Volunteer Exploration Days | B&O Railroad Museum

Looking for a fun and novel place to volunteer in your free time?

Maybe you’re a railroad enthusiast, or perhaps you just like history of all kinds.

Join us at the Museum for one of our Volunteer Exploration Days. Learn about the volunteer program here at the B&O, discover volunteer opportunities, meet with current volunteers and see what it’s like giving tours, operating railroad equipment, and more.

This event is free with advance registration.

Schedule:

11:30 AM: Check-in
12 PM: Turntable Demo
12:30 – 1:15 PM: Tour w/ a docent
1 – 2 PM: Meet & Greet w/ Volunteer Model Train Curator and Rail Ops

Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours

Sensory Sundays

December 31, 2025

Noon Year’s Eve

January 12, 2026

Unveiling of the American Freedom Train No. 1

January 12, 2026

Museum will open late at 1 pm

Holiday Festival of Trains

Now-Dec 31

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Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 am-1 pm

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Unveiling of the American Freedom Train No. 1

January 12 @ 1 pm

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2025-2026

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

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Games with Trains

February 7 @ 10 am-7 pm

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Alison J.

July 2024

The Underground Railroad exhibit particularly made an impression. You can learn about the enslaved people who passed through Mount Clare Station as their last stop before reaching the northern states. Sobering and inspiring stories.