Port Discovery, the Children's Museum in Baltimore
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N 39° 17.340 W 076° 36.405
18S E 361432 N 4350078
A great place for kids of all ages located within walking distance of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Waymark Code: WM7PGV
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2009
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Designed for kids from 2 to 10, Port Discovery is a place for children of all ages located in the old Fish Market building in the Power Plant Live! Plaza, just a short walk from the Inner Harbor. The average visit is 2 to 3 hours, though the only thing that will force you to leave is closing time. The museum is dominated by KidsWorks, a three-level climbing structure, with other exhibits covering three floors that surround the giant jungle gym. Admission is $12.95 for 2 and older, Children under 2 are free.
Website: [Web Link]
Physical Address:
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD USA
21202
Phone #: 410-727-8120
Directions:
Central Parking's Harbor Park Garage is right next to the museum at the corner of Lombard St. and Market Place (weekend cost: $7). Bring your parking ticket to Port Discovery's box office for validation which takes a couple of $$ off. Garage closes at 6pm
Parking Coordinates: N 39° 17.220 W 076° 36.360
Hours of Operation:
October - Memorial Day
Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Box Office closes at 4:30 pm
Note: The Museum will be closed on November 26, December 24 and December 25, 2009 for the holidays. The Museum will also open at 11:00 am on New Year's Day, January 1, 2010.
SUMMER HOURS
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Focus of Museum: Children 2-10
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Visit Instructions:
1. A picture of you, your family OR your GPS at either an interesting location inside the Museum or with the name or logo showing from the outside of the Museum.
2. Please answer the following questions in your log as best you can:
- What sections of the Museum did you visit?
- What was your experience like?
- Did you participate in any programs?
- What was your favourite part of the Museum?
- Are there any amenities you can share?
- Overall, how was your visit?