
Birthday Party Rentals
Birthday party rentals are available year-round. Train rides are offered in April through January. Guests are welcome to bring their own cake, food and beverages, however, paper products fitting any theme you desire are conveniently included with your booking price and provided by the B&O on the day of the party. Goodie bags can optionally be purchased through the museum store. For more information about birthday party policies please visit our Birthday Party FAQ page.
Birthday Party Rental Times - Saturdays
Morning
Party: 10am–11:30am
Train Ride:11:30am–12:00pm
Afternoon
Party: 12:30pm–2:30pm
Train Ride:1:00pm–1:30pm
Birthday Party Rental Time - Sundays
Morning
Party: 11:00am–12:30pm
Train Ride: 1:00pm–1:30pm
Birthday Party Rental Facilities Options
Harry C. Eck Education Station
This 1,200 sq. Ft. Multi-purpose room is fully optimized for hosting children of all ages. Conveniently adjacent to our carousel and playground equipment, this facility provides the perfect celebratory setting for our most active, excited, and energetic young guests!
Education Station Rental Rates
General Public: $550
B&O Members: $500
*Note: Base rental rate includes birthday host, train rides when seasonally available, paper goods, and decorations.
Buxton Rail Car
Offering the true railroad fan experience, this 48-seat coach was originally built in 1939 for passenger service on the Florida East Coast Railroad and is located directly outside of our Historic Roundhouse. If your child has ever dreamed of having a birthday party inside a real-life train car, this is the option for you!
Buxton Rail Car Rental Rates
General Public: $600
B&O Members: $550
*Note: Base rental rate includes birthday host, train rides when seasonally available, paper goods, and decorations.
Additional B&O Amenities:
Sand Art Children fill plastic locomotives with an assortment of differently colored sand, allowing them to use their imagination in designing the appearance of their very own railroad souvenir, $10 per child!
Locomotive Plush Stuffer Children can choose from a selection of plush toys and participate in filling them with stuffing! Pricing based on number of participants.
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.
Happy Train 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. 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.
Magnet Trains are the best party favor little train lovers could ask for! For just $8 per child, all of your guests will get to paint and take home their very own wooden magnet trains!
Parking:
Free on-site, off-street parking is available for you and your guests