Peter Cooper Train Building Workshop | B&O Railroad Museum

Workshop

Build your own locomotive using wheels and PVC pipes, then test your creation by transporting key supplies—like coal and water—through our obstacle course. Can your design handle the weight and engineering challenges needed to reach the finish line? (Grades 3+) 

Admission:

Included with Museum AdmissionB&O Members FREE.

Registration not required but appreciated.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Tickets on sale now!

Holiday Festival of Trains

Now-Dec 31

Stuff the Train Dance Party

December 10 @ 6 pm

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 am-1 pm

2025-2026

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

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Jeffery O.
December 2024

Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.

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