April 2018
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore
Thomas the Tank Engine™ returns to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore! Little Engineers and families take a 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy a full day of live entertainment, activities, and family fun! Advance purchase is recommended. For more information on ticket sales and train times, see: http://www.borail.org/dowt/ Your DAY OUT WITH THOMAS TICKET includes a scheduled 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine™, all day admission to the…
Find out more »August 2018
Beach Bound Rail Adventures
Celebrate summer at the B&O with Beach Bound Rail Adventures! Discover your end of summer adventure with fun hands-on activities to keep kids entertained and engaged. Activities include: • Grabby Grabby Crabs Game • Sand Fun • Boat Building • Kinetic Run-through Water Garden (swim suits & towels recommended!) • Bounce House • Arcade Games • Train Ride departs promptly at 11:30 am Thursday & Friday Purchase admission on-site! General Museum Admission: $20 for Adults, $17 for Seniors (60+), $12…
Find out more »October 2018
Toddler Time Halloween & Costume Parade with Choo Choo Blue
Join B&O Railroad Museum for a spooktacular Toddler Time, as we celebrate the end of this year’s Toddler Time program Halloween style. Featuring festive fun, we’ll read Alice Schertle’s Little Blue Truck’s Halloween, before making monster grab bags to fill with all sorts of fun tricks and treats during our costume parade around the Museum’s campus. This program starts promptly at 10:30 am in the Museum’s Roundhouse. Purchase admission on-site! General Museum admission: $20 for Adults, $17 for Seniors (60+),…
Find out more »Witches & Wizards Weekend
Young witches and wizards can head to the B&O because wizarding school is now in session! Learn simple science in potions class and explore the history of railroading in our “magical objects” display! Grow your own plant buddy in herbology class plus run through our magical maze to enter a raffle to win a railroading storybook and a free cone card from The Charmery! All of this and more awaits you at Witches & Wizards weekend! This is an Education…
Find out more »April 2019
Day out With Thomas!
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to go full steam ahead for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Baltimore on April 26 – 28 & May 3 -5, 2019. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel. This fun-filled event offers children…
Find out more »May 2019
World War I Commemorated Memorial Day Weekend at the B&O Railroad Museum – a weekend of gratitude!
Memorial Day weekend, May 24 – 27, visitors to the B&O Railroad Museum will experience the opening of a new temporary WWI exhibit showcasing the role of B&O Railroad employees, plus several programs and activities for all ages during this weekend of Gratitude! ALL MILITARY receive FREE ADMISSION on Memorial Day; Blue Star Families receive FREE ADMISSION Memorial Day – Labor Day! Friday, May 24: > See the one and only Maryland Merci Car, one of 49 wooden boxcars…
Find out more »September 2019
First Responders Day
First Responders Day at the B&O honors those who answer the call and aims to educate the public about their lifesaving practices! Come see firsthand the methods and technology used by the first responders who are there when we need them the most. Oh, and did we mention the controlled collision between a train and a car? For educational purposes, of course. Access to event included with regular museum admission.
