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
- Social Story – My Visit to the B&O Railroad Museum
- Social Story – My Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
- Sensory-Friendly Museum Map
More upcoming events at the B&O
Museum opens to the public at 11:30 AM
Homeschool Day
Girl Scouts: Mechanical Engineering Fling Flyer Badge
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
