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 kids’ crafts, train rides, and tours. Guests also have access to helpful resources, including sensory kits, social stories, and a community table.
2026 Dates:
February 1 – Penguin Party
- Activity: Winter Suncatchers
- Tour: Technology Changes
April 12* – Spring Fling
- Activity: Windchimes
- Tour: Railroad Safety
*Please note: April’s Sensory Sunday will be on the 2nd Sunday.
June 7 – Under the Sea
- Activity: Ocean Animal Masks
- Tour: Environmental Impacts
August 2 – Fun in the Sun
- Activity: Sun Hats
- Tour: Maryland on the Rails
October 4 – Woodland Adventures
- Activity: Birdhouses
- Tour: Presidential Passages
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 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
- Sensory Sunday Social Narrative for Children
- Sensory Sunday Social Narrative for Teens/Adults
- Train Ride Social Narrative for Children
- Train Ride Social Narrative for Teens/Adults
- Sensory-Friendly Museum Map
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
Night In The North Pole: Evening Museum Hours
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
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