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. FREE for B&O Members.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

2024

Monthly Tours

Tour the B&O No. 7701 “Dreamland Sleeper”

August 14, 17 & 18

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22

July 1-31

Submit your creation!

July 28 & August 11

12-1 PM

Sensory Inclusive Summer Camp

Week 4: August 5-9

August 17-24

Workshops & More!

September 7

10 AM – 3:30 PM

Tour the Pere Marquette No. 11 Diesel Switcher!

September 11, 14 & 15

Diesel Days are Back!

September 21 @ 12 – 2 PM

September 28

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Restoration Shop Tour

October 13 @ 11 AM

Tails on the Rails

October 27 @ 2 – 5 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Janet F.
Morgantown, WV

As you moved through the roundhouse it felt like you were following a cohesive storyline through the early history of the railroad.

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