Port Discovery Museum, Baltimore

Name: Port Discovery Museum
Address: 35 Market Pl, Baltimore, 21202, United States
Telephone: +1 410-727-8120

#93 among attractions in Baltimore

Museum, Children's museum, Playground, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Port Discovery Children's Museum is a non-profit institution located in the historic Fish Market building in Baltimore, Maryland's Inner Harbor. It is 80,000 square feet and has three floors of exhibits and programs designed to be interactive and educational. It receives more than 265,000 visitors annually. The museum's focus is on children ages birth through 10 and their caregivers. ()

Established: 1998 (26 years ago)Coordinates: 39°17'20"N, 76°36'23"W

Address

35 Market PlCentral Baltimore (Downtown Baltimore)Baltimore 21202 United States

Contact

+1 410-727-8120

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Day trips

Port Discovery Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Aquarium, War Memorial Plaza, USS Torsk, Chesapeake.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Port Discovery Museum open?

Port Discovery Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Port Discovery Museum?

Nearby attractions include Power Plant Live!, Baltimore (2 min walk), Rams Head Live!, Baltimore (2 min walk), Maryland Art Place, Baltimore (2 min walk), Phoenix Shot Tower, Baltimore (3 min walk).

How to get to Port Discovery Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port Discovery Museum:

Bus

Market Place Southbound • Lines: Green (2 min walk)
President Street - Reginald F. Lewis Museum Westbound • Lines: Orange (2 min walk)

Metro

Shot Tower/Market Place • Lines: M (2 min walk)
Charles Center • Lines: M (11 min walk)

Light rail

Baltimore Arena • Lines: Lr (18 min walk)
Convention Center • Lines: Lr (19 min walk)

Train

Baltimore Camden Station (21 min walk)