Maryland STEM Festival: Railroad Bridge Engineering Workshop | B&O Railroad Museum

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 B&O

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Tickets on sale now!

Go inside the B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge 

October 15, 18 & 19

2025-2026

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

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

Restoration Shop Tour

October 19

Tails on the rails

October 26 @ 2-5 pm

Holiday Toddler Time

October 30 @ 10 am

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

November 20, 22 & 23

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Alison J.
July 2024

The Underground Railroad exhibit particularly made an impression. You can learn about the enslaved people who passed through Mount Clare Station as their last stop before reaching the northern states. Sobering and inspiring stories.

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