This year, spend Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at the birthplace of American railroading!

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. 

Claim your Museum Day voucher to receive free admission on September 17 for you and a guest!

Murder Mystery

Saturday, September 30 @ 6 PM

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

November 24-26 & December 1-3, 8-10 & 15-19

Be My Neighbor Day

Meet Daniel Tiger! Saturday, October 7 @ 9-11 AM

B&O Rail Sale

Saturday, October 14 – We’re holding a one-day rail sale that you won’t want to miss! 

Turntable Demos

Saturdays, Oct. 14 & Nov. 4 @ 12 PM

Haunted History Tours

October 18, 20, 27 & 31

Diesel Days

Saturday, October 21

Halloween Toddler Time

Thursday, October 26 @ 10:30 AM

Pumpkin Patch Express

Sat & Sun, October 28 & 29 @ 11:30 AM

Tails on the Rails

Sunday, October 29 @ 2 – 5 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Patrese T.
June 2021

I love that the museum is what remains of the old train yard and the number and variety of train cars is remarkable.

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