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B&O Railroad Museum

Guest capacity

Up to 550 seated guests

About this venue

Make your wedding a historic moment! Just as the history of the B&O Railroad has endured – reflected in the beauty and grandeur of the Museum’s locomotives, train cars, and buildings – so too will the cherished memories of your wedding day. As a setting that feels at once amply spacious and warmly intimate, the B&O Railroad Museum strikes a balance that few other venues can. Your guests will feel close but never crowded, and comfortable but never distant, as they come together to celebrate your love at the birthplace of American Railroading. So whether you’re sharing your first slice of cake in our historic Roundhouse or your first moonlit dance beneath our outdoor pavilion, the B&O is the perfect backdrop for the moments that matter most. The B&O Railroad Museum fully supports marriage equality, and we welcome all couples to spend their special day with us!

Seated guest capacity

20-550

Venue type

Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor

901 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21223

Our event spaces

1884 BALDWIN ROUNDHOUSE

Baltimore Icon

Nicknamed “Baldwin’s Cathedral” after its architect, E. Francis Baldwin, the Museum’s stunning Roundhouse has been a Baltimore icon for over 136 years. It was the largest circular industrial building in the world when completed covering more than an acre and rising 125 feet into the air. One of the most versatile venues in the region, the B&O Railroad Museum Roundhouse is ideal for corporate events, receptions, galas and much more. The possibilities are unlimited.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 2800 Standing

Square footage

5,300

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Included in this room:

● Complimentary Onsite Secure Parking ● Museum Store Access ● Flexible Load-In ● Valet Parking ● Executive Director Welcome ● Outdoor Terrace/Patio** ● Custom Train Rides/Tours** * Special accommodations to move trains for up to 800 seated

Room cost

● Sunday – Friday: $4,500; $8 / person ● Saturday: $5,000; $8 / person

OUTDOOR PAVILION

Event with a View

The B&O Railroad Museum Pavilion’s vast and expansive outdoor space offers the opportunity for a wide range of gatherings as well as spectacular views of the historic 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse. The Pavilion is ideal for outdoor receptions, reunions, company crab feasts, or picnics for large to small groups. Available Year-Round.

Guest capacity

Up to 1500 Seated

Up to 6000 Standing

Square footage

15,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Included in this room:

● Complimentary Onsite Secure Parking ● 21 Picnic Tables ● All Access to Museum ● Valet Parking ● Flexible Load-In ● Executive Director ● Welcome ● Custom Train Rides/Tours* * Additional cost

Room cost

● Day (8 AM – 4 PM): $750; $5 / person ● Evening (4 PM – 11 PM): $1,800; $5 / person

EDUCATION STATION

The Room Where it Happens

Located by our spacious outdoor area, mere feet from the B&O’s historic 1884 Roundhouse, the Harry C. Eck Education Station provides the ideal, multi-purpose meeting space. This 1,200-square-foot facility comfortably accommodates up to 110 guests and features a presentation area including a projector with a screen. Perfect for retreats, off-site meetings, and more.

Guest capacity

Up to 110 Seated

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Included in this room:

● Complimentary Onsite ● Secure Parking ● Tables & Chairs ● WiFi ● A/V Podium, Projector, and Screen ● Executive Director or Curator Welcome (schedule permitting) ● Picnic Area Access ● All Access to Museum Custom Train Rides/Tours*

Room cost

● $750 + $5/person ● Daily (8 AM – 4 PM) ● Available Year-Round

ROYAL BLUE OBSERVATION CAR

A Historic Rail Car Retreat

When you step foot onto the grounds of the B&O Railroad Museum, where the first chapter of American railroading was written, you embark on a journey through time. The B&O affords visitors the opportunity to step into history, and that’s what your guests will get to do when you book the Royal Blue Observation Lounge Car. This vintage 1948 rail car, featuring table & lounge seating, a bright art deco interior with bar, provides the optimal setting for intimate gatherings in a truly unique, authentically historic space unlike any other in Baltimore. Give your guests an extraordinary experience at the B&O.

Guest capacity

Up to 35 Seated

Included in this room:

● 20 Seated at Tables ● 35 Seated in Car ● Complimentary Onsite ● Secure Parking ● All Access to Museum ● Train Ride (schedule permitting) ● Video Screen

Room cost

● Daily (8 AM – 4 PM) ● $650 for 4 hours + $150/hr