Port Discovery, the Children's Museum in Baltimore
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SrchNResQ
N 39° 17.340 W 076° 36.405
18S E 361432 N 4350078
Quick Description: A great place for kids of all ages located within walking distance of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2009 6:01:21 AM
Waymark Code: WM7PGV
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member GeeOCachers
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Long Description:
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

Visit Instructions:
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