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B&O Railroad Museum

The B&O Railroad Museum houses one of the best collections of 19th- and 20th-century artifacts related to America's railroads. The collection includes 250 pieces of railroad rolling stock, 15,000 artifacts, 5000 cubic feet of archival material, four significant nineteenth-century buildings, and a mile of track on an 36-acre historic site encompassing the first mile of the first railroad in America. You are encouraged to visit the B&O Railroad Museum on-line to learn more about the museum.

  • Managed by: Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
  • Coordinates: 39.2853, -76.6328

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
  • Nature Center
  • Peirce Mill
  • Smithsonian National Zoological Park
  • National Music Center
  • The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection

Frequently asked questions

Is B&O Railroad Museum reservable?

B&O Railroad Museum is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is B&O Railroad Museum?

See the map for B&O Railroad Museum's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at B&O Railroad Museum?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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