Spring Break Scavenger Hunts | B&O Railroad Museum

Spend your Spring Break exploring the B&O!

All week from 10 AM to 4 PM get to know the B&O with themed scavenger hunts! These exploratory experiences are self-guided and are great for guests of all ages.

Schedule:

See below for a schedule of scavenger hunt themes.

Monday, March 25

Participate in our Maryland History Scavenger Hunt! During this scavenger hunt, children will locate Maryland-themed passenger cars, learn about time-zones, and spot H-O scale versions of iconic landmarks.

Tuesday, March 26

Head into the Bank of America Model Train Gallery for a mini scavenger hunt! While visiting the little people of the layout, children will learn about street safety.

Wednesday, March 27

Explore the museum both inside and out with our Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt! On this scavenger hunt, children will learn about machines big and small that are integral to transportation.

Thursday, March 28

Head out to B&O’s backyard for our Nature on the Railroad Scavenger Hunt! Exploring different train layouts and learning about natural resources, children will get to see how nature helps us live our everyday lives.

Friday, March 29

Love the Underground Railroad Exhibition? Follow the links of the exhibition through the museum with the Underground Railroad Scavenger Hunt! During this scavenger hunt, children will learn about Henry “Box” Brown and William and Ellen Craft, Freedom Seekers who passed right through Mount Clare Station!

Scavenger hunts are available at the information desk in the Roundhouse.

Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.

Events during Spring Break at the B&O

Spring Break Scavenger Hunts

March 25-29, 2024 @ 10 AM – 4 PM

All week from 10 AM to 4 PM get to know the B&O with themed scavenger hunts! These exploratory experiences are self-guided and are great for guests of all ages.

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“Maryland on the Rails” Junior Tour

March 25, 2024 @ 11 AM

This tour will use our historic collection to explore the technological advancements in locomotive design that happened in B&O facilities like the Mount Clare Shops.

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Storytime with Railroad Engineer Olive Dennis by Kaye Baillie

March 26, 2024 @ 11 AM

Join us for a Storytime about the B&O’s first female engineer, Olive Dennis!

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Streamlining Workshop

March 27, 2024 @ 1 PM

In this hands-on program, children will learn about streaming locomotives on the B&O Railroad and get to test their knowledge by creating their own paper airplanes!

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“Commerce on the Railroad: The B&O Goes Bananas” Junior Tour

March 28, 2024 @ 1 PM

This fun and upbeat tour teaches children about the types of freight cars used on the railroad! Using America’s favorite fruit, the banana, students will explore how the banana gets from farms to their tables.

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