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Location
Parking
Closest parking garage is Harbor Park Garage at 55 Market Place (directly next door) offering discounted parking to museum guests on most days; street parking also available nearby
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible; certified sensory inclusive facility; strollers welcome; free secure lockers; family-friendly restrooms on every floor with changing stations; nursing room on 2nd floor; family seating areas throughout
Visitor tip
The museum is best suited for ages 3-12 with something for all ability levels; plan to stay from opening to closing time as there are enough hands-on activities across multiple floors to keep kids engaged all day
About Port Discovery Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits for young learners. Kid-powered museum with 3 floors of hands-on exhibits & play areas, plus events.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Baltimore, MD (35 Market Place)
- Admission
- $24.95 per person; children under 1 free; military free
- Highlights
- Three floors of hands-on exhibits including SkyClimber, water play, and interactive learning
What visitors say
We love this place. Individual pricing may seem like a lot but the family membership is so worth it. I bring my daughter here once or twice a week and it helps her burn off energy. There are so many things to do that you can literally…
We had an amazing experience at Port Discovery Children’s Museum! The museum is incredibly engaging, educational, and perfectly designed for children of all ages. Every floor is full of hands-on activities that encourage creativity,…
I took my 11 month old, 10 year old and 11year old today. They all had a blast. I think it’s best for ages 3-12. The staff were friendly and it wasn’t crazy crowded. But I was highly disappointed in the cleanliness. Everything was…
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Did You Know?
- Port Discovery is a certified sensory inclusive facility, designed to accommodate children with sensory sensitivities alongside typical learners
- The museum offers a PlayMakers program providing discounted admission ($5 per person) for Maryland EBT/WIC cardholders, making it accessible to up to 5 family members
- The Wonders of Water exhibit is designed to intentionally get children wet, requiring visitors to bring change of clothes, making it a fully immersive water play experience
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