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Blue Star Museums

by National Endowment for the Arts

Free summer admission at participating museums for active-duty military families.

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The scoop

From Armed Forces Day to Labor Day each year, Blue Star Museums offers free admission at participating museums to active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families (up to five family members).

How to claim it

  1. 1

    Find a participating museum on the Blue Star Museums map.

  2. 2

    Show a valid military ID at the museum entrance.

Who qualifies

  • Active-duty military, National Guard and Reserve, plus up to 5 family members
  • Armed Forces Day to Labor Day

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