Public Tour 

On this tour we will uncover the story behind the first-time trains were used in warfare: the American Civil War. No one understood just how much of an impact the railroad would play into the Union’s ability to win the war until the war was over. 

Today we will explore not only the connection that many pieces in our collection have to the American Civil War but also the importance that the B&O Railroad itself had to the outcome of the war.

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Enter Your LEGO Creation!

Now through July 1!

Signs from the Underground Railroad Exhibition. There are 5 in total with different historical figures on them.

The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O

Juneteenth Public Tour: 11 am & 1 pm

June 22, July 13, August 10

July 4

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

Next Tour: July 4

Blue, red, green, and yellow graphic that says "Christmas in July."

July 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. 3684 Diesel Locomotive!

June 18, 21 & 22

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
December 2022

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

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