Spend part of your Spring Break at the B&O!
Join us for a special reading of Clifford and the Railroad Crossing by Norman Bridwell as well as a short accompanying activity.
Recommended for ages 4-8
Admission:
Included with Museum Admission. Museum Members FREE.
More events during Summer at the Museum
Monday, August 17, 2026– Friday, August 21, 2026
Join us at the Museum for a fun-filled week of interactive workshops, storytimes, and tours!
Maryland Railroad History Tour
Mon, Aug 17 @ 10:30 AM
On this tour, you will explore the ways that the B&O Railroad has contributed to major historic moments in Maryland state history. (All Ages)
Peter Cooper Train Building Workshop
Mon, Aug 17 @ 11 AM
Build your own locomotive using wheels and PVC pipes, then test your creation by transporting key supplies—like coal and water—through our obstacle course. (Ages 3+)
Build Your Own Locomotive!
Mon, Aug 17 @ 11 AM
Cut out and design your own locomotive to take home! All materials are provided in Junior Junction. (Grades PreK-2)
Railroad Technology Tour
Tues, Aug 18 @ 10:30 AM
Explore the evolution of key technology used on the railroad from the first passenger cars pulled by horses to the modern high-speed rail. (All ages)
Granville T. Woods Telegraph Challenge
Tues, Aug 18 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Use Granville T. Woods’ Multiplex Railway telegraph to send messages to your friends using basic telegraph technology. (Grades 3+)
Solve the Puzzle!
Tues, Aug 18 @ 11 AM-@ 2 PM
Use the secret code to connect the dots and solve the word puzzle. All materials are provided in Junior Junction. (Grades PreK-2)
"Women on the Rails" Tour
Wed, Aug 19 @ 10:30 AM
Learn about the women of the B&O’s history who contributed to the style, design, and infrastructure of notable B&O collection pieces. (All ages)
Olive Dennis Bridge-Making Workshop
Wed, August 19 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Can your bridge withstand a locomotive? Inspired by Olive Dennis, one of America’s first female civil engineers, you will design and test bridges strong enough to carry a model train car. (Grades 3+) </i>
Design Your Own Plate!
Wed, Aug 19 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Just like the historic dinnerware that guests used on luxury railroads, come to Junior Junction to design your own dining China to take home. (Grades PreK-2)
Railroad Safety Tour
Thur, Aug 20 @ 10:30 AM
Learn how the railroad keeps its workers and passengers safe now and throughout the past 200 years of B&O Railroad history. (All Ages)
"Making and Braking" Workshop
Thur, Aug 20 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Make a claw inspired by engineer George Westinghouse's innovative automatic air braking system!(Grades 3+)
Safety & Signals Practice
Thur, Aug 20 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Think you know your railway signs and safety signals? Take this quiz in our Junior Junction to find out how much you know! (Grades PreK-2)
American Railroad Engineering Tour
Fri, Aug 21 @ 10:30 AM
Discover the engineers who built America’s railroads, learn how they improved the B&O, and see how their inventions changed transportation across the country! (All ages)
MagLev Workshop
Fri, Aug 21 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Discover the power of electromagnetic energy as you build a locomotive that runs on a magnetic railroad track! (All Ages)
Become a Jr. Engineer
Fri, Aug 21 @ 11 AM- 2 PM
Come by Junior Junction to create your own railroad engineer’s hat to take home! (Grades PreK-2)
Upcoming Events at the B&O
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“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.”
Kristina R.
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