Sensory Sundays | B&O Railroad Museum

Sensory Sundays Continue in 2026!

At the B&O, select Sundays are dedicated to Sensory Awareness. These days feature environmental accommodations—such as no music, low lighting, quiet areas, and extra signage for sound effects—along with sensory-friendly activities like train rides and tours. Guests also have access to helpful resources, including sensory kits, social stories, and a community table.

2026 Dates:

February 1

  • Tour: Technology Changes
  • Vendor: Baltimore Police Department’s Community Partnership Unit
  • Vendor: Kennedy Krieger
  • Vendor: Life Skills Autism Academy

April 12*

  • Tour: Railroad Safety
  • Vendor: Life Skills Autism Academy
  • Vendor: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Therapeutic Recreation Program

*Please note: April’s Sensory Sunday will be on the 2nd Sunday.

June 7

  • Tour: Environmental Impacts 
  • Vendor: Life Skills Autism Academy
  • Vendor: Baltimore City Police Department Community Partnership Unit

August 2

  • Tour: Maryland on the Rails 
  • Vendor: Life Skills Autism Academy
  • Vendor: Baltimore City Police Department Community Partnership Unit

October 4

  • Tour: Presidential Passages
  • Vendor: Life Skills Autism Academy
  • Vendor: Baltimore City Police Department Community Partnership Unit

Admission:

Included with Admission | Members FREE
Pre-registration not required for event. See below for helpful preparation resources.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  • 10 AM – Museum Opens (resource table* available in Roundhouse while supplies last)
  • 11:30 AM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride (June, August, October)
  • 12:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride (April)**
  • 2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

*Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
** Train Ride will not be available on February 1, 2026 Sensory Sunday. Train ride tickets available for purchase on-site.


RESOURCES TO HELP PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

Interested in more sensory inclusive events and programs at the B&O?

Join the sensory inclusive mailing list below!

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Day Out With Thomas

April 25-26 & May 2-3

Restoration Shop Tour

April 12 @ 10:30 am

See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car 

Now on display in the Roundhouse

See the newly Restored AFT-1

Now on display on Platform 2

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Kristina R.
November 2024

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.

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