Blue Star Museums offers free museum admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for active duty service members and families.
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America.
The program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.
If you’re vacationing, run a quick search of the area before creating an itinerary. To search for participating museums, click here.
The free museum admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military. This includes Active Duty, Reservists, National Guardsman, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to 5 family members.
Qualified members must show a military ID. The active duty member does not have to be present if dependent family member has a qualified ID. See details here.
Blue Star Museums near Central Ohio with free museum admission
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photo: National Veterans Museum and Memorial
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Val Cannell says
I’m not affiliated with the program, but this specific organization is geared towards active duty only. We do have a list of discounted and free museum days with some that offer discounts or free admission specifically for veterans. https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/discount-and-free-museum-days-in-columbus/
June Vehlber says
Why aren’t veterans included in the list of those eligible for Military Free Admission to the Museums?