Polar Express Train Ride Brings Holiday Programming to B&O Museum

The Polar Express Train Ride is operating at the B&O Railroad Museum on December 13, 2025, as part of a seasonal series that runs multiple times daily through mid December. The family oriented event stages a live rendition of the children's classic aboard museum trains, and includes hot chocolate, cookies, a Santa appearance, and post ride North Pole activities aimed at younger attendees.

The museum maintains ticketing and schedule information for the event, and the WYPR community calendar lists performance times and ticketing guidance for visitors planning to attend. Organizers have scheduled several showings each day to accommodate families and holiday crowds, making advance planning important for those seeking specific time slots.

For Baltimore residents the attraction functions as both entertainment and civic programming. The ride creates a fixed winter attraction on the museum calendar, drawing families to the neighborhood and supporting the institution's visitor operations during a peak season. The combination of on board performances and bespoke North Pole activities is designed to create a contained experience that keeps participants on site from departure through post ride programming.

The event also intersects with city considerations such as museum staffing, crowd management, and neighborhood access. With multiple showings and a steady flow of visitors, nearby traffic patterns and parking demand can change on event days. Residents and visitors should expect concentrated periods of activity around the museum and plan arrival times accordingly.

As an annual style offering, the Polar Express Train Ride highlights how cultural institutions in Baltimore adapt programming to the holiday season while relying on clear ticketing and scheduling communication to manage attendance. Those interested in attending should consult the B&O Railroad Museum for the most current ticket availability and times, and use the WYPR community calendar for additional guidance on show schedules.