Homeschool hub: Baltimore
Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.
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Museums, zoos and science sites with homeschool days or rates, and stores whose own policy says their teacher discount includes homeschool teachers.
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National Aquarium
Family learning days for pre-K through high school homeschoolers. Learning stations are open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. each day, with a self-guided Aquarium tour. January 12–14 is "Super Senses" and March 9–11 is "Beach Treasures." Capacity is 150 students a day. Each reservation includes one free adult chaperone for each group of up to five students.
- Ages: Pre-K to grade 12
- Cost: $15 per student per day for Maryland homeschoolers; $42.95 out of state; extra adults $34.95
- When: Jan 12–14 and Mar 9–11, 2027, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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FreeAlso on our Baltimore page
The Maryland Zoo
Maryland homeschool groups (age 5 through grade 12) can join the grant-funded Free Field Trip Program. Students are admitted free on field trips from Sept 8, 2026 through Feb 26, 2027. A homeschool group can visit up to three times per academic year, and no more than 15 homeschool groups can visit on one date. Check the field trip calendar for open dates.
- Ages: Age 5 to grade 12
- Cost: Free for students (Maryland homeschool groups)
- When: Field trips Sept 8, 2026–Feb 26, 2027 (see the calendar) · Not listed on source
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FreeAlso on our Baltimore page
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
The museum offers Homeschool Days for small homeschool groups and individual families, with workshops, tours and storytimes included in your ticket. The next is Thursday, Feb 25, 2027, then June 3, 2027. Past Homeschool Day activities have included a LEGO motion workshop, locomotive tours and a Civil War train tour. Maryland students get free or reduced pricing as a State Aided Educational Institution.
- Ages: Pre-K and up (activities listed by grade)
- Cost: Free or reduced for Maryland students; see the Student Group Guide
- When: Thu Feb 25, 2027 (also June 3, 2027) · Workshops start 10:30 a.m.
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Price listedAlso on our Baltimore page
Port Discovery Children's Museum
Self-guided play on three floors plus a workshop just for homeschoolers. Each day has two identical workshop sessions, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; register for one. These are not drop-off programs, so an adult stays with each child. Groups of 15 or more can book a 3-hour field trip.
- Ages: Children with an adult
- Cost: $15 per person (includes all-day admission and one workshop); members $7.50
- When: Spring 2027 dates not yet posted · Not listed on source
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Educator discount
Area: Michaels stores in the Baltimore, and online
Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.
- Ages: For the parent-teacher
- Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
- When: Year-round
- Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.
Educator discount
Area: Apple Store online and Apple Stores in the Baltimore
Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."
- Ages: For the parent-teacher
- Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
- When: Year-round
- Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).