Port Discover, Elizabeth City

About Port Discover

Port Discover is a hands-on science museum in Elizabeth City where visitors explore exhibits through playful learning and interactive discovery. The center fosters STEM education by encouraging guests to figure out how things work through direct engagement with displays and equipment. Visitors of all ages participate in hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity about science and discovery. The museum maintains special spaces dedicated to infants and toddlers under three years old, with priority given to the youngest visitors in these areas. Older children are welcome in these spaces with supervision and gentle play. Adult supervision is required throughout the center, and the museum encourages grown-ups to join in, ask questions, and make memories alongside their children. Shoes are required while exploring. Port Discover is located in Elizabeth City, northeastern North Carolina, and operates several days weekly with published hours available online.