Summer STEAM Week | B&O Railroad Museum

A Week of Innovation

Celebrate the inventors and engineers who helped build America! In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the B&O Railroad Museum presents American STEAM Week—a hands-on week full of trains, experiments, and fun.

Join us August 17-21 for daily workshops and tours where you can explore the science, stories, and cool inventions that powered America’s railroads.

All workshops, tours and storytimes are included with Museum Admission.
FREE for B&O Members.
Train Ride tickets available for purchase on-site.

Admission:

Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

America 250 at the B&O

AFT No. 1 Unveiling

Mon, January 12, 2026 @ 1 PM

Experience the newly restored American Freedom Train (AFT) No. 1—a powerful symbol of American pride, unity, and ingenuity.

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B&O Unlocked: AFT No. 1

January 24, 25, & 28, 2026 @ 10 AM-4 PM

Now beautifully restored, the AFT No. 1 stands ready once again to inspire all who believe in the enduring spirit of freedom and progress. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to step inside the cab!

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American Freedom Tour

February 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Discover the powerful intersection of American history and the rise of railroading. Uncover how the railroad opened the door to freedom: freedom to prosper, freedom to explore, and freedom to pursue a new life.

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Side view of the restored luxury observation tavern car B&O No. 3316

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3316

February 25, 28, & March 1, 2026 @ 10 AM-4 PM

In honor of Black History Month, we are unveiling the newly restored B&O No. 3316 observation lounge car!

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Spring Break STEAM Week

March 30-April 3, 2026

Celebrate the inventors and engineers who helped build America through a hands-on week full of trains, experiments, and fun.

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B&O Unlocked: AFT No. 1

July 4, 5, 18, & 19, 2026

We are re-unlocking the AFT No.1 in honor of Independence Day! The cosmetically restored “T-Hog” was just placed on display in January of this year. If you missed your chance to see it then, now is the time to check it out!

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