B&O Railroad Museum, The Birthplace of American Railroading, Becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

B&O Railroad Museum, The Birthplace of American Railroading, Becomes the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Ahead of 200th anniversary of American railroading and campus expansion, museum looks to “The Past. The Present. The Possible.”

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American railroading in 2027, the B&O Railroad Museum, birthplace of American railroading, today announced it will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, reflecting its expanded national mission to preserve and interpret America's railroad heritage while exploring the innovations shaping the future of rail transportation.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714154257/en/ Kris Hoellen, Executive Director, and Francis Smyth, Board Chair, stand in front of the newly installed sign for the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.

Rooted in the place where American railroading began, the museum's new name reflects a broader vision that honors the extraordinary legacy of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad while embracing rail's continuing role in shaping America's future.