About Discovery City

Helping children discover fun one smile at a time.

Established in 2024, Discovery City Children's Museum is a subsidiary of the City of Port Huron that opened to the public on October 15, 2024.

At Discovery City, children, ages 10 and under, will meet the Michigan early learning standards through adventurous play, while exploring each of the exhibits. Each exhibit will include one or more of the following areas...

Approaches to play and learning
Physical development and health
Social and emotional development
Creative and expressive arts
STEM
Social studies
Communication, language and early literature development

Thank you to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and the Knowlton family for making this possible.

Learning Through Play

Play can help children learn and develop in many different ways. Studies have shown that play can improve physical, social, cognitive, and emotional well-being in children. Who knew play can be fun and beneficial!

Benefits of Discovery City

Benefits for children, families, and community infographic

Michigan Early Learning Standards

The Michigan Early Learning Standards is a framework for educators and childhood professionals to support young children's development. Each exhibit at Discovery City Children's Museum will include one or more of the Michigan Early Learning Standards domains listed below.