Spring Break at the B&O | B&O Railroad Museum

Spring Break at the B&O

Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18, 2025

Spend your Spring Break at the B&O! Join us at the Museum for a fun-filled week of interactive workshops, storytimes, and tours!  

All workshops, tours and storytimes are included with Museum Admission.
FREE for B&O Members.
Train Ride tickets available for purchase on-site.

Spring Break Events at the B&O

Lego Engineering Workshop
Mon, April 14, 2025 @ 11 am

Calling all engineers! Kids will build their own vehicle and race it down a track. Recommended for ages 8+

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Civil War Tour
Mon, April 14, 2025 @ 1 pm

Kids will discover and explore the impact the B&O Railroad had on the outcome of the US Civil War. Recommended for ages 10+

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“Technology Changes” Tour
Tue, April 15, 2025 @ 11 am

Kids will explore the evolution of technology used on the railroad. Recommended for ages 8+

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Civil War Workshop
Tue, April 15, 2025 @ 1 pm

In this hands on activity, kids will explore different narratives on what life was like during the American Civil War. Recommended ages 10+

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Tour the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car
Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 10 am-4 pm

Don’t miss the chance to climb aboard the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car, part of the B&O Unlocked series!

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Maryland History Storytime
Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 11 am

Come for a special reading of Jackrabbit McCabe & The Electric Telegraph! Recommended for ages 4-8

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“Commerce on the Railroad” Tour
Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 1 pm

This fun and upbeat tour teaches children about the types of freight cars used on the railroad and how the railroad connected communities around the world with unique and different foods! Recommended for ages 5+

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Telegraph Workshop
Thu, April 17, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Kids learn about Morse Code and translate their name into Morse Code. Recommended for ages 8+

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Mile One Express Train Ride
Thu, April 17, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Ride down the first mile of the B&O Railroad aboard the Mile One Express! Recommended for all ages.

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Railroad Safety Storytime
Fri, April 18, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Join us for a special reading of Clifford and the Railroad Crossing! Recommended for ages 4-8

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Mile One Express Train Ride
Fri, April 18, 2025 @ 11:30 am

Ride down the first mile of the B&O Railroad aboard the Mile One Express! Recommended for all ages.

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Upcoming Events at the B&O

B&O Unlocked: Behind-the-scenes Tours
Train Rides
Toddler Time
Public Tours
Sensory Sundays
Girl Scouts
October 14, 2025

CSX Responder Incident Training
October 15, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge 
October 15, 2025

CSX Responder Incident Training

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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2025-2026

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

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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

October 18

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Restoration Shop Tour

October 19

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Tails on the rails

October 26 @ 2-5 pm

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Halloween Toddler Time

October 30 @ 10 am

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Climb aboard the B&O No. C-1775 Caboose!

November 20, 22 & 23

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Breakfast with Santa

November 30 @ 9 am

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New Year’s Tea

December 28 @ 12:15 pm

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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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