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 Museum
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!
Meet Gingy!
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 Museum
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
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.”
Jeffery O.
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