The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (PTM) is pleased to announce it received an Institutional Achievement Award from PA Museums at its annual conference in Harrisburg on April 15.

Since the 1980s, PA Museums has invited nominations from its membership and chosen institutions, projects, and individuals to be recognized. PTM received an Institutional Award of Merit for its brand new Welcome & Education Center that opened in November 2023.

“We are delighted to receive this important recognition from PA Museums,” said Scott Becker, Executive Director/CEO. “Our Welcome & Education Center has allowed the Museum to grow in many ways, including making it more accessible to our visitors through interactive exhibits and exciting programming.”

“PA Museums’ annual awards are meant to inspire the museum field and impress museum visitors,” said Rusty Baker, executive director of PA Museums. “Pennsylvania’s museums and historical organizations have so much to offer, and we are proud to recognize the great work being done throughout the Commonwealth.”

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About Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Established in 1954, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating its collection of historic transportation equipment, artifacts and archives and utilizing the collection and other resources to provide an unparalleled immersive experience that brings the technology and culture of the Trolley Era alive through entertaining, educational, and diverse programming. It is committed to enhancing the knowledge of transportation technology and culture to educate and inspire future generations of innovators.

About PA Museums

PA Museums is Pennsylvania’s statewide museum association with 370 members across the Commonwealth. PA Museums’ membership includes museums and historical organizations of many types and sizes, and in addition to providing professional development opportunities for museum professionals, the organization also leads advocacy campaigns on behalf of the museum community.