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Port Discover is located at 611 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina—a hub for hands-on STEM learning and exploration!

Admission

  • Children (Ages 1-17): $5 (+tax)

  • Children Under 1 & Adults: FREE

Parking

Convenient on-street parking is available, along with several free municipal parking lots nearby for easy access.

Getting Here

Elizabeth City is nestled in northeastern North Carolina, just:

  • 45 minutes from the Outer Banks

  • Less than an hour from Norfolk, VA

  • Three hours from Raleigh, NC

For more information about exploring the area, visit Discover Elizabeth City.

Directions

Visitor Info

Hours of Operation

Mon. & Tues. | 10 AM - 5 PM

Wed. | Closed

Thurs. & Fri. | 10 AM - 7PM

Sat. | 9 AM - 5 PM

Sun. | Closed

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Daily Admission: $5.35 per child (Ages 1+)

Adults (FREE)

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Discover the charm of Elizabeth City, a perfect destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. For more details on attractions and must-see spots, reach out to:

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Visit Elizabeth City, NC​

Museum of the Albemarle

Arts of the Albemarle

ECSU Planetarium

Science Class
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Photo & Video Disclaimer

Port Discover reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by Port Discover, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Port Discover may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by Port Discover including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, social media etc.

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To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

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A person attending a Port Discover event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact Port Discover.

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Any person or organization not affiliated with Port Discover may not use, copy, alter or modify Port Discover photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without advanced written permission of an authorized designee from Port Discover.

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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Port Discover: Northeastern North Carolina's Center for Hands-On Science

611 E. Main St.

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

252-338-6117

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by Kortni Austin

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