Peninsular hub, Portland, easily bridges the gap between historic port and modern city, home to a range of cultural sight, bordered by sandy beaches and within easy reach of a variety of water-based activities.
Keep your young ones entertained for hours on end at the Maine Discovery Center, a children's museum packed with educational hands-on exhibits. Learn more about health and anatomy on a Body Journey, explore the properties of gravity in the Mission:Discovery exhibit, encourage your child's inner artist in Artscape and learn more about local ecosystems in Nature Trails as part of your museum visit. Educational programs are offered here throughout the year, including Science Adventures and Meet the Author sessions.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
9:30am-5pm, Tues-Sat Noon-5pm, Sun Extended summer hours
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