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

Day Out With Thomas

April 25-26 & May 2-3

Spring Break S.T.E.A.M. Week

March 30 – April 3

See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car 

2025-2026

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

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Celeste C.
October 2024

My family had a wonderful time in this museum! It’s the perfect balance of visually appealing and interactive for my boys (ages 5 & 8). We would definitely go again!

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