ON THE RAILS — The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has received recognition from USA Today. -- Brad Hundt

WASHINGTON, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards in the Best Small Town Museum category.

Daily online voting in USA Today’s awards is happening until 11:59 a.m., Feb. 9. Winners will be announced Feb. 18.

“We are honored to be included in USA Today’s 10Best voting, a recognition of Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as a premier transportation museum in America,” said Jeanine L. DeBor, the museum’s executive director and CEO.

The museum was also recognized as a Certified Autism Center, a designation awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.

“Our museum is committed to educating all on the importance of the Trolley Era and how it shaped today’s transportation technology and innovations,” DeBor said. “Maintaining our certification from the IBCCES is central to our mission and dedication to inclusivity.”

The museum was first awarded IBCCES certification in 2024. This recertification highlights the museum’s continued dedication to the ongoing professional development of its staff through autism-specific training to better understand and assist autistic or sensory-sensitive individuals and their families during their museum visit.

In addition to the inclusivity training, the museum has a dedicated classroom, a cool-down space, and an adult changing table. Sensory bags that include noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, and fidget items are always available for guests upon request.

The museum is open during winter seasonal hours, which are Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Memorial Day.

Visit pa-trolley.org or call 724-228-9256 for more information.