THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the B&O to celebrate its 20th anniversary this holiday season!
Event Dates:
November 29-30 & December 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22, 2024
Discounted Bronze seats available for B&O Members!
Climb aboard The Polar Express™ to create a Christmas memory you and your family will cherish forever! Come in your pajamas as a family to watch the live performance of The Polar Express™. Once on the train, the classic Hot Chocolate song and dance will be performed and everyone will have the opportunity to meet Santa and receive the First Gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell! Santa’s helpers will greet you upon arrival at the North Pole, where you can enjoy crafts at Santa’s village, make s’mores in the Candy Cane Cafe, shop for fun, themed The Polar Express™ goodies, and have your picture taken with Santa!
New for 2024: Add-On To Your Event Experience!
Enhance your North Pole experience after you ride The Polar Express™! These items can be added to your ticket purchase – Save 15% when you bundle all 3!
- Rides on the North Pole’s Santa Sleigh Ride, an amusement ride located just outside of Santa’s workshop
- S’mores at the Candy Cane Café – Gather your family around one of our fire pits and enjoy S’mores for the holidays.
- Your very own Polar Express Book – What better way to remember your trip than to have your own Polar Express book to take home signed by Santa himself!
Get Your Tickets Today!
Select desired date on ticket page to see available showtimes.
B&O Members: enter your Member ID or email in the Members log in at checkout to receive discounts on Bronze tickets!
Gold Class Table Top Booths for 4
Gold Class Individual Seats
Silver Class Quad Bench Seating for 4
Bronze Class Individual Seats
All tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged. Please review orders carefully before purchasing. Each person aged 2 and up will need a ticket for this event. Children under the age of 2 are welcome to attend and do not need a ticket when seated on a lap. If they require their own seat, please purchase an additional ticket.
Please note: Gold and Silver class cars are not handicap accessible.
The B&O Railroad Museum is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC during this event. ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED. Only THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ticket holders are permitted entrance. Regular admission is not available on event days and only Polar Express ticket holders will be permitted to enter. Coupons, consignment tickets, memberships are not accepted during this event.
Doors open at the time indicated on your ticket. Early entry not available for this event.
Ticket Class Comparison
| Amenity | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heated Cars | X | X | X |
| Meet Santa | X | X | X |
| Everyone receives a Silver Bell | X | X | X |
| Fresh made Hot Chocolate | X | X | X |
| Fresh baked Sugar Cookie | X | X | X |
| Narrated Story | X | X | X |
| Dancing Chefs | X | X | X |
| Sing-a-long Carols | X | X | X |
| Padded Seats | X | X | X |
| Assigned Seating | X | X | |
| Family Quad Seating (two facing bench seats) | X | ||
| Booths with Tables & Individual Plush Seats | X | ||
| Souvenir Ceramic The Polar Express™ Mug | X |
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