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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Port Discovery is nice, however I think the massive structure is geared for older kids causing heart ache to my 3 year old who could not play like the big kids! Many parents were not watching...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We took the carpet primates (3 and 6 years old) here on a cloudy-blah Saturday, which turned out to be a very good choice.The main attraction here, at first glance, would seem to be the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's often hard to find a place that will actually engage and excite a little 4 year old. even the aquarium is like a game of "lets run through the walls of fishes and sharks as fast as we can." but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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I took the kids out to Port Discovery on Sunday. The had a Ball. This was the second visit to the museum and we will surely come back. They loved the robot building exhibit and my daughter loved the World of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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All Museum are very educational
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I worked as a nanny, I visited a friend in Baltimore on a day off. I noticed this place called "Port Discovery" near the Inner Harbor. When I got home, I googled it and immediately said,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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We took a group of about 8 2-year olds from my playgroup and we had a BLAST! We all would wander together or separate and catch up somehow. There was soooo much to see and do that we didn't get to do...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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My kids just LOVE port discovery!! Lots for them to do!! We even have membership. My only complaint is that the huge playgym spans all 3 floors and it's hard to keep track of multiple children this way
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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great place that you can take kids - just be prepared to climb with themmy kids are little and were scared to climb by them selves
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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i took my kids on dollar day that occurs once a year in December time. They had the best time. even though it was crowded they were not restricted from doing anything.i would definately go back again.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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We received the membership as a Christmas present.. I took my 3yo daughter and a friend and her 3yo son.. The place is definitely suited more for older children.. it can be very nerve wracking when the kids...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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my children love it - everything from live performances and imaginative play to science and educational programs... three floors with all sorts of activities for children... there's a rope maze in the middle...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really overpriced and I'm pretty skeptical of the "educational" content of the place because the shallow "exhibits" are overshadowed by the large jungle-gym type structure in the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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An incredible place for family. My 14 month old daughter loved it there. While it's really better for elementary age children, Port Discovery does very well by it's younger patrons. I'd avoid holiday weekends,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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Wonderful place for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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Great place to take the kids! Lots of variety in the activities that are offered. My 3 year old loves it. It is big, so I would recommend bringing a spouse or a friend if you have more than 2 children,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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If you've got little ones in your crowd, Port Discovery is a great place to take them. In addition to all sorts of learning exhibits and activities, there are craft opportunities around and a giganti...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Port Discovery is a cross between a children's museum and a gigantic McDonald's playplace. I've visited on several occasions with different age groups. I'll agree that it's mostly geared towards child...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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This place was really coll. $11 per person and worth every penny. There is a huge tree fort 3 stories high that the children and even adults can climb inside. That alone occupies a good hour. For the toddlers...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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My young child had a great time at Port Discovery. There are tons of interactive exhibits which provide a great fun and educational experience for children and adults alike. Port Discovery offers the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Its must be the only museum which kids wud love to go for. This museum has everything and anything for all ages group. This place has the educational programs for all the grades from Pre-K to 12th. The best...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Port Discovery is rather expensive even though it is pretty fun place for kids. Think about becoming a family member and have unlimited admission. You will be happy that you did...take advantage of all of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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This is a wonderful location. What a beautiful view. I know, youre not there to look at the Bay. But you cant miss it. With such wonderful scenery, its a wonder we made it in the doors. But once we did we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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This is a wonderful location. What a beautiful view. I know, you're not there to look at the Bay. But you can't miss it. With such wonderful scenery, it's a wonder we made it in the doors…. But o...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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From the beginning to the end this is where the kids want to be. There are places to run and areas where you can perform activities and work on projects. This place is easy to find but since it's downtown the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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We took my son and my sister's five kids ages 1-12 and they all had a great time. There were a variety of activities for all ages and the price wasn't bad either. PROS: So much to do. CONS: The price - but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Port Discovery is museum specifically designed for kids and is ranked as one of the top five children's museums in the United States. Port Discovery is designed to encourage learning, growth and imagi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Port Discovery - The Children's Museum is not just for children. It is a great place for children, adults and even teens. When it first opened I went on a date with my high school girlfriend and had...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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The Port Discovery, is Perfect for kids.. This place is where the ur child wud learn and play. A huge 3 story jungle gym, great exhibits and experiments. perfect location in the inner harbor. go see...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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This is a great place to spend time with your children! You and your children will be jumping, climbing, running, and having fun making projects! People of all ages have fun here. The prices are reasonable....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Port Discovery is the perfect place for kids and adults to have a blast! This museum is by far the most enjoyable museum ever. You and your kids will be jumping, running, climbing, and making projec...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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Port Discovery is one of my...err, my son's, favorite places to go in Baltimore. This place is absolutely fascinating and entertaining. Some attractions and exhibits change, but the giant indoor, mult...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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I love this place!My only complaint is the great big mcdonalds which we try to aviod.Everything else was wonderful
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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We took our children on a trip to Baltimore and visited the Port Discovery Children's Museum. We all had a blast! They had things for our 1 year old son up to our 7 year old son to do. There was never...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Baltimore is a nice place to visit,but beyond the aquarium there isn't really a place for younger children. So try Port Discovery,the kid powered museum.My daughter and nephew love it,nothing like the...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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When Port Discovery opened several years ago, I was quite excited--finally something in Baltimore geared towards children that was more culturally appealing than Six Flags. Unfortunately, Port Discov...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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This is the best place ever if you want to wear your kids out. They'll have a blast climbing, acting, building, and imagining. It's best to bring along a group of kids so they can play off of each o...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Port Discovery labels itself as a museum, but kids wouldn't believe it if you told them. It's like a constantly changing amusement park. Central to the museum is a 3 story climbing structure, and ea...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Port Discovery calls itself a museum but no kid would find it dry or (gasp) educational, at least not overtly. Its teaching tools are all play-based and it offers activities for kids from babies to teenagers....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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nice sensory room for young kids but the maze in the center is confusing and easy to lose young kids and the older kids tend to run the younger ones over.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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This has to be included in the guide. Port Discovery is Baltimore's Children's museum. It's three floors with different activities for kids on each floor and a rope maze in the middle connecting the levels....
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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Kids loved it! The food is overpriced though, and there aren't enough different bathroom locations.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/05/2005
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Great place to go with the children educational
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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Great for kids of all ages. Be prepared for a huge crowd on dollar day!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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I had heard wonderful things about Port Discovery, but was very disapointed. Many areas were not fully functional and the lines at the working exhibits were very bad. I have been to many better hands on...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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I took my neice and nephew and they had the BEST time! There were so many cool areas - a large climbing tower, a mystery house, an egyptian exhibit, computer stations...and they got to make arts and crafts...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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What a great place for kids - wonderful environment for families to interact with each other. My kids especially liked the mystery house, where you follow clues to find missing family members. Staff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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This is a museum like no other. The concept and design of this museum is extraordinary. Just walking in the front door, made me excited for my children. The atmosphere is welcoming, adventurous, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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