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
April 18, 2025

Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
April 18, 2025

Photos with the Easter Bunny
April 18, 2025

Railroad Safety Storytime

Day Out With Thomas returns!

April 26-27 & May 3-4

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Spend your Spring Break at the B&O!

April 14-18

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2025

New Monthly Tours

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Climb aboard the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car

April 16, 19 & 20

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt

April 19 @ 8:30 am

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The First 13 Miles: Exploring the History of the B&O and Ellicott City

April 24 @ 12 Noon

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Enter Your LEGO Creation!

May 1 – June 15

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Mother’s Day Tea Time

May 11 @ 12:15 pm

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Turntable Demo

May 17 @ 12 Noon

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Evening Sip & Paint

May 22, 2025 @ 6 pm

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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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