National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Baltimore, MD · 2 hours 24 minutes from Reading · $20 to $50 a person
Plan the day
The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, formerly the B&O Railroad Museum, is a railroad museum at 901 West Pratt Street in Baltimore, MD, built around the 1884 B&O Roundhouse.
The 1884 Roundhouse has 22 sides, is 245 feet across and 135 feet high, and holds 19th-century locomotives and cars under almost an acre of slate roof around a 60-foot turntable. The Mile One Express runs about 20 minutes along the nation's first mile of commercial railroad for $5, Thursday to Sunday through November 6. Parking is free, and admission drops to $10 on second Wednesdays.
Before you go
Train ride tickets are sold on-site only; check availability at admissions when you arrive and plan around the 11:30 AM departure. The Observation Car upgrade ($12 adults, $8 kids) rides in the 1948 Royal Blue lounge car with refreshments. Discounts apply only at the desk. Parking is free.
Coming up
Mile One Express train rides run Thursday to Sunday at 11:30 AM through November 6, 2026 (no rides October 1 to 11); The Polar Express Train Ride follows November 28 to 29, December 5 to 6, 12 to 13 and 19 to 22.
Checked October 8, 2026 on the official site. Hours, prices and seasons change, so confirm there before a long drive.
