“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

Enter Your LEGO Creation!

Now through July 1!

July 4

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

Next Tour: July 4

July 13 & August 10

Blue, red, green, and yellow graphic that says "Christmas in July."

July 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

Climb aboard the B&O No. B-29 Jordan Spreader!

August 20, 23 & 24

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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