together to build rocket ships, rovers and more. SKIES provides the counterpoint: a calm, sensory-friendly environment where kids and families can recharge, practice mindfulness, and be inspired by nature's skies from sunrise to sunset.
For more information about Port Discovery Children's Museum, visit their website portdiscovery.org. You can also follow them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
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