Port Discovery Children's Museum, Children's museum in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, United States
Description
Port Discovery is a museum spread across three floors with interactive areas where children explore art, science, and creative play through hands-on activities. The spaces are designed so that visitors of different ages find things to discover and try themselves.
History
The museum opened in 1998 inside a restored fish market building from the 1800s. This transformation of an old trading place shows how Baltimore brings its harbor and history to new generations.
Culture
The museum connects children to the harbor's role in the city through water-based activities and exhibits that show daily maritime work. Visitors experience how the port shaped Baltimore's past and continues to matter today.
Practical
The museum sits right in the Inner Harbor and is easy to reach with parking options nearby. Families should plan for at least two to three hours to explore the different sections comfortably.
Did you know?
At the center of the museum stands a four-story climbing structure called SkyClimber where children overcome heights while solving problems. This structure links physical activity with mental challenges in a way that often surprises visitors.
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