Spring Break at the B&O: Underground Railroad Exhibit Kids Programming | B&O Railroad Museum

Spend part of your Spring Break at the B&O!

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities for our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad.

Discover the stories of Henry “Box” Brown and William and Ellen Craft and their journeys to freedom using the routes and resources of the Underground Railroad. Experience tours, workshops, train rides*, and hands-on activities to understand the connection between the B&O Railroad and the Underground Railroad.

Tours and workshops included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

*Train ride tickets not included in admission price. Train ride tickets can be purchased on-site.

Workshop sign-ups coming soon!

Space is limited for workshops. Advance sign-up recommended.

More Underground Railroad Events

The B&O Railroad Museum is proud to host events and activities related to our exhibit, The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O Railroad throughout 2023 — with live performances, lectures, and more.

MLK Weekend: A Celebration of Freedom

Sun & Mon, Jan. 15 & 16, 2023

Programs include a performance by the historic Union Baptist Church’s choir with an introduction by Reverend Montgomery, scheduled From Slavery to Civil Rights tours, and kid-focused educational activities throughout the weekend.

The William Still Story: Free Documentary Screening

Thu, Feb. 23 @ 4-6:30 PM

Join us in celebration of Black History Month for a free, public screening of Underground Railroad: The William Still Story.

Roundtable Discussion on the Production & Research Behind the Exhibit

Sat, Mar. 25 @ 1 – 3 PM

Chief curator Jonathan Goldman will be moderating an academic roundtable with advisors who took part in the production of our newest exhibit.

Spring Break at the B&O: Underground Railroad Exhibit Kids Programming

Thu, Apr. 6 @ 10 AM – 3 PM

Join us at the Museum for a day of special kids programming and activities.

Live In Concert: Howard University’s Afro Blue Ensemble & Department of Music

Fri, April 21 @ 5:30 PM

Experience Howard University’s Afro Blue Ensemble & Department of Music live in the B&O’s historic Roundhouse.

Special Guest Lecture from Historian Anthony Cohen

Sat, Jun. 17 @ 1:30 PM

Historian and author Anthony Cohen will be joining us for a lecture on the history of the Underground Railroad.

Live In Concert: Wordsmith

Fri, Jul. 14 @ 7 PM

Join us for a special performance by songwriter and recording artist Wordsmith.

Underground Railroad Events

Sensory Sundays

Turntable Demos

More upcoming events at the B&O

February 2, 2023

Toddler Time

February 5, 2023

Sensory Sundays

February 7, 2023

Restore Baltimore Information & Assessment Sessions

The Underground Railroad

Exhibition Now Open!

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Underground Railroad

2023 Programming

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Champagne on the Train

Feb. 10 @ 7-9 PM

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Turntable Demo

Feb. 25 & Mar. 26

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B&O’s Birthday

Feb. 26 @ 10 AM-3 PM

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Toddler Time

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

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE

Returning in 2023!

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Bank of America Model Train Gallery

See Baltimore landmarks in miniature

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

TwinBkp

Knoxville, TN

We did the train ride and our guide on board was excellent (history/information for the parents).