"From Slavery to Civil Rights: The African American Railroading Legacy" Public Tour | B&O Railroad Museum

Public Tour

On this tour, learn about the legacy of African Americans on the railroad. From the laying of the first tracks and the B&O’s connection to the Underground Railroad, through the Civil War Era and into the Civil Rights Movement, the African American experience has been intertwined with the history of the railroad in a variety of ways.

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

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 19, 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

January 12, 2026

Unveiling of the American Freedom Train No. 1

January 12, 2026

Museum will open late at 1 pm

January 14, 2026

$10 Admission Day

Unveiling of the American Freedom Train No. 1

January 12 @ 1 pm

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B&O Unlocked: American Freedom Train (AFT) No. 1

January 24, 25, & 28 @ 10 am-4 pm

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Games with Trains

February 7 @ 10 am-7 pm

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Murder Mystery Dinner: Til Death Do Us Part

February 13 @ 6-9:30pm

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2025-2026

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

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Kristina R.

November 2024

This was such an awesome experience! The trains inside were phenomenal and all very well kept. But we went ahead and did the train ride also and that was just icing on the cake! This is a great experience for kids, teens, and adults like myself.