Sensory Sundays continue in 2022!
To support our neurodiverse visitors, the B&O Railroad Museum is dedicating the second Sunday of several months to Sensory Awareness. These day will include environmental accommodations (no music, low lighting, quiet areas, increased signage for areas with sound effects), as well as sensory-friendly events (kids craft, train ride and tour), and resources (sensory kits, social stories, and community table).
Feb. 13 – Winter Wonderland**
Sensory Activity: Snow Dough
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Railroad Signs & Signals
Apr. 10 – Earth Appreciation
Sensory Activity: Paper Flower Bouquets
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Fueling America’s Railroads
Jun. 12 – Summer Celebration
Sensory Activity: Paint a Rock Friend
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Maryland on the Rails
Caricature: Jerry Breen will be doing caricature drawings on-site.
Sensory-Friendly Haircuts: Rich Mariano will be providing sensory-friendly haircuts from 12 PM -4 PM on a first come, first serve basis.
Aug. 14 – Beach Bonanza
Sensory Activity: Treasure Hunt
Sensory-Friendly Tour: B&O Goes Bananas
Oct. 9 – Fall Fun
Sensory Activity: Pumpkin Stress Balloons
Sensory-Friendly Tour: Technology Changes
Pre-registration suggested, walk-ins welcome. See below for helpful preparation resources.
Included with Admission | Members FREE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 10 AM – Museum Opens (sensory activity and resource table* available in Roundhouse until 3 PM)
- 11:30 AM – Sensory-friendly Train Ride
- 1 PM – Public Train Ride
- 2:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Tour
* Specific activities and resources will differ for each date.
RESOURCES TO HELP PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT
- Social Story – My Visit to the B&O Railroad Museum
- Social Story – My Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum
- Sensory-Friendly Museum Map
- Mask Exemption Liability Waiver
Staff Sensory Awareness Training Provided By:
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
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