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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 days 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).
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
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.
**Sensory Sundays on February 4 and April 7, 2024 will not offer a train ride. Train ride tickets for the other Sensory Sundays will be 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
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
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
