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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum

901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
410-752-2490
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Ranked #9 of 148 attractions in Baltimore
Type: Speciality 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 young children, Activities for older children
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Claremont, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Now, I'll admit that I'm a bit of a train buff, but this museum will appeal to anyone with an interest in history or just big ol' machines in general, not only the folks making "chuff chuff choo-choo!" sounds sotto voce. The collection, primarily locomotives along with some rolling stock, is well presented and the accompanying text is very well... More

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Clemmons, North Carolina
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41 reviews 41 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Very interesting museum on railroad history. Within walking distance from downtown harbor. Cost reasonable and worthwhile. Takes about 2 hrs. to visit.

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New York, NY
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37 reviews 37 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Our two year old loves trains and going to this place feels like a vacation because he is so entirely entertained. The facility is beautifully restored and they've put so much entertainment in for kids that I don't think he'll ever tire of visiting. Whenever we visit family in Maryland we head here. They have a very large play area... More

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Hamilton
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42 reviews 42 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

A gorgeous rebuilt roundhouse and many locomotives and cars to see with excellent history. Every one of us had positive things to say about this museum.

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Penna
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43 reviews 43 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

We spent an afternoon looking at the trains and exhibits here. It was enjoyable- as was the train ride. My son is 5 and he enjoyed his trip, but I feel like he would've enjoyed it more about a year ago. It was fun enough but we wouldn't return.

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Allendale, New Jersey
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39 reviews 39 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Went here with my wife daughter and husband. I like trains and generally my wife tolerates our "visits" to train venues. But she and my daughter actually found this museum interesting and educational. There are quite a large number of rolling stock and a working roundhouse and yards. Some of the equipment you can enter and walk through and even... More

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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
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

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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40 reviews 40 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 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
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

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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299 reviews 299 reviews
154 attraction reviews
Reviews in 111 cities Reviews in 111 cities
192 helpful votes 192 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 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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