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Port Discovery The Childrens Museum

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Local(410) 727-8120

34 Market Pl
Baltimore, MD 21202

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Port Discovery The Childrens Museum
Local(410) 727-8120

34 Market Pl
Baltimore, MD 21202

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User Reviews of Port Discovery The Childrens Museum

Yelp.com Review - by Sue S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by olivia d.

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Visit

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's

All Museum are very educational
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee B.

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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lilaguide | Awesome!

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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lilaguide | Lots of Fun!

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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lilaguide | great place

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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lilaguide | My kids had the best time

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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lilaguide | Definitely a cool place

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum Editorial Review

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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Yelp.com Review - by Toastface Grillah X.

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

Wonderful place for kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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Good place to bring the family!

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

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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cool and fun! by Elizabeth A. at InsiderPages

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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Great Educational Experience by Laurie K. at InsiderPages

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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Fun for all ages of Kids. by Jasmeen s. at InsiderPages

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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become a member by Chris P. at InsiderPages

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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not really worth the cost by S. B. at InsiderPages

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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Great visit

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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Kids love this place by Alex B. at InsiderPages

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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Lots of fun! by Michelle H. at InsiderPages

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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The Kid Powered Museum

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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Great for people of all ages

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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Perfect for Kids

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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Great Museum! by Debby J. at InsiderPages

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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Tons Of Fun!!!

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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Kids (and grownups) will have a blast!

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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Fun! Fun! Fun!

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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great for children

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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A Children's Museum with limited appeal

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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Tire them out and educate them at the same time

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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Perfect combination of fun and education

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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Wonderful activities for all ages of kids by Debra A. at InsiderPages

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

Great place to go with the children educational
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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lilaguide | Port Discovery Children's Museum

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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Not quite there

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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Highly Recommend It!!!

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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WOW!

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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motivating, marvelous,moving

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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