Special Event!Littles’ Day:Welcome to OZ!Saturday, February 9th

October through May Tuesday through Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm

Extended Holiday Hours!January 21st & February 18th- 9:30 am- 5:30 pm

Closed Mondays from October through May except during select public school holidays.

Inclement Weather Policy:In the event of inclement weather, please visit our web

site’s home page at portdiscovery.org or call 410.864.2700 to check the Museum’s hours of operation.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Port Discovery to see our newest traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition!

The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition is a journey of self-discovery for the whole family. Guests travel from the Gale Farm in Kansas to the colorful Land of Oz, where they explore Munchkinland, The Crossroads, The Witch’s Castle and The Emerald City before heading back over the rainbow to Baltimore, because, of course, “There’s no place like home.”

Along the way, everyone will experience the adventures of Dorothy and her friends as they find their way back to true happiness. Elements of the movie available only in this licensed exhibition include Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, images of the characters everyone knows and loves from the film and classic movie moments:

• Visit Professor Marvel’s Wagon, create your own tornado in Dorothy’s bedroom and explore Munchkin houses.

• Enter The Emerald City and create a “Horse of a Different Color”

• Play at the kaleidoscope and prism stations• Climb the mountain to the Wicked Witch’s Castle to capture

the Wicked Witch’s broom from the Winged Monkeys.• Click your heels three times while reciting “There’s no place

like home,” as you depart the Land of Oz.

In addition to activities within the exhibit, Port Discovery will host special Oz themed programs throughout the duration of the exhibit. Be sure to visit portdiscovery.org for program information.

Locally Sponsored by:

e-news • January/February 2013

Target $2 Family Fun Night January 18 & February 15Enjoy a discount admission of $2 from 4 – 7 pm. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons.

Membership News!Renew your membership today and receive 10% off!

Renew online at portdiscovery.org and enter coupon code: renew13 or renew at the Box Office during your

next visit.

New Exhibit! Opens January 26th!

The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition was created by Miami Children’s Museum and SPARKS, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. (s13)

Join us as we celebrate our new traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Children’s Educational Exhibition! Learn about tornadoes in The Science of OZ. Create Oz-themed art, plus enjoy performances by The Kindersinger and Bubbles the Clown; play in a moonbounce; and sample treats from Happy Family Brands! Littles’ Day is sponsored by:

Last Chance!

Don’t miss your last chance to visit ancient Greece! Exhibit closes January 13th.

“I Have a Dream” WeekendJanuary 19th-21stJoin us for our annual “I Have a Dream” Weekend to honor the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the celebration of our community! Make a community quilt square with the Baltimore African American Quilters, learn about Negro League Baseball and meet the players! On Monday, visit the annual living history museum of African American history as portrayed by the students of Northwood Elementary School. For our littlest visitors, join the Kindersinger for interactive performances of “Happy Birthday MLK!” and our friends from Wildlife Adventures will be here to teach us how to be kind to the animals in our community!

Littles Day: Winter WonderlandSaturday December 15th

Littles’ Day January 12th Join us for a special day for children ages 5 and under. Enjoy a moonbounce, Cook and Tell with Wegmans, Circle Time and more! Cook and Tell sponsored by:

Healthy First SaturdayJanuary 5thStart your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery’s community health fair featuring a healthy scavenger hunt, The Kindersinger, FIDOS for Freedom, and more!

February 2ndGet fit and healthy with your kids! Take a Middle Eastern Movement class. Make a healthy snack based on a children’s story book with McCormick®. Plus, Art Ala Cart, and Pop-Up Science.

Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Family Exploration DayFebruary 3rd • 11 am - 12 pmFamilies of children with special needs are invited to come and play in the Museum an hour before we open to the public and enjoy a fun filled day featuring interactive exhibits and cool programs. Museum admission is $7 per person, but you must pre-register at portdiscovery.org/educators/specialneeds_events. Space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

Chinese New Year CelebrationFebruary 16thCelebrate the Year of the Snake and learn about Chinese culture. Make a Chinese zodiac; learn Chinese calligraphy; sample cuisine from P.F. Chang’s; enjoy an authentic Chinese lion dance; and hear Chinese folktales. Plus, meet live animals with Wildlife Adventures and enjoy family activities with The Mall in Columbia.

Presidents’ DayFebruary 16th - 18thJoin us for a fun-filled weekend of activities including the Drum Circus, Kamishibai story time, Art Ala Cart, plus enjoy Wildlife Adventures, activities with Towson Town Center, sing-a-long with Uncle Pete (Monday only) and more!

Circus Games with Greg MayFebruary 23rd • 1 pm and 2 pmPlay fun circus games former Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey circus performer, Greg May! Plus enjoy Art Ala Cart and a performance by Mr. Norman.

OurCommunity

A Very Special Thank You to our Recent Supporters:

Robert H. Ball

Peter Blauvelt

Michael H. Blume

Winifred C. Borden

Renee Christoff

College Savings Plans of Maryland

William Corey

Kelly Finan

Robert E. Gabrys

Peter Gerard

Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger and Hollander

Hamilton Bank

Happy Family Brands

Charlie Hatter

Shirley L. Isaacs

Carim Khouzami

Matthew Korn and Cynthia Miller Foundation

Stacey Landsman

Jennifer Litchman

Susan Magsamen

The Mall in Columbia

Singleton B. McAllister

Robert Meyerhoff and Rheda Becker

Kakki Morrison

Francis H. Otenasek

Sage Policy Group, Inc.

John W. Sasser

Stephen Spinelli

Michael Spock

Gordon M. Stetz

Toy Industry Foundation

Venable LLP

Vorbeck Materials

E.C. Wareheim Foundation

Birthday Partiesare a Piece of Cake!

Affordable Party Package Options• Private Party Room

• Free Museum Admission• Awesome Activities

• Discounts for MembersVisit portdiscovery.org/parties/birthdays to view our

Party Package Options.

Book your party today! Please contact us at 410.864.2657 or email birthdays@portdiscovery.org

Port Discovery will be on site at select Family Fun Days at Towson Town Center, The Mall in Columbia, and White Marsh Mall.

Join Miss Julie & Friends for Family Fun Day, weekday mornings at 10:00 AM. This is a FREE family-friendly program with story times, musical performances and much more, appropriate for pre-school aged children.

*Programs are held on the following days and a complete schedule of performers can be found on the following websites:• White Marsh Mall, Tuesdays whitemarshmall.com• The Mall in Columbia, Thursdays themallincolumbia.com• Towson Town Center, Fridays towsontowncenter.com

*Port Discovery activity dates will be posted on each mall’s website.

PJ On the TownSunday, February 10th • 2 pm – 4 pm

Hosted by PJ Library Baltimore and Beth Tfiloh Congregation, PJ On the Town is a fun-filled event where you can connect with other families and meet members, educators, and clergy from Beth Tfiloh Congregation at Port Discovery.

All families are welcome to attend and will receive a special discount admission price to Port Discovery: $1 for one-year olds; $2 for two-year-olds; $3 for three-year-olds; $4 for four-year-olds; $5 for children ages 5 through 12 and $10 for ages 13 and up, including adults.

You must pre-register with the Center for Jewish Education Baltimore to receive the discount admission.

Call 410.735.5000 or visit cjebaltimore.org/pjtown. Space is limited on a first come, first served basis.