Volunteer Exploration Days

Looking for a fun and novel place to volunteer in your free time?

Maybe you’re a railroad enthusiast, or perhaps you just like history of all kinds.  

Join us at the Museum for one of our Volunteer Exploration Days. Learn about the volunteer program here at the B&O, discover volunteer opportunities, meet with current volunteers and see what it’s like giving tours, operating railroad equipment, and more. 

This event is free with advance registration.

Schedule: 

• 11:30 AM: Check-in 
• 12 PM: Turntable Demo 
• 12:30 – 1:15 PM: Tour w/ a docent 
• 1 – 2 PM: Meet & Greet w/ Volunteer Model Train Curator and Rail Ops 

September 20, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 633 Switcher

September 20, 2025

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 21, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 633 Switcher

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 20 & October 18

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2025-2026

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

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Baltimore Honky Tonk with the U.S. Country Current

September 25

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Restoration Shop Tour

October 19

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Tails on the rails

October 26 @ 2-5 pm

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Holiday Toddler Time

October 30 @ 10 am

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Trick or Treat with Trains

October 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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2025

New Monthly Tours

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Climb aboard the B&O No. 633 switcher!

September 17, 20 & 21

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Go inside the B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge 

October 15, 18 & 19

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