Holiday Festival of Trains

What better way for the B&O to celebrate the holidays than with trains! On select days November through December, come to the Museum to see festive model train layouts, enjoy the holiday decor, get photos with Santa, take a ride on the Reindeer Railway, and so much more! 

Schedule of Events:

Santa's Winter Village
Nestled in the B&O's spacious Roundhouse, Santa's Winter Village is a holiday wonderland with lots of festive fun for your little ones! Visitors to Santa's Winter Village will get to write letters to Santa, color wooden train ornaments, build a snowman figurine, and more!

Holiday Model Layouts
Enjoy the classic holiday tradition of model trains by coming to see our festive O Scale layout in the Roundhouse, as well our Bank of America Model Train Gallery, G Scale Outdoor Train Garden, and HO Scale model layout.

Santa's Sleigh Ride
While you're here, don't miss hopping aboard Santa's Sleigh Ride! Located in the backyard of the Museum

Our holiday kickoff weekend just got even better!  
Kick off your holiday shopping on 11:00 am to 3:30 pm with local vendors surrounded by historic rolling stock and lots of festive cheer! Local businesses will be on-site with unique gifts that are sure to please. Be sure to bring your shopping bags and get ready to shop ‘till you drop!

Holiday Museum Admission:
Adult: $28
Senior: $24
Child: $18
B&O Members Free

Daytime Reindeer Railway Train Rides
Get festive on the first mile! This holiday season, you can take a daytime holiday train ride along the nation's first mile of commercial railroad. The train will be all decked out for the season and children will receive reindeer antlers!

12:30 PM

9-11 AM - Breakfast with Santa

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