# B&O Railroad Museum: Historic Roundhouse Trains, Model Railways & Kid Discovery Zone

> Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM; Mile One Express train rides operate on…
- Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28
- Where: B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223
- Ages: All ages; Choo Choo Blue kids interactive zone for toddlers; heated roundhouse is completely stroller accessible
- Price: Adults $20; Seniors (65+) $17; Children (ages 2–12) $12; Children under 2 Free; Train rides $3–$4 add-on
- Schedule: Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–4:00 PM; Mile One Express train rides operate on select winter weekends at 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
- Organizer: B&O Railroad Museum
- Official page: https://www.borail.org/events
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Widely regarded as the birthplace of American railroading, the B&O Railroad Museum in West Baltimore is a dream destination for young locomotive enthusiasts and their families. The centerpiece is the breathtaking 1884 roundhouse, a soaring heated circular cathedral of brick and iron housing dozens of authentic historic steam locomotives, ornate Victorian passenger cars, and royal diesel engines.

Inside the roundhouse, children can climb aboard historic cabooses, marvel at elaborate operating model train layouts with miniature mountains and tunnels, and explore the dedicated Toddler Station / Choo Choo Blue play lab equipped with wooden train tables, soft climbing blocks, and train storybooks. On select winter weekends, families can board the Mile One Express for a scenic 20-minute train ride along the first commercial railroad track in the United States. Wide flat floors accommodate double strollers effortlessly, and clean family restrooms with changing stations are readily available.

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