Juneteenth at the B&O | B&O Railroad Museum

“What Does Freedom Mean to Me?” Activity

June 19, 2025

@ 10:00 AM-4 PM

Join us for our Juneteenth event, “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?”—an engaging exploration of freedom as a concept. Together, we’ll reflect on what freedom means today, and all attendees are invited to share their own personal definitions.

*Open to All Ages

Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Toddler Time

June 19, 2025

@ 10:30 AM

Enjoy the story Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand, followed by a fun craft, making handprint wreaths!


Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


“The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O” Public Tour

June 19, 2025

@ 11 AM and 1 PM

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad using experiences of 27 documented freedom seekers who have interacted with the B&O Railroad on their journey to freedom along with pieces in our collection related to their journey.

Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Mile One Express Train Ride

June 19, 2025

@ 11:30 AM

Choo Choo! Ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad in our Mile One Express. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the B&O Railroad Museum.

Adults: $5
Kids: $4
B&O Members: FREE

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Day Out With Thomas

April 25-26 & May 2-3

Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Week

March 30 – April 3

Easter Weekend at the B&O

April 4 & 5 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunts!

See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car 

Now on display in the Roundhouse

See the newly Restored AFT-1

Now on display on Platform 2

2025-2026

When school is out, fun is in session at the B&O!

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Kristina R.
November 2024

This was such an awesome experience! The trains inside were phenomenal and all very well kept. But we went ahead and did the train ride also and that was just icing on the cake! This is a great experience for kids, teens, and adults like myself.

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