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Save the date for Sensory Sundays in 2025!

To support our neurodivergent visitors, the B&O Railroad Museum dedicates first Sundays in select months to Sensory Awareness. These days will include environmental accommodations (no music, low lighting, quiet areas, increased signage for areas with sound effects), as well as sensory-friendly events (kids craft, train ride, and tour) and resources (sensory kits, social stories, and community table).

2025 Dates:

February 2 – Polar Party

  • Craft: Mini Snow Globe
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Winter Games
  • Tour: Roundhouse Tour

April 6 – Flower Power

  • Craft: Plant a flower
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Spring Games
  • Technology Changes Tour

June 1 – Beach Bash

  • Craft: Jellyfish Streamer
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Water Table & Splash Pads
  • Signs & Signals Tour

August 3 – Watermelon Weekend

  • Craft: Watermelon Paper Fan
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Water Table & Splash Pads
  • Environmental Impact Tour

October 5 – Harvest Festival

  • Craft: Fall Suncatcher
  • Sensory Exploration Table
  • Fall Games
  • Maryland on the Rails Tour

Admission:

Save the date! Registration coming soon.

Pre-registration suggested, walk-ins welcome. See below for helpful preparation resources.
Included with Admission | Members FREE


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
  • 10 AM – Museum Opens (sensory activity and resource table* available in Roundhouse until 3 PM)
  • 12:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride**
  • 2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour

* Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
** Sensory Sunday on February 2, 2025 will not offer a train ride.
Train ride tickets for the other Sensory Sundays will be available for purchase on-site.


RESOURCES TO HELP PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT

Interested in more sensory inclusive events and programs at the B&O?

Join the sensory inclusive mailing list below!

Upcoming Events at the B&O

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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

Breakfast with Santa

November 23 & 24 @ 9 AM

B&O Holiday Market

November 23 & 24 @ 11 AM-3:30 PM

Holiday Toddler Time

December 5 @ 10:30 AM

2024

Monthly Tours

Go Inside B&O No. 4500 “Mikado”

December 26, 27 & 30

Afternoon Tea & A Toast: New Year’s at the B&O

December 29 @ 1-3 PM

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 AM-1 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

2020
Award

Voted Washington Parent's Best Museum Winner 2020

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