Baltimore, MD, 21223
410-752-2490
URL : http://www.borail.org
overview : The B&O Railroad Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American railroading through the history and stories of the B&O Railroad, the C&O Railway, the Western Maryland Railway, and the railroads of the mid-Atlantic region.
collections : The Museum's locomotive and rolling stock collection contains many unique examples of historically significant pieces from the B&O and other Maryland railroads and includes the finest collection of 19th century steam locomotives. The Museum's roster of locomotives and rolling stock represent the first, last, best or only of their kind in existence today.
The small object collection covers almost every facet of railroading and includes clocks, pocket watches, textiles, lanterns, dining car china, silver, fine art, communication devices, signals, shop equipment, and an assortment tools and artifacts used on historic occasions such as the laying of the B&O’s ceremonial First Stone on July 4, 1827, which marked the beginning of construction of America’s first railroad.
hours (subject to change) : Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Note: Last admission is one half hour prior to closing time.
Please note that the Museum is CLOSED on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, please call 410-752-2490, ext. 221.
Museum hours are subject to change without notification and may be different during special events, please call 410-752-2490 prior to your visit.
topics : railroading, American history, transportation
