The Jolliest Breakfast Around
Our favorite guest, Santa, is visiting the B&O, and he is hungry! Join him for a breakfast buffet to welcome the holiday season. Bring out the family for a delicious meal, visit with Santa (and a special gift for every child), special photos, and a train ride!
After you return from your train ride, feel free to enjoy the Museum and stay tuned for more fun for our Holiday Festival of Trains!
Schedule:
8:50 am: Doors Open
9 am: Buffet Opens
9:20 am: Photos/Visit with Santa
10:30 am: Mile One Express Train Ride
Admission:
This event is sold out.
More Holiday Fun at the Museum
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Nov. 28-29 & Dec. 5-6, 12-13 & 19-22
All who believe can climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ to create a Christmas memory that you will cherish forever!
Holiday Festival of Trains
Starting Nov. 23!
Celebrate the holidays with trains at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation!
Holiday Toddler Time
Thu, December 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am
Our final Toddler Time event of the year will be full of holiday fun!
Stuff the Train Dance Party
Tue, December 8, 2026 @ 6-8 PM
The Stuff the Train Toy Drive supports hospitals, schools and nonprofits across Maryland with gifts for children.
Reindeer Railway: Festive Holiday Train Rides
Dec. 4, 11 & 28-31
Join us this December for festive holiday fun on the Reindeer Railway!
Noon Year's Eve at the Museum
Thu, December 31, 2026 @ 10 am-2 pm
This daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, photo opportunities, activity stations, and more.
Meet Gingy!
Friday, December 4 @ 11 AM
Gingy from Christmas Village in Baltimore stops by the Museum!
Upcoming Events at the Museum
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.”
Geoffrey Morrison
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