January 12, 2026
The Wild Center Nominated for Best Science Museum for Fourth Straight Year
Museum encourages voting through Feb. 9
Tupper Lake, N.Y. – For the fourth year in a row, The Wild Center is honored to be nominated as "Best Science Museum" in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Friends and supporters of The Wild Center are encouraged to vote online now until Feb. 9.
Selected by a panel of travel experts, the list of 20 nominees highlights museums nationwide where the wonders of science and natural history spring to life. Voting for the awards is open to the public, and votes are tallied daily. Readers are allowed one online vote per day.
“To be nominated for this award for four consecutive years is an incredible honor,” said The Wild Center’s Marketing Director, Nick Gunn. “It’s a testament to the dedication of our staff and the strength of our community. Being recognized on a national stage alongside some of the country’s most respected science institutions reinforces the importance of hands-on, place-based learning experiences that connect people to the natural world.”
To vote for The Wild Center, fans can visit wildcenter.org/vote and cast their ballot once per day until polls close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Feb. 9. Winners will be announced on Wed., Feb. 18.
For more information about the 10Best Awards and to see the full list of winners across multiple categories, please visit www.10best.com.
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