Sensory Sundays

Presenting Sponsor

Sensory Sundays continue in 2022!

To support our neurodiverse visitors, the B&O Railroad Museum is dedicating the second Sunday of several 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).

Feb. 13 – Winter Wonderland**

Sensory Activity: Snow Dough
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Railroad Signs & Signals

Apr. 10 – Earth Appreciation

Sensory Activity: Paper Flower Bouquets
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Fueling America’s Railroads

Jun. 12 – Summer Celebration

Sensory Activity: Paint a Rock Friend
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Maryland on the Rails
Caricature: Jerry Breen will be doing caricature drawings on-site.
Sensory-Friendly Haircuts: Rich Mariano will be providing sensory-friendly haircuts from 12 PM -4 PM on a first come, first serve basis.

Aug. 14 – Beach Bonanza

Sensory Activity: Treasure Hunt
Sensory-Friendly Tour: B&O Goes Bananas
Caricature: Jerry Breen will be doing caricature drawings on-site.
Balloon Artist: James Creel & His Balloonery will be doing balloon art on-site.

Oct. 9 – Fall Fun

Sensory Activity: Pumpkin Stress Balloons
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Technology Changes

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)
11:30 AM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride
1 PM – Public Train Ride
2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

* Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.