Find out more »October 2019
Tails on the Rails
In partnership with the Maryland SPCA, and for the first time ever, our four-legged friends are welcome aboard for an evening of exploration and play at the B&O Railroad Museum — and don't worry, there are plenty of treats for owners too! With a beer & wine happy hour, food trucks, a live DJ set courtesy of 93.1 WPOC, and a 3:00pm train ride to historic Carroll Park for a puppy play date, this event is sure to be absolutely "fetching"…
Find out more »December 2019
B&O’s Magical Holiday Express
December 2 - December 31, 2019 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm / Sunday, 11am-4pm Museum Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day The B&O Railroad Museum’s month-long holiday spectacular is back, and this year we’re diving into the history of the railroad to deliver festive tidings of joy and giving! Magical Holiday Express 2019: Tidings in Transit celebrates both the story of the B&O and the spirit of giving by festively highlighting the four major regions along the railroad’s original route…
Find out more »March 2020
Plein Air Painting Reception & Sale
Since December, artists representing the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association have been visiting the B&O to paint various outdoor scenes from the museum. Finding subjects both here at the museum and at other historic railroading sites, these talented artists have created works which capture the wonder, romance, and timelessness of the B&O’s historic campus and the broader story of American railroading. During this event, you’ll have the chance to acquire one of these remarkable works of art for yourself, all…
Find out more »April 2020
Virtual Story Time 11:00 AM Tuesday & Thursday
April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 URL: www.BORail-Education.org The B&O Railroad Museum is developing tools & resources that can serve both educators, caregivers & students who are currently impacted by mandated school closures. Each Tuesday & Thursday while schools are closed, we’ll be posting a Junior Junction special, which includes a virtual story time, accompanied by a corresponding educational activity that can be easily downloaded to use at home. The B&O education staff is dedicated to posting new content for a…
Find out more »June 2020
10th Annual Taste of 3 Cities at the B&O Railroad Museum
June 2, 12-6 PM URL: www.borail.events/FoodTruckFest Tickets: $6-$85 The Gathering Food Truck Fest, Baltimore's original food truck event company is excited to bring you the 10th Annual "Taste Of 3 Cities." Partnering with one of Baltimore's most unique attractions, the B&O Railroad Museum, universally recognized as the birthplace of American railroad. Featuring Food Trucks from a three state area, train rides, arts and crafts vendors, live music and children's activities. Voted one of the 10 Best Festivals in Maryland three years in a…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Dates: June 26-28 & July 10-12 We hope you'll be able to attend Day Out With Thomas and join us for Thomas' birthday party this summer at the B&O Railroad Museum. Take a train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, & enjoy a day full of entertainment, activities, & family fun! RIDE, PLAY & STAY ALL DAY with Thomas and Friends. Buy Tickets at www.borail.events/ThomasTix Ticket Prices: $26-$30
Find out more »July 2020
B&O and Babe Ruth Museum’s All American Weekend Ticket
Baltimore’s All American Fourth Weekend With The B&O and Babe Ruth! Baseball and Trains are about as American as apple pie! To celebrate the July Fourth Weekend, the B&O Railroad Museum with the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum have partnered to offer an All American Ticket to visit both museums for $25 adults, $20 seniors and $12 kids July 3-5, 2020. A savings up to $7 / person! Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://borail.events/AllAmerican or in person at…
Find out more »Royal Tea on the Railroad
Join your favorite princesses and princes for a regal adventure on the rails! This is a royal affair, so be sure to come dressed in your finest prince or princess outfit for an elegant train ride with tea and fancy treats, followed by a fantastical story time, wonderful activities, and photo opportunities with the iconic princes and princesses you love. Word of this illustrious outing is spreading quickly across the land, and spaces are limited, so be sure to get…
Find out more »August 2020
Community Yoga in the Yard with Colleen of The Soul Nourish
Introducing Community Yoga in The Yard with Colleen of the Soul Nourish at the B&O. Gentle flow yoga for all levels where you’ll stretch and strengthen the body and quiet the mind. You’ll use your breath (Prana) and gentle movement (Asana) to create balance and an overall feeling of well-being and centeredness. Safety Procedures: Yoga instruction and area will be conducted in the spacious B&O Outdoor Pavilion at safe social distances. Please bring your own Yoga Mat, Towel and Bottled…
Find out more »October 2020
Model Train Sale
The Model Train Sale returns to the B&O! We've heard your requests, and we're excited to bring back this premier sale of the best HO, O gauge, and N-Scale model trains, tracks, and accessories on the market! Products are all new in original boxes from Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Atlas, & more, and offered at 30% off retail prices! To allow for safe social distancing, number of visitors allowed in sale at one time will be limited. Net proceeds benefit the…
Find out more »Halloween Toddler Time
Join us for a safe and spooktacular Toddler Time as we celebrate Halloween! We’ll have a socially-distant craft at 10 AM and story time at 10:30 featuring Alice Schertle’s Little Blue Truck’s Halloween, then hold a costume parade with pre-filled goodie bags available for pick-up at the end! Event included with regular Museum admission.
