Plate & Paint Junction  | B&O Railroad Museum

Join the B&O for a celebration of the beauty of china!  

April 10-14 visitors will have the chance to view, learn about, and purchase railroad china!  


China Sale

Wed, April 10 – Sun, April 14, 2024

@ 10 AM – 4 PM

The B&O will have railroad china for sale in our gift shop! 

Admission: Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Olive Dennis Storytime & China Workshop 

Wed, April 10, 2024

@ 1 PM

Learn about Olive Dennis and her contributions to the world of railroad china! Participate in a storytime about the achievements of B&O trailblazer Olive Dennis and a hands-on workshop. During this workshop, children will design their own “china” on paper plates using Dennis’ design of the B&O Centenary China as inspiration.

Pre-registration required.


China Painting

Sat. & Sun, April 13 & 14, 2024

@ 10 AM – 3:30 PM

Don’t miss the opportunity to paint your own china design onto a clay disc. Come by any time from 10 AM to 3:30 PM to participate!

Admission: Included with Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.


Lecture: Railroad China

Sat. & Sun, April 13 & 14, 2024

Saturday @ 1:30 PM | Sunday @ 1 PM

Allen Young, a member of the B&O Railroad Museum and Baltimore Historical Society, will share a presentation of patterns and manufacturers from the 1870s onward.  

Included with Museum Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Holiday Festival of Trains

Now-Dec 31

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 am-1 pm

Unveiling of the American Freedom Train No. 1

January 12 @ 1 pm

2025-2026

When school is out, fun is in session at the B&O!

Games with Trains

February 7 @ 10 am-7 pm

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

2024
Sensory Inclusive Summer Camp

"I had no idea camps like this existed! It was truly inclusive, the counselors were accepting, kind and patient. It was incredibly affordable and very well organized. I can't say enough great things about it. I am very grateful!"

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