Sensory Sundays | B&O Railroad Museum

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 1 – Beach Bash

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:

April 6 Registration

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.