"Technology Changes" Tour | B&O Railroad Museum

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

Kids will explore the evolution of technology used on the railroad from the first passenger cars pulled by horses to the modern high-speed rail.

Recommended for ages 8+

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Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

More events during Spring Break at the B&O

Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18, 2025

Join us at the Museum for a fun-filled week of interactive workshops, storytimes, and tours!

Lego Engineering Workshop

Mon, April 14, 2025 @ 11 am

Calling all engineers! Kids will build their own vehicle and race it down a track. Recommended for ages 8+

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Civil War Tour

Mon, April 14, 2025 @ 1 pm

Kids will discover and explore the impact the B&O Railroad had on the outcome of the US Civil War. Recommended for ages 10+

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“Technology Changes” Tour

Tue, April 15, 2025 @ 11 am

Kids will explore the evolution of technology used on the railroad. Recommended for ages 8+

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Civil War Workshop

Tue, April 15, 2025 @ 1 pm

In this hands on activity, kids will explore different narratives on what life was like during the American Civil War. Recommended ages 10+

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Tour the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car

Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 10 am-4 pm

Don’t miss the chance to climb aboard the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car, part of the B&O Unlocked series!

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Maryland History Storytime

Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 11 am

Come for a special reading of Jackrabbit McCabe & The Electric Telegraph! Recommended for ages 4-8

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“Commerce on the Railroad” Tour

Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 1 pm

This fun and upbeat tour teaches children about the types of freight cars used on the railroad and how the railroad connected communities around the world with unique and different foods! Recommended for ages 5+

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Telegraph Workshop

Thu, April 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Kids learn about Morse Code and translate their name into Morse Code. Recommended for ages 8+

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Mile One Express Train Ride

Thu, April 17, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Ride down the first mile of the B&O Railroad aboard the Mile One Express! Recommended for all ages.

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Railroad Safety Storytime

Fri, April 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Join us for a special reading of Clifford and the Railroad Crossing! Recommended for ages 4-8

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Mile One Express Train Ride

Fri, April 18, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Ride down the first mile of the B&O Railroad aboard the Mile One Express! Recommended for all ages.

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Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

August 10, 2025

Ice Cream Sundays

August 13, 2025

$10 Admission Day

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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August 10

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The American Freedom Train. A head-on shot of a black train with a red and gold sign that reads "The American Freedom Train"

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 20 & October 18

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Baltimore Honky Tonk with the U.S. Country Current

September 25

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Restoration Shop Tour

October 19

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2025

New Monthly Tours

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Climb aboard the B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader!

August 20, 23 & 24

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Go inside the B&O No. 633 switcher!

September 17, 20 & 21

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

Admission:

More events during Spring Break at the B&O

Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18, 2025

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Sensory Sundays

Ice Cream Sundays

$10 Admission Day

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

August 10

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

Baltimore Honky Tonk with the U.S. Country Current

Restoration Shop Tour

2025

Climb aboard the B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader!

Go inside the B&O No. 633 switcher!

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