Find out more »Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their child-size pumpkin, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to use on our children's rides! Train…
Find out more »November 2020
Holiday Festival of Trains – B&O’s First Tree Lighting Ceremony & Evening Train Ride
The B&O kicks off the holiday season with an evening full of family-friendly festivities! Join us as we light the beautiful 35-foot Christmas tree, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops and model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and Frosty the Snowman, and delight in delicious cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa! The train…
Find out more »Santa’s Official Arrival in Bmore
The holiday season is officially here when Santa comes to town, and we hope you’ll join us in greeting him when he arrives back in Baltimore aboard the B&O No. 6944! Santa’s locomotive will pull into the B&O Railroad Museum’s spacious Roundhouse, creating the perfect opportunity to take the first festive photos of the season. Your ticket includes all-day access to the entire Museum, including the chance to enjoy the B&O Holiday Festival of Trains with Santa’s Winter Village shops…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Join us and Santa for a delicious breakfast buffet inside the spacious Roundhouse, transformed into a festive wonderland featuring the B&O’s signature 35-foot Christmas tree, model train layouts, and Santa’s winter village. Santa will join you and your family during breakfast and be available for socially distant photo sessions. Families will ride the Reindeer Railway train and children will be given reindeer antlers for the trip. All activities, events, and experiences are designed for a safe and fun visit. To review…
Find out more »Bmore Local Holiday Bazaar
Shop small and local under the evening’s holiday lights at the B&O! Support local artisans and artists while enjoying live holiday operatic performances by local conservatory students inside the spacious and beautifully decorated B&O Roundhouse. Guests are invited to join in a grand finale sing-along of “Let There Be Peace on Earth” led by one of the talented conservatory students. Wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from Back Yard Restaurant available for purchase. VIP ticketholders are invited to arrive at…
Find out more »December 2020
Reindeer Railway Evening Trains & Holiday Lights
Each evening, tour through Santa’s Winter Village shops, explore model train layouts, enjoy a visit from Santa and share cookies with spiced cider or spiked cider for the grown-ups. The train ride includes child-size light-up reindeer antlers to wear on the Reindeer Railway to help light the way for Santa!
Find out more »Toddler Time with Santa
Santa will join children and families for a fun holiday craft and reading of one of his favorite books, The Polar Express! Then, Santa will lead children to the boarding platform for a train ride on the Reindeer Railway train! Toddler Time is included with admission, but pre-registration is required. Register and learn more at borail.events/SantaToddlerTime
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O
Don’t miss Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O, where your little ones can ring in the New Year well before bedtime! This kid-focused daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, photo opportunities, New Year’s Resolution writing & party hat making stations, and socially distant games. Then, join us for a countdown to 12 Noon, when we’ll give an early welcome to the New Year with celebratory confetti and streamers, and of course, a ball drop!
