National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation to Unveil $38 Million Campus Transformation January 28, Ahead of America's Rail Bicentennial
Historic South Car Works Building to open with an Innovation Hall, nationally significant railroad archives, and new educational experiences. Baltimore, MD — On January 28, 2027, the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (NMRHI)will debut a $38 million campus transformation, introducing new guest experiences that connect two centuries of rail heritage with the industry’s future. The opening also kicks off the national commemoration of 200 years of American railroading. Located on the historic 40-acre Baltimore site where the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad laid America's first commercial tracks, NMRHI is a National Historic Landmark, Smithsonian Affiliate, and National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. The expanded museum will anchor nationwide celebrations exploring rail's societal impact, from the Underground Railroad and wartime logistics to modern labor and leisure.
