Group Admissions

The Ellicott City Station offers group rates. A minimum of 20 is required to receive a group rate and a maximum of 50 can be allowed for the station tour. Groups larger than 20 will need to be divided into two equal sized groups. Group tours are ONLY available Wednesday – Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Call the Ellicott City Station Group Sales office at 410-461-1945 or email the Group Sales office.

Discount is offered to groups of 20 or more. Bus driver & group leader receives complimentary admission.

School / Youth Groups;
$ 2 per child (2- 14)
$ 3 per adult chaperone

Chaperone Policy: All school groups must be chaperoned by a minimum of one (1) adult per every eight (8) children. Teachers and chaperones must supervise children at all times. Any group that does not have the proper supervision of children at the time of arrival will be required to reschedule the group's visit.

Group Reservation Policies

1. Deposit: A $50.00 (or full payment if less than $50) non-refundable deposit is required for a guaranteed group reservation. Payment in full is required ten (10) days prior to the scheduled visit.
2. Delays or Postponements: Contact 410-461-1945 on the day of the scheduled visit if the group is late or delayed.
3. Parking: Free motorcoach and bus parking are available in Lots A, D & F (see parking map at http://www.ellicottcity.net/tourism/parking/ )
4. Passenger Drop-off: Because of the historic nature of Ellicott City and its narrow streets, there is not, at this point in time, a drop-off point for large buses in front of the Ellicott City Station. Small buses and vans can pull into the loading zone in front of the museum for drop-off and pick-up only. Larger buses and coaches will need to park in Lots A, D, or F, and have their group walk to the station.
5. Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather, the Ellicott City Station is closed if Howard County Schools are closed. Call 410-461-1945 in the event of inclement weather. If the Museum is closed due to inclement weather on the day of a group's scheduled visit, the reservation will be rescheduled. No refunds will be offered.
6. Food & Drink: No food or drink is permitted inside Museum buildings. Ellicott City has many restaurants in the area. Visit www.visithowardcounty.com for a complete listing of surrounding restaurants and shops.
7. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted inside Museum buildings or grounds.