Find out more »January 2021
Weekend Spotlight on Civil Rights and the B&O
Join us this MLK holiday weekend in celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and highlighting the deeply interconnected histories of the Civil Rights Movement and American railroading. Programming includes special “Union Pastors Riding on the B&O Railroad” presentation by the Union Baptist Church's Rev. Alvin Hathaway, Sr., our "From Slavery to Civil Rights" tour, and much more! See full schedule of events and plan your visit at BORail.events/MLKWeekend Sat., Jan. 16: 10 AM - 4 PM Sun., Jan.…
Find out more »Model Train Sale – Appreciation Super Saturday
As thanks to all the rail fans, hobbyists, and modelers who've supported us throughout the past year, we're bringing back the Model Train Sale for a one-day only sale with extended hours and reduced admission! Enter our spacious, historic Roundhouse to shop a selection of premium O and N-Gauge model railroad trains, tracks, and accessories - all at 30% off retail value PLUS an additional 15% off! Don’t miss a special 6 PM evening train ride along the nation’s first…
Find out more »February 2021
The B&O’s Big Birthday Bash
It’s the 194th birthday of the B&O Railroad, and you’re invited to the party! Join us for family-friendly festivities all day long as we celebrate the legacy of the B&O and the wonder of American railroading. First little engineers can enjoy an interactive STEAM Streamlining Workshop, using paper airplanes to represent early locomotive designs and explore why some models are faster than others. Then, take a 12:30 PM train ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad! After the…
Find out more »March 2021
Read Across America Day at the B&O
Get ready for a week of reading and railroading with the B&O Railroad Museum as we join with United Way of Central Maryland, Enoch Pratt Free Library and Charm City Books to support youth literacy! To kick off this week of learning, literacy, and locomotives, visit the B&O on Read Across America Day, Tue, Mar. 2, for a performative story time in the Roundhouse! During this special story time, our friends at local bookstore Charm City Books will enlist the…
Find out more »Maryland History: Evening Tour & Train Ride at the B&O
As we spend the weekend celebrating the history of our great state of Maryland, join us on Fri & Sat, Mar. 26 & 27 for drinks, the Maryland History Tour, and an evening train ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad! After the tour and train ride, return to the Museum to purchase additional drinks, browse our gallery, and explore the Roundhouse. Advance ticket purchase required. Get your tickets at BORail.events/MDEveningTrain Starting on Maryland Day, Thu, Mar. 25,…
Find out more »Spring Break STEAM Series at the B&O
STEAM into Spring Break at the B&O! While area students are on spring break, we’re offering two weeks of enriching activities, designed to promote continued learning and engagement with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Activities include kid-oriented tours & workshops, as well as our regularly scheduled Toddler Time programs. Tours and Toddler Time are free with admission. Workshops: $6 with admission.* *$6 fee applies only to workshop participants. Parents/guardians of participants need only purchase regular Museum admission. For workshop…
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Bunny Egg Hunts & Train Rides
Fri, Apr. 2, 9 AM (Sensory Friendly) Sat, Apr. 3, 9 AM (For Everyone) Join us for an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny in the B&O’s spacious Roundhouse, followed by a train ride on the Mile One Express! Our Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on Fri, Apr. 2 will offer a more accessible experience for visitors with sensory processing differences, including modified lights & sounds, sensory kits available, and more staff on-hand. Kids: $6 with Museum admission, $3
Find out more »May 2021
Day Out With Thomas at the B&O
Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into town with the Party Train Tour. Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas and grab your party pass to pick up favors at stops along the way. Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, stop in the party corner for lawn game fun, have a blast in the bubble zone & check out the pop up gift shop for exclusive Thomas swag! We’re back on track for delivering fun & memories. …
Find out more »June 2021
The B&O Food Truck Festival
The B&O Railroad Museum has teamed up with the founder of the acclaimed The Gathering and Taste of Three Cities Food Truck Festivals to present the B&O Food Truck Festival! Join us at the B&O Railroad Museum on June 5 for a summer Saturday of delicious food and delightful drinks from a variety of local food trucks. With live music, views of the Museum's historic locomotives, train cars and Roundhouse, plus full access to the Museum itself, you'll have plenty…
