Sensory Sundays Continue in 2025!
At the B&O, select Sundays are dedicated to Sensory Awareness. These days 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).
2025 Dates:
February 2 – Polar Party
- Craft: Mini Snow Globe
- Sensory Exploration Table
- Winter Games
- Tour: Roundhouse Tour
April 6 – Flower Power
- Craft: Plant a flower
- Sensory Exploration Table
- Spring Games
- Technology Changes Tour
June 8 – Beach Bash
* June Sensory Sunday will be on the 2nd Sunday
- Craft: Jellyfish Streamer
- Sensory Exploration Table
- Water Table & Splash Pads
- Signs & Signals Tour
August 10 – Watermelon Weekend
* August Sensory Sunday will be on the 2nd Sunday
- Craft: Watermelon Paper Fan
- Sensory Exploration Table
- Water Table & Splash Pads
- Environmental Impact Tour
October 5 – Harvest Festival
- Craft: Fall Suncatcher
- Sensory Exploration Table
- Fall Games
- Maryland on the Rails Tour
Admission:
Included with Admission | Members FREE
Pre-registration not required for event. See below for helpful preparation resources.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 10 AM – Museum Opens (sensory activity and resource table** available in Roundhouse while supplies last)
- 12:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride***
- 2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour
** Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
*** Train ride tickets 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
June 18, 2025
B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3684 Diesel Locomotive
June 18, 2025
$10 Admission Day
June 19, 2025
$10 Admission Day
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