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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum: Baltimore Calendar of Events
May 2008
- Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
April 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008
All B&O Members will receive free admission during April and May 2008 at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
B&O Membership Card must be shown at entrance.
- Ball Watch Company Museum Tour
Thursday, May 15, 2008
6:00 to 8:00 pm
The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore will be holding a wine and cheese reception introducing the first and only presentation of the Ball Watch Company Museum Tour in Baltimore. Come and see a display of historic Ball watches, including watches from the personal collection of founder Webb C. Ball, plus some exemplary examples of the modern Ball Watch. Exhibits on timekeeping from the archival and object collections of the B&O Railroad Museum and the National Watch and Clock Museum will also be on display.
Tickets:
$15.00 per person for the general public
$10.00 per person for B&O Railroad Museum members
To RSVP, please contact Dana Kirn at 410-752-2462 x221
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Memorial Day Weekend at the B&O -
Celebrate Passenger Travel on the B&O
Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn how the B&O changed the way Americans traveled. Relive the experience of the first passengers on the B&O by taking a modern train ride and learn how passenger service evolved. Programs will focus on early 19th century rail travel through the mid-20th century and include some of the B&O's well-known passenger trains such as the Royal Blue, Capital Limited, and Cincinnatian.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2007.
June 2008
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Turntable Demonstrations
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Demonstration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how the Museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Watch Museum staff use the turntable to move an historic railcar. Free train rides included in the price of admission.
- Father's Day Picnic
Sunday, June 15, 2008
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Climb on board for a day of fun with Dad! Join us for a Father’s Day Picnic at the B&O Railroad Museum
Tickets:
B&O Members: $25.00 per person
Non-Members: $35.00 per person + admission
All Children (ages 2-12): $16.00 per person
Special gift to all Dads who attend the picnic, FREE TRAIN RIDES included!!!
Please RSVP to Dana Kirn at 410-752-2462 x221 or email picnic@borail.org.
- Father’s Day
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Bring Dad to the museum and receive 15% off purchases at the museum store.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- B&O Railroad Museum Unveils Restored All American Locomotive
Saturday June 28, 2008
10:00 AM
The restored diesel locomotive (GP38-2), CSX No. 9699, formerly Baltimore & Ohio 3802, will be unveiled to the public in the Museum’s National Historic Roundhouse to its 1982 appearance when Trains Magazine designated it the “All American Locomotive.”
B&O Railroad Museum members will be invited to a special preview of the restored locomotive from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
July 2008
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Turntable Demonstrations
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Demonstration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how the Museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Watch Museum staff use the turntable to move an historic railcar. Free train rides included in the price of admission.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
August 2008
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Turntable Demonstrations
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Demonstration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder how the Museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse? Watch Museum staff use the turntable to move an historic railcar. Free train rides included in the price of admission.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
September 2008
- Boy & Girl Scout Railroading Month at the B&O
September 2008
All reserved groups of 20 or more will get the group discount rate for scouts and chaperones at the youth group rate of $6.00 per person. Train rides are included on Wednesdays-Sundays in September. Call today to reserve your group!
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Kids Fest
Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fun celebration of American railroading for the whole family! Special activities, kiddie train rides and children's entertainment throughout the weekend.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
October 2008
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Steam Days
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ride behind the St. Elizabeth, a 1950 Porter built-saddle tank steam Engine. Programs and demonstrations highlight steam power and celebrate the Museum's historic steam engine collection, which includes icons such as the oldest operating steam locomotive William Mason, The Tom Thumb, and Lafayette.
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, October 7 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Toddler Time
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
10:30 a.m.
Visit the Museum and enjoy story time as you listen to classic railroad children's books. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.
- Toddler Time Halloween Celebration
Friday, October 31, 2008
Enjoy story time as you listen to spooky renditions of Halloween ghost stories. Feel free to come in costume and be a part of our Halloween parade around the Museum. Kiddie train rides are included in the price of admission.
November 2008
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Veterans Day Weekend at the B&O
Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Salute the military and veterans at the B&O! Join us for special living history presentations by members of the 4th Infantry Division Military Police Unit and on our WWII Troop Sleeper. Vintage military vehicles will also be on display.
- Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O
Friday, November 28 through Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, November 30, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading layouts beginning with the arrival of Santa by locomotive on Friday, November 28, 2007. The festival features many different layouts including the Museum’s “HO” model train layout in the C&O #725 passenger car and the outdoor “G” scale layout. Children can visit with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Festival.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
December 2008
- Thrifty Tuesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All Aboard! The B&O offers half-price admission for all visitors the first Tuesday of every month! Visitors can tour many of the Museum's facilities including the 1884 Roundhouse where you can climb aboard a real locomotive and see the most comprehensive collection of American railroad artifacts in the world.
- Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 6 & Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 13 & Sunday, December 14, 2008
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Join the B&O Railroad Museum for our annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, visit with Santa, take a train ride and enjoy the holiday toy train layouts! There is also the opportunity to get your picture made with Santa. Tickets go on sale November 3, 2008.
- Holiday Festival of Trains at the B&O
Monday, December 1 through Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading layouts beginning with the arrival of Santa by locomotive on Friday, November 28, 2007. The festival features many different layouts including the Museum’s “HO” model train layout in the C&O #725 passenger car and the outdoor “G” scale layout. Children can visit with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the Festival.
Please note: The Museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
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