Find out more »Community Days at the B&O
This summer, join us for Community Days at the B&O! We’re thankful for the opportunity to offer free Museum admission on Sat, June 19, and Sundays, July 18 & August 8, so members of our community can enjoy tours, family-friendly activities, and free train rides at the B&O. The focus of our B&O Community Days is the B&O Street Art Project, which selected local four street artists to design murals on the theme of connectedness and paint them onto a caboose here at the…
Find out more »July 2021
Independence Day Weekend at the B&O
The B&O is the place to be for family fun this Independence Day weekend! Take our Maryland on the Rails tour and train rides on the Mile One Express, have fun with tie-dye and chalk art, and enjoy ice cream & Red, White & Blue popsicles in the café throughout the weekend! Plus, cold beer will be available for purchase on Observation Car train rides! Sat, July 3 Maryland on the Rails Junior Tour: 10:30 AM Mile One Express Train…
Find out more »B&O Rail Sale
Join us at the B&O Rail Sale on Sat & Sun, July 10-11 to shop an assortment of secondhand railroad treasures! From railroad-related antiques to costumes and a variety of new and used model & toy trains, you're sure to find great gifts, essential collector’s items, and more. Learn more: http://BORail.events/RailSale Sat, July 10: 10 AM-4 PM, Sun, July 11: 11 AM-4 PM Please note that all items must be taken on the day of purchase, so make sure to bring a large enough vehicle…
Find out more »Community Days at the B&O
This summer, join us for Community Days at the B&O! We’re offering FREE Museum admission on Saturday, June 19, and Sundays, July 18 & August 8, in celebration of the B&O Street Art Project, which selected four local street artists to design murals on the theme of connectedness and create them on a caboose here at the Museum. B&O Community Days include special programs, tours, activities, train rides and the opportunity to talk with the artists behind the B&O Street…
Find out more »August 2021
Diesel Days at the B&O
Join us for a parade of diesel locomotives through time! Your Diesel Days ticket gets you a train ride to a trackside view of numerous runbys featuring iconic diesel locomotives from the Museum’s fleet, such as the Sweet Toot, B&O No. 8905, B&O No. 6944, & and many more – a 2-hour round trip experience! And, Diesel Days attendees will be among the first to see the cosmetically restored CNJ 1000, which will be on-display in the Roundhouse during the event! Tickets also include a water bottle to help…
Find out more »September 2021
Workin’ on the Railroad: Labor Day Weekend at the B&O
There’s no better place to celebrate Labor Day than the B&O! To honor the railroaders who sparked the spread of industry across the nation and the many working-class heroes on which we all depend today, we’re hosting track-laying demonstrations, giving “Working on the Railroad: The B&O and the Labor Movement” Tours, and offering $1 admission on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Help Keep the Tracks Clean! As part of our Labor Day Weekend celebration, we’re asking for your help to…
Find out more »First Responders Day
First Responders Day at the B&O honors those who answer the call and aims to educate the public about their lifesaving practices. First Responders Day will feature a bomb squad display, fire extinguisher demonstration, various police and firefighting equipment for visitors to see and learn about, and controlled collision & extraction demonstrations to highlight the importance of motorists yielding to trains at railroading crossings. Plus, Operation Lifesaver will be on-site to help educate visitors about railroad crossing safety. In acknowledgement…
Find out more »Play-A-Role: Murder on the Orient Express at the B&O
Play-A-Role in Murder on the Orient Express! In partnership with Everyman Theatre, we’re holding a Play-A-Role on Fri, Sept. 17, 6-9 PM, in which participants will be assigned roles and guided by Everyman Theatre staff and Resident Company Members guide as they read from the script of Murder on the Orient Express, followed by a discussion of the play. Surrounded by historic locomotives and train cars in the B&O’s pavilion, you’re sure to feel immersed in the action of Agatha…
Find out more »Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at the B&O
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. This year, spend Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at the birthplace of American railroading! Claim your Museum Day voucher to receive free admission at the B&O Railroad Museum for up to two (2) people on Sat, Sept. 18. Claim your free voucher: http://BORail.events/SmithsonianDay
Find out more »Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at the B&O
