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\u00a0\u00a0 The National Museum of Transportation is nominated as a Best Open Air Museum by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice – 2025.<\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0 The Museum houses ‘one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the Country,’ according to representatives from the Smithsonian Institution.<\/div>\n
“We are honored by this recognition,’ stated Terri McEachern, Executive Director. “We are proud of our campus and collection of artifacts dating back to the mid-1800s. Our collection contains many sole surviving, first edition, and\/or one-of-a-kind historic artifacts.’<\/div>\n
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The Museum’s most recent collection addition is the first F\/A-18 E1 Super Hornet.<\/div>\n
The USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses providing readers with trusted recommendations. To vote visit https:\/\/10bestusatoday.com\/qr\/44426\/<\/a><\/span> Voting ends on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:59 EST.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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