“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!

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

The Underground Railroad: Freedom Seekers on the B&O

Juneteenth Public Tour: 11 am & 1 pm

June 22, July 13, August 10

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

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

July 19

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. 3684 Diesel Locomotive!

June 18, 21 & 22

Go inside the WM No. 195 Switcher!

July 16, 19 & 20

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Haram C.
2022

Even if you're not a train enthusiast, this is a great local museum where you can kill some time and learn the history of B&O railroad.

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