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Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, MD

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Port Discovery Children's Museum

A children's museum in Baltimore's Inner Harbor area with three floors of hands-on play, exhibits, and programs aimed at kids under 10 and their families.

35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 · Baltimore, MD

About Port Discovery Children's Museum

Port Discovery is a children's museum in downtown Baltimore designed around play and learning. Its three floors hold hands-on exhibits, interactive activities, and recurring programs meant to spark imagination and help children and adults explore together. The museum offers a Sensory Friendly Sunday morning before general opening, a discounted PlayMakers admission for qualifying Maryland families, and field trips and birthday parties. Tickets are required, and advance purchase is strongly recommended.

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  • #downtown Baltimore

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