Sensory Sundays Continue in 2025!

First Sundays* in select months are dedicated Sensory Awareness. These days will include environmental accommodations (no music, low lighting, quiet areas, increased signage for areas with sound effects), as well as sensory-friendly events (kids craft, train ride, and tour) and resources (sensory kits, social stories, and community table).

2025 Dates:

February 2 – Polar Party

  • Craft: Mini Snow Globe
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Winter Games
  • Tour: Roundhouse Tour

April 6 – Flower Power

  • Craft: Plant a flower
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Spring Games
  • Technology Changes Tour

June 8 – Beach Bash

* June Sensory Sunday will be on the 2nd Sunday

  • Craft: Jellyfish Streamer
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Water Table & Splash Pads
  • Signs & Signals Tour

August 3 – Watermelon Weekend

  • Craft: Watermelon Paper Fan
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Water Table & Splash Pads
  • Environmental Impact Tour

October 5 – Harvest Festival

  • Craft: Fall Suncatcher
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Fall Games
  • Maryland on the Rails Tour

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 (sensory activity and resource table** available in Roundhouse while supplies last)
  • 12:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride***
  • 2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

** Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
*** Train ride tickets will be 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

Enter Your LEGO Creation!

Now through June 15

Next Sunday: June 8

Signs from the Underground Railroad Exhibition. There are 5 in total with different historical figures on them.

The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O

Juneteenth Public Tour: 11 am & 1 pm

June 22, July 13, August 10

July 4

The American Freedom Train. A head-on shot of a black train with a red and gold sign that reads "The American Freedom Train"

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

Next Tour: July 4

Blue, red, green, and yellow graphic that says "Christmas in July."

July 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. 3684 Diesel Locomotive!

June 18, 21 & 22

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

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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