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. This year, spend Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at the birthplace of American railroading! Claim your Museum Day voucher to receive free admission at the B&O Railroad Museum for up to two (2) people on Sat, Sept. 18. Claim your free voucher: http://BORail.events/SmithsonianDay
Find out more »October 2021
The B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest
The B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest is your opportunity to enjoy delicious food, delightful drinks, and fun for the whole family at the B&O Railroad Museum! We're combining a festival of food trucks with the Autumn pastime of Oktoberfest to bring you a day of fall fun featuring live music, local vendors, face painting, delightful drinks, and delectable eats! See the full lineup of music, food trucks, and vendors below! Live Music Rufus Roundtree and Da B’more Brass Factory Kraken…
Find out more »The B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest
The B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest is your opportunity to enjoy delicious food, delightful drinks, and fun for the whole family at the B&O Railroad Museum! We're combining a festival of food trucks with the Autumn pastime of Oktoberfest to bring you a day of fall fun featuring live music, local vendors, face painting, delightful drinks, and delectable eats! See the full lineup of music, food trucks, and vendors below! Live Music Rufus Roundtree and Da B’more Brass Factory Kraken…
Find out more »The B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest
It's all about food, beer, and great music at the B&O Food Truck Oktoberfest! We're bringing together amazing local food trucks and the Autumn pastime of Oktoberfest to present a day of food, music, drink, and fall fun for the whole family at the B&O Railroad Museum. Enjoy live music by Rufus Roundtree and Da B'more Brass Factory and Kraken Duo, drinks from The Back Yard and Lone Oak Farm Brewery, face painting by Marina the Face Painter, and a…
Find out more »Tails on the Rails
We’re welcoming four-legged friends back to the B&O for an afternoon of exploration and fun, featuring a photo booth with props, a train ride to Carroll Park for a Puppy Playdate and a Yappy Hour with adult beverages and snacks for owners! Each pet owner must complete a registration form, provide the animal's up-to-date rabies vaccination, and sign a hold harmless waiver. Download form & register at http://BORail.events/TailsonRails Tickets B&O Members: $15 Non-Members: $20
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »The Pumpkin Patch Express
The spooky season is upon us, and to celebrate here at the B&O, the Mile One Express becomes the Pumpkin Patch Express! Take a Halloween-decorated train ride out to the B&O's pumpkin patch, located at the site of the First Mile Stable. After choosing their pumpkin, touring the stable, and meeting the horses, kids will take the train back to the B&O, where they can decorate their pumpkins, play carnival games, win prizes, enjoy a fall snack, receive tokens to…
Find out more »November 2021
The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
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The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »Holiday Toddler Time at the B&O
Our final Toddler Time event of the year will be full of holiday spirit! Kids can make a holiday craft, take pictures with Santa, and join Mrs. Claus for a special reading of June Sobel’s Santa and the Goodnight Train. Visitors will bring in a new toy for donation to the Stuff the Train Toy Drive will receive a free ticket for a train ride on the Mile One Express!* Members are FREE. *One ticket per new toy for donation
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »The Polar Express Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
Cold weather may be just around the corner, but so is The Polar Express! Don't miss out on the journey of a lifetime as scenes from this celebrated holiday classic come to life before your very eyes! The conductor will punch your golden tickets and make sure you make get to The North Pole on time, but not before you receive the first gift of Christmas – a silver bell for those who believe – from Santa Claus himself! Visitors…
Find out more »Santa Paws at the B&O
Dogs deserve to meet Santa, too! Bring your good boys and girls to the B&O Railroad Museum this holiday season to take their very own photos with Santa in our spacious Roundhouse.
Find out more »Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O
Don’t miss Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O, where your little ones can ring in the New Year well before bedtime! This kid-focused daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, photo opportunities, New Year’s Resolution writing & party hat making stations, and games. Then, join us for a countdown to 12 Noon, when we’ll give an early welcome to the New Year with celebratory confetti and streamers, and of course, a ball drop!
