Child's Birthday Party

The B&O Railroad Museum offers two rental facilities for children's birthday parties:
the Education Station and Buxton Rail Car. 

Party Information

• Saturday Rental Sessions: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m
• Sunday Rental Session:     11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Rentals are accepted year round (some blackout dates apply).
• Train Rides (when available) are offered April through December and weekends in January.
• Weekend Train Ride Times:
  • Saturday: 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday:     1:00 p.m.
• You may bring your own food, beverages, cake, paper products, and decorations. Paper products and goody bags are also available through the B&O Museum store, click Birthday Party Supplies to see an overview. 
• Price includes a Birthday Party Host
• For specific Birthday Party Policies please visit our Birthday Party FAQ page.
 

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Harry C. Eck Education Station
(The base rental rate includes birthday host and train rides when available.)

Host your family party at the Historic B&O Railroad Museum in the 1,200 sq. ft. Harry C. Eck Education Station, located in the backyard adjacent to the Roundhouse & Picnic Grove and right next to our Family Activity Area. It’s a perfect party location for children of all ages.

 

Pricing Information for Education Station
Saturday or Sunday	$400
B&O Member rate	$350
Each additional guest above 30 (maximum guest count is 80)	$5
Reservation deposit	$50

Prices subject to change. Please call for additional information.

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Buxton Rail Car
(The base rental rate includes birthday host and train rides when available.)

Host your birthday party inside an historic rail car! The Buxton, a 48 seat coach, was originally built in 1939 for the Florida East Coast Railroad. Located on Platform 2, directly outside Bay 11 of the Roundhouse, the Buxton is a unique location for a children's party .

 

Pricing Information for Buxton Rail Car
Saturday or Sunday	$450
B&O Member rate	$400
Each additional guest above 30 (maximum guest count is 40)	$5
Reservation deposit	$50

Prices subject to change. Please call for additional information.

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Catering Services by:

Atlantic Caterers   410-254-6662   www.atlanticcaterers.com		The Classic Catering People 410-356-1666 1-800-CATER IT www.classiccatering.com		Crown Foods   410-727-7688-office   www.crownfoodsinc.com

B&O Rentals:

Choo Choo Blueville (an electric carnival type train ride) Tickets are $2 per child per ride or you may purchase unlimited rides for the entire day of the party for only $5 per child.   Tickets may be purchased in advance or the day of the party.

Carousel  Tickets are $2 per person per ride or you may purchase unlimited rides for the entire day of the party for only $5 per person.  Children under the age of 2 ride free with a paying adult.  Tickets may be purchased in advance or the day of the party.

Spin Art is available at a cost of $75.00 for 1-30 paintings, $125.00 for 31-60 paintings
Fun Package includes coloring sheets/crayons, tattoos, stickers, and the Thomas the Tank Pin the Number game for $60.00.

Choo Choo Blue, the B&O's train mascot, is available for an appearance at your child's birthday party at the rate of $50 for 30 minutes.

All activities include a staff member to assist with the activity.




Parking: 

Free on-site, off-street parking for you and your guest

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For more information or to reserve your party, please call 410-752-2462 ext 212 or email birthdayparty@borail.org.