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The AHOY Children’s Museum is breaking ground

Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new museum at the 11th annual Portland Art + Heritage Fair.

October 3, 2024 • 
Declan Lowthian
A Victorian-era home, converted into a whimsical children's museum. Several trees are growing up the walls of the house, and a giant fish sits out front.

The AHOY museum is expected to include indoor and outdoor areas for kids to explore, play, and learn.

Rendering by Portland Museum and Weber Group

A new children’s museum is coming in to dock in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood.

First announced in 2022, this expansion to the Portland Museum is called AHOY — aka "Adventure House of You.” The first phase, expected to be complete in 2026, will include a renovation of the Victorian house that will serve as the museum’s location, plus a glass atrium connecting it to the Portland Museum.

This Saturday, Oct. 5 marks the groundbreaking celebration for AHOY, and it’s part of the 11th annual Portland Art + Heritage Fair. Here’s a sample of what you can expect:

  • Local food and drink vendors, including Tommy’s Pizza, Haitian Exotica, and Shippingport Brewing
  • A live performance by The Louisville Leopards Percussionists
  • DJing and finger puppets by Squallis Puppeteers
  • Art vendors + installations

The Art + Heritage Fair is free and runs 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Portland Museum.

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