Sensory Sundays

Sensory Sundays Continue in 2026!

At the National Museum of Railroad History and Innovation, 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 Museum Admission | Museum 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

• 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

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM: 

“Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.”

Jeffery O.