Wednesday, April 17, 2013


Blue Star Museums

The National Endowment for the Arts has partnered with the Department of Defense, Blue Star Families and museums across the United States to offer admission at no cost to military personnel and their families through Blue Star Museums. Blue Star Museums expands military Morale, Welfare and Recreation offerings by providing service members and their families with the opportunity to visit museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Blue Star Museums is a model partnership in support of the White House’s Joining Forces initiative.

Highlights
Blue Star Museums is a valuable resource for service members and their families, giving them an opportunity to enjoy one another and experience many different kinds of museums during the summer of 2013.  More than 1,800 museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and American Samoa are participating, including:

·         Children’s museums
·         Fine art museums
·         History and science museums
·         Nature centers

Eligibility
·         Any bearer of a common access card, DD Form 1173 ID card or DD Form 1173-1 ID card
·         Military ID holder plus up to five family members, which may include a spouse or child, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.

Additional Information
Blue Star Museums

National Endowment for the Arts

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