Maryland STEM Festival: Railroad Bridge Engineering Workshop - National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

As part of the Maryland STEM Festival, the Museum is offering a special educational workshop for kids & families! In this workshop, participants will learn what it takes to be a railroad bridge engineer by designing and building a railroad bridge that will be able to withstand the weight of a train car.

This workshop is included with regular Museum Admission, and participants are welcome to drop in any time from 1-2 PM!

Upcoming Events at the Museum

Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

Upcoming Events at the Museum

America 250 Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours Train Rides Toddler Time Sensory Sundays

Restore Baltimore Information & Assessment Sessions

Restore Baltimore Information & Assessment Sessions

September 14, 2026

“Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad” Public Tour

“Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad” Public Tour

September 15, 2026

“Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad” Public Tour

“Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad” Public Tour

September 15, 2026

Restoration Shop Tour

November 8 | Train Ride departs at 10:30 am

See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car

Now on display in the Roundhouse

See the newly Restored AFT-1

Now on display on Platform 2

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“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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