How to Visit a Free Blue Star Museum This Summer
Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to over 2,000 museums for active duty, National Guard and Reserve military members and their families. (U.S. NavyAmy M. Ressler)
After taking a break last year, the Blue Star Museums collaboration between Blue Star Families, the Defense Department, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and museums across the country is back. The program offers free admission to active-duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families.
In 2021, the program will run from Saturday, May 15, through Monday, Sept. 6.
More than 2,000 museums are participating, including nature centers, zoos and children s museums. Each location will have its own safety protocols, which should be checked while planning your trip. Some locations may have additional opportunities or activities that may cost extra, which won t be included in the free admission.