Presenting Sponsor

Sensory Sundays continue in 2023!

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).

June 4 – Fun in the Sun!

Sensory Activity: Puffy Paint Pictures
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Technology Changes
Sensory-Friendly Haircuts with Haircut Heather: Preregister here for a free haircut!
Community Partners: Little Leaves Behavioral Services, Kennedy Krieger, Howard County Autism Society

Sponsored By

Aug. 6 – Under the Sea

Sensory Activity: Water Exploration
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Fueling America’s Railroads

Oct. 1 – Awesome Autumn

Sensory Activity: Silly Putty
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Iron War Horses


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.


RESOURCES TO HELP PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

More upcoming events at the B&O

Homeschool Day

June 9

Special Guest Lecture from Underground Railroad Historian Anthony Cohen

June 17 @ 1:30 PM

Restoration Shop Tour

June 18 @ 11:45 AM

Screen Painting at the B&O

May 26 – June 11

Music For Mankind: Wordsmith + Live Band

July 14 @ 7 PM

The Underground Railroad

Exhibition Now Open!

Toddler Time

Every other Thursday, January – October @ 10:30 AM

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

Returning in 2023!

Bank of America Model Train Gallery

See Baltimore landmarks in miniature

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

2020
Award

Voted Washington Parent's Best Museum Winner 2020

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