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, 28-30, & 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.
Upcoming Events at the Museum
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“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.”
Jeffery O.
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