Find out more »February 2022
Black History Month Free Film Series at the B&O
In celebration of the Museum’s designation as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site by the National Park Service, we our hosting three films in the 1884 Roundhouse on the topics of Slavery, the Underground Railroad, and freedom. The three movies this month, Amistad, Harriet, and Selma, spotlight the harsh reality of slavery, racial discrimination, and show the heroes that persevered. Admission is FREE 2/12 Amistad (Rated R) 2/20 Harriet (Rated PG-13) 2/27 Selma (Rated PG-13) Come in from…
Find out more »Black History Month Free Film Series at the B&O
In celebration of the Museum’s designation as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site by the National Park Service, we our hosting three films in the 1884 Roundhouse on the topics of Slavery, the Underground Railroad, and freedom. The three movies this month, Amistad, Harriet, and Selma, spotlight the harsh reality of slavery, racial discrimination, and show the heroes that persevered. Admission is FREE 2/12 Amistad (Rated R) 2/20 Harriet (Rated PG-13) 2/27 Selma (Rated PG-13) Come in from…
Find out more »Black History Month Free Film Series at the B&O
In celebration of the Museum’s designation as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site by the National Park Service, we our hosting three films in the 1884 Roundhouse on the topics of Slavery, the Underground Railroad, and freedom. The three movies this month, Amistad, Harriet, and Selma, spotlight the harsh reality of slavery, racial discrimination, and show the heroes that persevered. Admission is FREE 2/12 Amistad (Rated R) 2/20 Harriet (Rated PG-13) 2/27 Selma (Rated PG-13) Come in from…
Find out more »The B&O’s Big Birthday Bash
It’s the 195th birthday of the B&O Railroad, and you’re invited to the party! Join us for family-friendly festivities all day long as we celebrate the legacy of the B&O and the wonder of American railroading. You’ll enjoy birthday balloon drop, in which you have the chance to win special prizes including Day Out With Thomas tickets, Orioles tickets, Museum passes, and more! Once the balloons have dropped, you’ll receive refreshments and a goodie bag to take home and have…
Find out more »Black History Month Free Film Series at the B&O
In celebration of the Museum’s designation as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site by the National Park Service, we our hosting three films in the 1884 Roundhouse on the topics of Slavery, the Underground Railroad, and freedom. The three movies this month, Amistad, Harriet, and Selma, spotlight the harsh reality of slavery, racial discrimination, and show the heroes that persevered. Admission is FREE 2/12 Amistad (Rated R) 2/20 Harriet (Rated PG-13) 2/27 Selma (Rated PG-13) Come in from…
Find out more »Community Day at the B&O
FREE Community Day for all visitors! To kick off these special days of learning, literacy, and locomotives, the B&O on Read Across America Day is FREE for everyone on Monday, Feb. 28. The Washington Village Branch of Enoch Pratt Free Library will join us for a special story time in the Bank of America Model Train Gallery. This special story time will feature three books: Steam Train, Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld, Happy, Sad, Mad, and…
Find out more »March 2022
B&O Read Across America Week Toddler Time
Come to the B&O for a special Read Across America edition of Toddler Time! We’ll read This Train by Paul Collicutt and do a special craft where kids will learn about opposite day! All month, we’ll be a collection site for book donations to the United Way of Central Maryland. Each guest that donates a book will be entered into a giveaway for tickets to a Baltimore Orioles game*. Plus, all books for donation available in the gift shop are 20% off. *A…
Find out more »April 2022
Easter Bunny Egg Hunt & Train Ride at the B&O
Join us for an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny in the B&O’s spacious Roundhouse, followed by a train ride on the Mile One Express! And don’t forget to commemorate the event with photos with the Easter Bunny. Our Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on Fri, Apr. 15 will offer a more accessible experience for visitors with sensory processing differences, including modified lights & sounds, sensory kits available, and more staff on-hand.
Find out more »Easter Bunny Egg Hunt & Train Ride at the B&O
Join us for an egg hunt with the Easter Bunny in the B&O’s spacious Roundhouse, followed by a train ride on the Mile One Express! And don’t forget to commemorate the event with photos with the Easter Bunny. Our Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on Fri, Apr. 15 will offer a more accessible experience for visitors with sensory processing differences, including modified lights & sounds, sensory kits available, and more staff on-hand.
Find out more »May 2022
Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
Find out more »Day Out With Thomas
Get ready for a full day of fun! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is rolling into town for a day of BIG dreams and even BIGGER smiles. Jump on board Thomas for an interactive train ride, pick up your Dream Pass and head to the Play Pod or say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt. For the little engineers who want a little more excitement, check out the Dream Big Corner for photos ops, lawn games & more. And don’t forget to…
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