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:
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Children’s museums
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Fine art museums
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History and science museums
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Nature centers
Eligibility
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Any bearer of a common access card, DD Form 1173
ID card or DD Form 1173-1 ID card
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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
