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

Memorial Day Weekend

May 23-25 | Tours, workshops & more!

Ice Cream Sundays

Select Summer Sundays

Restoration Shop Tour

July 12 | Train Ride departs at 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:

Geoffrey Morrison
December 2022

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

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