Picnic at the B&O!

Bring your family, grab your friends, and join us at the Museum this 4th of July with your favorite food and beverages. Set up a picnic under our 15,000 square foot pavilion or keep it cool in our air-conditioned café area. Either way, the choice is yours – bring whatever you like to keep you fueled throughout the duration of your holiday visit here with us. 

Enjoy free red, white, and blue snow cones to celebrate the day!

Included with regular Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Please note: No food or beverages are permitted inside museum buildings, train platforms, or exhibit areas. Alcoholic beverages are completely prohibited. 

Reserve a table

Fill out the form below to reserve a picnic table for you and your guests.


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B&O Rail Sale

Saturday, October 14 – We’re holding a one-day rail sale that you won’t want to miss! 

Turntable Demos

Saturdays, Oct. 14 & Nov. 4 @ 12 PM

Haunted History Tours

October 18, 20, 27 & 31

Diesel Days

Saturday, October 21

Halloween Toddler Time

Thursday, October 26 @ 10:30 AM

Pumpkin Patch Express

Sat & Sun, October 28 & 29 @ 11:30 AM

Tails on the Rails

Sunday, October 29 @ 2 – 5 PM

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