Telegraph Workshop | B&O Railroad Museum

Kids Workshop

School’s Out, Fun is IN at the B&O!

In this workshop, kids will learn about the connection between Samuel Morse’s telegraph and the B&O. Next, they will decode their own name in Morse Code and create a bracelet.

Admission:

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Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Registration not required but appreciated.

School’s Out Programs

Telegraph Workshop

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 @ 10 am

In this workshop, kids will learn about the connection between Samuel Morse’s telegraph and the B&O.

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Iron War Horses: B&O’s Support of American Troops Abroad

Friday, October. 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am

This tour will use our historic collection to explore the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad’s involvement in global conflicts like the Civil War, World War I, and World War II.

From Slavery to Civil Rights: The African American Railroading Legacy Tour

Monday, January 19, 2026 @ 11 am

On this tour, we will learn about the legacy of African Americans on the railroad.

Underground Railroad Monoprint Workshop

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 10 am

In this workshop, kids will first learn about the significance and connection the Underground Railroad had in Maryland via the B&O Railroad.

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On Your Mark, Get Set, LEGO

Friday, March 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am

In this workshop, participants use the engineering process to design and build a car out of LEGOs.

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Spring Break Scavenger Hunts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 10 am-4 pm

Explore the Museum in a new way! Three scavenger hunts will be available for families to choose from.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

February 16, 2026

Storytime: “BOX: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom”

February 17, 2026

Underground Railroad Monoprint Workshop

February 19, 2026

Toddler Time

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

Black History Month: Unveiling Celebration for the B&O No. 3316

February 21 @ 11:30am-3 pm

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B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car

February 25, 28 & March 1 @ 10 am-4 pm

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The B&O Birthday Bash

February 28 @ 11 am-1 pm

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Spring Break STEAM Week

March 30 – April 3

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2025-2026

When school is out, fun is in session at the B&O!

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Celeste C.

October 2024

My family had a wonderful time in this museum! It’s the perfect balance of visually appealing and interactive for my boys (ages 5 & 8). We would definitely go again!