4.29.2022 All Aboard! Discover the Magic of Trains at Community Museum on May 7

Gaithersburg, MD – (April 29, 2022) Immerse yourself in everything trains as the Community Museum celebrates the City's long and storied history with the railroad during "Train Day" on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Train activities take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. View large-scale steam locomotive model train displays exhibited by Local Locos Live Steamers, learn about the MARC and Brunswick line with the Maryland Transit Authority, and make a train craft.

Explore a caboose, the RDC rail car, and the 1918 steam locomotive in the adjacent History Park. Discover hands-on learning centers and shop for train-related items in the Museum. With any luck visitors can also enjoy the sights and sounds of the actual CSX and Amtrak trains that frequently rumble by.

This is a drop-in program for audiences of all ages. Admission is free, but a donation to help cover the cost of materials is appreciated. Please note children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Located in the restored 1884 B&O Railroad Station complex near the intersection of Summit and Diamond Avenues in Olde Towne, the Gaithersburg Community Museum features educational exhibits and programs designed to spark interest and imagination about our City's history.

The Community Museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is open by appointment only on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 301-258-6160 or e-mail museum@gaithersburgmd.gov.

The Gaithersburg Community Museum's programs are funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants and how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit www.msac.org.

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