Juneteenth at the B&O | B&O Railroad Museum

“What Does Freedom Mean to Me?” Activity

June 19, 2025

@ 10:00 AM-4 PM

Join us for our Juneteenth event, “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?”—an engaging exploration of freedom as a concept. Together, we’ll reflect on what freedom means today, and all attendees are invited to share their own personal definitions.

*Open to All Ages

Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Toddler Time

June 19, 2025

@ 10:30 AM

Enjoy the story Down by the Station by Will Hillenbrand, followed by a fun craft, making handprint wreaths!


Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


“The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O” Public Tour

June 19, 2025

@ 11 AM and 1 PM

Explore the history of the Underground Railroad using experiences of 27 documented freedom seekers who have interacted with the B&O Railroad on their journey to freedom along with pieces in our collection related to their journey.

Admission: $10 Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Mile One Express Train Ride

June 19, 2025

@ 11:30 AM

Choo Choo! Ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad in our Mile One Express. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the B&O Railroad Museum.

Adults: $5
Kids: $4
B&O Members: FREE

Upcoming Events at the B&O

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Tickets on sale now!

Restoration Shop Tour

September 7 & October 19

Rail Rescue & Response Showcase

September 13

The American Freedom Train. A head-on shot of a black train with a red and gold sign that reads "The American Freedom Train"

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 20 & October 18

Baltimore Honky Tonk with the U.S. Country Current

September 25

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. 633 switcher!

September 17, 20 & 21

Go inside the B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge 

October 15, 18 & 19

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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