Homeschool | B&O Railroad Museum

We understand that student learning comes in many different settings from the classroom to home. In order to accommodate students of all learning backgrounds, we welcome homeschool groups to visit the museum and register for a curated field trip program.

As a State Aided Educational Institution, we offer free or reduced pricing for Maryland Homeschool Groups and host special homeschooler days at the museum.

Download our Student Group Guide for more information.

Field Trip Program	Pre-K	K	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	Middle School	High School
Commerce on the Railroad	X	X	X	X
Railroad Safety	X	X	X	X
Environmental Impact					X	X	X	X	X
Maryland History on the B&O Railroad					X	X	X	X	X
Railroad Technology					X		X	X	X
Underground Railroad						X	X	X
African American Railroading Legacy						X	X	X	X
American Civil War							X	X
American Railroad Engineering								X	X
Global Conflicts and the Railroad								X	X
Build Your Own Field Trip	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

All our educational program offerings are aligned with Maryland Education Standards. For complete details about our field trip offerings including MSDE curriculum standards, free and reduced-cost admissions, and frequently asked questions, please download our Student Group Guide.

Homeschool Days

For small homeschool groups or individual homeschool families, we offer special Homeschool Days throughout the school year. Plan your own field trip by registering for our special tours and workshops during one of our Homeschool Days this year.

UPCOMING 2025-26 HOMESCHOOL DAYS:

Save the date! Registration coming soon.

More for Teachers & Students

Field Trips

Bring history to life and then bring it back to the classroom with the B&O Railroad Museum’s onsite field trips.

Virtual Field Trips

Explore the B&O with your students from the classroom or right from home.

Resources

Browse these resources to help you prepare for your upcoming field trip.

Signs from the Underground Railroad Exhibition. There are 5 in total with different historical figures on them.

Legacy of the Underground Railroad

“Legacy of the Underground Railroad” is an Interactive Learning Platform created to supplement and enhance the experience of our Underground Railroad exhibit at the B&O Railroad Museum.

Sensory Awareness

Programs and accommodations for the neurodiverse community

Questions about our programs?

Contact our Education Department at Edu@BORail.org