On Your Mark, Get Set, LEGO! Workshop | B&O Railroad Museum

Kids Workshop

Learn about the engineering process with this hands-on workshop!

Use the engineering process to design and build a car out of LEGOs. Builders will test their designs on our racetrack before making any necessary changes to their models. Participants will learn about the aerodynamics of vehicles like cars and trains and how to make a vehicle travel a longer distance at a faster speed.

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Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Registration not required but appreciated.

School’s Out Programs

Telegraph Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 @ 10 am

In this workshop, kids will learn about the connection between Samuel Morse’s telegraph and the B&O.

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Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad

Friday, October. 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am

This tour will use our historic collection to explore the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s involvement in global conflicts like the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

From Slavery to Civil Rights: The African American Railroading Legacy Tour

Monday, January, 2026 @ 11 am

On this tour, we will learn about the legacy of African Americans on the railroad.

Underground Railroad Monoprint Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 10 am

In this workshop, kids will first learn about the significance and connection the Underground Railroad had in Maryland via the B&O Railroad.

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On Your Mark, Get Set, LEGO

Friday, March 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am

In this workshop, participants use the engineering process to design and build a car out of LEGOs.

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Spring Break Scavenger Hunts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 10 am-4 pm

Explore the Museum in a new way! Three scavenger hunts will be available for families to choose from.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

October 15, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge

October 15, 2025

CSX Responder Incident Training

October 16, 2025

CSX Responder Incident Training

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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2025-2026

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

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The American Freedom Train. A head-on shot of a black train with a red and gold sign that reads "The American Freedom Train"

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

October 18

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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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Halloween Toddler Time

October 30 @ 10 am

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Climb aboard the B&O No. C-1775 Caboose!

November 20, 22 & 23

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Breakfast with Santa

November 30 @ 9 am

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New Year’s Tea

December 28 @ 12:15 pm

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Sensory Inclusive Summer Camp

"I had no idea camps like this existed! It was truly inclusive, the counselors were accepting, kind and patient. It was incredibly affordable and very well organized. I can't say enough great things about it. I am very grateful!"