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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum

901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
410-752-2490
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Ranked #10 of 147 attractions in Baltimore
Type: Specialty Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Located at the site of the oldest railroad station in America, this museum traces the development of trains and features a huge collection of... more » Owner description: Located at the site of the oldest railroad station in America, this museum traces the development of trains and features a huge collection of railroad memorabilia, a model railroad and an operating replica of the very first locomotive, The Tom Thumb, which was built here. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Hershey, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This was our first return visit since the roundhouse was rebuilt following major damage from a snowstorm caving in the roof a few years ago. We thought that the renovations and displays were excellent, especially the current exhibition on Trains in the Civil War. My husband is a railroad buff and he soaked up lots of technical details about the... More

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Spring Lake, NJ
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

We visited as the guest of a member. The prices were a bit steep to visit with a whole family but I understand their costs may be very high. There was a good mix of kid and adult items to keep everyone entertained. We took a ride on the one mile express and the kids enjoyed. There was a nice... More

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Hazlet, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Excellent activities for Children. Thomas train ride was okay, didn't much like having the police escort next to the train ride. The B&O Museum had a great setup for the Thomas Train event. lots of kids activities.

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Fayetteville, North Carolina
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146 attraction reviews
Reviews in 105 cities Reviews in 105 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum provides a history of the company and the importance of the railroad throughout history. There is free parking available, as well as a bus station for the free connector service (Orange route). The museum offers the opportunity to see trains, cars and other artifacts throughout the B&O's history. It does cost a lot,... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A great place for kids - especially at the holidays. They bring in Santa and all of the small train set ups...

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Falls Church, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

We arrived a few hours earlier than our scheduled train ride, so we explored the museum. We got a lot more from the museum than just seeing Thomas. Not too crowded at around 11:30am. We were able to go in and out the old trains and learn about the history and experience sitting in the front of the trains. There... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I thought this was a great place to take little kids. It was cold outside the day we visited and unfortunately cold inside. Also, thought the cost was a little high. Wish there were more trains for the kids to play on.

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New York City, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

This vast museum complex consists of dozens of old full-size engines and cars, and centers on a beautiful old roundhouse that was recently renovated. It is a perfect place to take both children and adult fans of railroads. You can climb into many of the engines and there are lovely outdoor areas for a picnic.

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See 3 more reviews by CalcuttaJim for Baltimore
Maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We took our son for the first time at this museum and he loved it. It was also a plus that we got to ride Thomas the tank engine. There are many historical trains on exhibit and the most interesting trains are shown in the pavilion. My son loves trains and there is a play area where he can roam... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We lucked out by selecting the weekend Thomas was there and it was a beautiful Spring day. The adults learned a lot about the history of the B&O, its importance during the Civil War, and saw some amazing trains like the "President Washington". Even without all the activities for Day Out with Thomas, there's plenty to entertain the kids in... More

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