Reindeer Railway Train Rides | B&O Railroad Museum

Get festive on the first mile!

Climb aboard for some holiday magic! Ride the rails where history began. Kids get reindeer antlers, everyone gets a sweet treat, and memories are made along the way!

Dates & Times:

December 5 @ 11:30 am
December 12 @ 11:30 am
December 26 @ 11:30 am & 1 pm
December 28 @ 11:30 am
December 27 & 29 @ 11:30 am & 7 pm
December 31 @ 11 am & 1 pm

Train Ride tickets can be purchased on-site. See here for Train Ride pricing.

Train rides may be canceled without prior notice. Please check our calendar of events to confirm the train ride schedule on the date of your visit. Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Roundtrip train rides are approximately 20 minutes. Please check with admissions staff about availability on the day of your visit and purchase train ride tickets on site.

More Holiday Fun at the B&O

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Nov. 28-29 & Dec. 6-7, 13-14 & 19-23, 2025

All who believe can climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ to create a Christmas memory that you will cherish forever!

Holiday Festival of Trains

Starting Nov. 24!

What better way for the B&O to celebrate the holidays than with trains!

Holiday Toddler Time

Thu, December 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Our final Toddler Time event of the year will be full of holiday fun!

Fri, December 5, 2025 @ 10:30 am-12 pm

Meet Gingy from the Christmas Village in Baltimore!

Stuff the Train Dance Party

Wed, December 10, 2025 @ 6-8 PM

The Stuff the Train Toy Drive supports hospitals, schools and nonprofits across Maryland with gifts for children.

Reindeer Railway: Festive Holiday Train Rides

Dec. 5, 12, 26-29, & 31

Join us this December for festive holiday fun on the Reindeer Railway!

Night In The North Pole: Evening Museum Hours

Dec. 18, 27 & 29 @ 4-8 PM

We’re staying open late and keeping the Christmas spirit rolling!

Noon Year’s Eve at the B&O

Wed, December 31, 2025 @ 10 am-1 pm

This kid-focused daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, photo opportunities, activity stations, and more.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

February 19, 2026

Toddler Time

February 21, 2026

American Freedom Tour

Side view of the restored luxury observation tavern car B&O No. 3316

February 21, 2026

Black History Month: Unveiling Celebration for the B&O No. 3316

Side view of the restored luxury observation tavern car B&O No. 3316

Black History Month: Unveiling Celebration for the B&O No. 3316

February 21 @ 11:30am-3 pm

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B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car

February 25, 28 & March 1 @ 10 am-4 pm

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The B&O Birthday Bash

February 28 @ 11 am-1 pm

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Spring Break STEAM Week

March 30 – April 3

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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:

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.