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The B&O Railroad Museum will begin a full cosmetic restoration of the American Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT No. 1) locomotive, with an expected completion date of December 2025.

The Reverend Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., a prominent Baltimore leader, will headline the B&O Railroad Museum’s MLK Celebration of Freedom weekend.

In this beautiful photo essay, the Baltimore Sun highlights An Afternoon Tea and a Toast, a collaboration between the Museum and Emma’s Tea Spot.

Marty Bass of WJZ came by the Museum to learn more about the Polar Express, as well as all of the other holiday events at the B&O Railroad Museum.

Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story podcast, chats with Executive Director Kris Hoellen. The two talk about the historical significance of the B&O Railroad Museum, its transformational impact on the Baltimore community, and the innovative programs they’ve implemented such as workforce development and sensory-friendly initiatives for children on the autism spectrum.

Every holiday season, The Polar Express™ captivates hearts and many of its film elements are inspired by real place and artifacts of railroading history.

WJZ came aboard to explore the magic of the Polar Express! The team captured the festive spirit of the beloved holiday tradition, from the delicious hot cocoa to the excitement of Santa’s arrival.

ABC2 visits the Roundhouse to explore the Museum’s Festival of Trains.

NBC11 interviews the Museum’s director of programming, Eileen Blinzey, and one of our dancing chefs to discover what makes this trip to the North Pole so magical.

The B&O Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group; Janet S. Currie, President of Bank of America, Greater Maryland; and Wordsmith, Artistic Partner of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Fox45 features the Polar Express in their Hometown Hotspot, interviewing museum staff and a dancing chef to uncover the secrets behind the magic.

The beloved holiday tradition, The Polar Express®, will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the B & O Railroad Museum from November 29-30 and December 1, 6-8, 12-15, 18-22. The experience, based on the book and movie of the same title, allows guests of all ages to embark on a magical train journey to the North Pole.

Chief Curator Jon Goldman explores how railroading led to the birth of unified time zones in this article with the BBC.

B&O Railroad Museum Executive Director Kris Hoellen has been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award for Women of the Year in the Non-Profit category and a Silver Stevie® Award in the Female Executive of the Year – Non-Profit category in the 21st annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. 

WJZ’s Marty Bass hears from Santa at the B&O Railroad Museum as the holiday season approaches.

Freedom Train No. 1 (AFT 1) – the locomotive that pulled the American Freedom Train on a nationwide tour in 1975-1976 to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the United States – to the Museum’s restoration shop.

In honor of those who serve as emergency personnel, the B&O Railroad Museum is hosting its annual First Responders Showcase on September 9

The B&O Railroad Museum and Wordsmith, an artistic partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, are set to host a free community celebration and concert on July 14 at the Museum.

CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced a gift of $5 million to the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD towards the Museum’s $30 million capital campaign in anticipation of the B&O Railroad’s bicentennial anniversary in 2027.

The B&O Railroad Museum will be hosting Howard University’s Department of Music and the award-winning Afro Blue Ensemble for a special live performance in the Museum’s historic 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse.

Spend Spring Break at the B&O Railroad Museum with a fun-filled week of hands-on workshops, performances, tours, and scavenger hunts for kids of all ages.

The museum’s chief curator Jonathan Goldman will be moderating an academic roundtable with advisors who assisted in the production and research of the exhibit.

This year marks the 196th anniversary of the B&O Railroad, the first American railroad, and the Museum is celebrating with a Birthday Bash.

The Museum is offering a tour to look at the storied history of the Roundhouse – from that fateful night in February 2003 to rebuilding it to its current glory.

This is the first time the Museum and the Games Club of Maryland are partnering together for this offering! There will be more than 50 train-themed strategy games available for everyone of all skill and interest levels to play and demo.

In celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the B&O Railroad Museum is honored to welcome the Union Baptist Church for special programming on Sunday, Jan. 15th in observance of MLK holiday weekend.