Presenting Sponsor

Sensory Sundays continue in 2024!

To support our neurodivergent visitors, the B&O Railroad Museum is dedicating first Sundays in select months to Sensory Awareness. These day 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).

February 4 – Snow Days 

Sensory Activity: Salt Painting Snowflakes, Winter Themed Sensory Table 
Sensory-Friendly Tour: The Roundhouse

April 7 – Spring Blooms 

Sensory Activity: Rainbow Windsocks, Spring Themed Sensory Table 
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Technology Changes

June 2 – Splash into Summer 

Sensory Activity: Rain Stick Instruments, Water Play 
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Fueling America’s Railroads

August 4 – Popsicle Party 

Sensory Activity: Melting Tissue Paper Popsicles, Water Play 
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Maryland History

October 6 – Fall Fest 

Sensory Activity: Paint a Pumpkin, Fall Themed Sensory Table 
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Museum Highlights


Save the Date! 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 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

* Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.


RESOURCES TO HELP PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

Upcoming Events at the B&O

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

November 24-26 & December 1-3, 8-10 & 15-19

Reindeer Railway: Evening Trains & Holiday Lights

Tuesday & Thursday, December 26 & 28 @ 6-8 PM

Night in the North Pole

Friday, December 22 @ 5-8 PM

Noon Year’s Eve

Sunday, December 31 @ 10 AM – 1 PM

Games with Trains

Saturday, January 20 @ 10 AM – 7 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Ransom007
Anaheim, CA

The roundhouse was my favorite part, because it gives a true feel for what goes on in a roundhouse—the cars are stationary, but seeing the actual tracks is eye-opening.

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