Gear up for back to school with the B&O!

From August 22 through August 26, we’ll be offering various workshops and tours for kids to explore and learn before heading back to school this fall. See more from the week’s schedule below.

Note: all workshops are one hour and tours are 30 minutes.


Maryland History Workshop

Monday, August 22 at 11 AM

Students will learn about the invention of the telegraph and recreate the device to practice Morse code communication. 

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.
Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign up recommended. 


B&O Goes Bananas Junior Tour

Tuesday, August 23 at 10:30 AM
Students will learn about the way freight transportation has changed from the 1800s to now by reliving the journey of a banana. 

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.


African American Railroading Legacy Workshop

Wednesday, August 24 at 1 PM
Students will learn about the B&O’s role in the Underground Railroad and explore printmaking with historic symbols. 

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.
Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign up recommended. 


Environmental Impact Junior Tour

Thursday, August 25 at 10:30 AM  
Students will learn about the railroad’s impact on our environment and discover how the industry has changed to promote eco-friendly travel.  

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.


PVC Freight Challenge Workshop

Friday, August 26 at 1 PM  
Students will use their STEM knowledge to create a working freight car out of the provided materials.   

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.
Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign up recommended. 

More upcoming events at the B&O

The Underground Railroad

Exhibition Now Open!

Live in Concert: Howard University’s Afro Blue Ensemble & Department of Music

April 21 @ 6:30 PM

Spring Break at the B&O

April 3-7

Easter Weekend at the B&O

April 7-9

Restoration Shop Tour

April 15, May 20 & June 18 @ 11:30 AM

Screen Painting at the B&O

May 26 – June 11

Roundhouse Roof Collapse

20th Anniversary

Toddler Time

Every other Thursday, January – October @ 10:30 AM

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

Returning in 2023!

Bank of America Model Train Gallery

See Baltimore landmarks in miniature

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Janet F.
Morgantown, WV

As you moved through the roundhouse it felt like you were following a cohesive storyline through the early history of the railroad.

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