Come celebrate the legacy of American labor at the Birthplace of American Railroading!

B&O workers laid the very rails which sparked the spread of industry across the United States and would change the nation forever. To honor these railroaders and the many working-class heroes that we all depend on today, we’re hosting special programming including a track laying demonstrations, train rides, and our Working on the Railroad Tour throughout the holiday weekend.  

Schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 2

Sunday, Sept. 3

Monday, Sept. 4 — $1 Admission All Day

Track Laying Demonstration — Sat, Sept. 2 @ 12 PM & 1:30 PM

Admission:

Programming, with the exception of train rides, included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

$1 Admission on Monday, September 4!

Upcoming Events at the B&O

2024

Monthly Tours

Tour the B&O No. 7701 “Dreamland Sleeper”

August 14, 17 & 18

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22

July 1-31

Submit your creation!

July 28 & August 11

12-1 PM

Sensory Inclusive Summer Camp

Week 4: August 5-9

August 17-24

Workshops & More!

September 7

10 AM – 3:30 PM

Tour the Pere Marquette No. 11 Diesel Switcher!

September 11, 14 & 15

Diesel Days are Back!

September 21 @ 12 – 2 PM

September 28

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Restoration Shop Tour

October 13 @ 11 AM

Tails on the Rails

October 27 @ 2 – 5 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
CNET

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

Close Search