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: American Freedom Train (AFT) No. 1

January 24, 25, & 28 @ 10 am-4 pm

Games with Trains

February 7 @ 10 am-7 pm

Murder Mystery Dinner: Til Death Do Us Part

February 13 @ 6-9:30 pm

The B&O Birthday Bash

February 28 @ 11 am-1 pm

2025-2026

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

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Jeffery O.
December 2024

Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.

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