The B & O Railroad Museum, Baltimore MD

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The B&O Railroad Museum is a museum exhibiting historic railroad equipment in Baltimore, Maryland, originally named the Baltimore & Ohio Transportation Museum when it opened on July 4, 1953.

Reviews

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4.5/5(859)
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Nov 20, 2023
Went on a Monday morning. Not crowded at all. I learned a lot about the B&O Railroad. At this museum, one can learn how the railroads lead to the creation of time zones we have today. For those on th… Full review by akt85
Nov 19, 2023
Good exhibits, including about the underground railroad. However, all of the windows on the train ride were blacked out for some reason. So the train ride itself was a waste. Full review by Traveler839798379
Jul 2, 2023
Displays of old train cars, and models of old train cars. Plaques describe history of railroad, labor issues and strikes, and role in the Underground Railroad (a bit too politically correct, but sti… Full review by TerryNA
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Facts

Architectural style:Georgian
Opened:1829, 1830

Amenities

Questions & answers

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What are the best ways to get there without a car from the harbor? Is walking safe?
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You can walk and it’s relatively safe but a long hike- around 45 minutes . BO. Has no transit from the harbor and public transport in Baltimore sucks in general- So Uber would be …
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You can walk and it’s relatively safe but a long hike- around 45 minutes . BO. Has no transit from the harbor and public transport in Baltimore sucks in general- So Uber would be your best bet
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Answer by Matt P · May 21, 2021
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Are there enough outdoor activities to do here with covid?
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Not as many outdoors. BUT.....we felt very comfortable with more large open-type spaces inside and masks required and social distancing in place. The staff were very good about …
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Not as many outdoors. BUT.....we felt very comfortable with more large open-type spaces inside and masks required and social distancing in place. The staff were very good about keeping things safe. Enjoy.
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Answer by Vicki A · Jan 3, 2021
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Is there parking space? And how much?
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A. Yes, the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore offers 200 free parking spaces in the front parking lot located off of Pratt Street and an additional 500 parking spaces in the back parking …
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A. Yes, the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore offers 200 free parking spaces in the front parking lot located off of Pratt Street and an additional 500 parking spaces in the back parking lot, located off Arlington Street. There are additional fees for opening the Arlington Street parking
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How long did it take to tour the museum?
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It somewhat depends upon your interest of trains. My dad is a big railroad buff and we spent a good 2 hours walking around. there are a lot of train cars and locomotives you can climb …
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It somewhat depends upon your interest of trains. My dad is a big railroad buff and we spent a good 2 hours walking around. there are a lot of train cars and locomotives you can climb aboard and see as well as a model train layout.
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Just fyi on this and other travels you may do, with some simple online research you can usually find discounts such as 2 …
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Just fyi on this and other travels you may do, with some simple online research you can usually find discounts such as 2 for 1 coupons for the B&O railway museum. I agree with you that $16pp is a tad steep, but cut that in half and it becomes reasonable. Hope this helps.
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"Two-fers" are a good deal if you can 1) find them and 2) plan ahead for your excursion to the museum (or anywhere for that matter!) For solo travelers, it won't cost you any more than …
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"Two-fers" are a good deal if you can 1) find them and 2) plan ahead for your excursion to the museum (or anywhere for that matter!) For solo travelers, it won't cost you any more than your ticket might have and there is a chance you will walk in the door with someone and be able to use it/sell it.
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Frequently asked questions

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What are the Museum hours?
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Museum Hours are Monday-Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM.
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