Sensory Sundays | B&O Railroad Museum

Presenting Sponsor

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:

June 8 registration coming soon!

Pre-registration suggested, walk-ins welcome. See below for helpful preparation resources.
Included with Admission | Members FREE

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10 AM – Museum Opens (sensory activity and resource table** available in Roundhouse until 3 PM)
12:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride***
2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

** Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
*** Sensory Sunday on February 2, 2025 will not offer a train ride. Train ride tickets for the other Sensory Sundays will be available for purchase on-site.