Smithsonian Museum Day

This year, spend Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day at the birthplace of American railroading!

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. 

Claim your Museum Day voucher to receive free admission on September 17 for you and a guest!

September 20, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 633 Switcher

September 20, 2025

Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 21, 2025

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 633 Switcher

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

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Restoration Shop Tour: AFT No. 1

September 20 & October 18

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2025-2026

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

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Baltimore Honky Tonk with the U.S. Country Current

September 25

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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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Holiday Toddler Time

October 30 @ 10 am

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Trick or Treat with Trains

October 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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2025

New Monthly Tours

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Climb aboard the B&O No. 633 switcher!

September 17, 20 & 21

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Go inside the B&O No. 3302 “Edward G. Hooper” Observation Lounge 

October 15, 18 & 19

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