Blue Star Museums Program

• Through Monday, September 7
• 202.682.5400

Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration with the Department of War. The program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and will continue through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Participating museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more. Additional information and a complete list of participating organizations are available at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.

This program provides free museum admission to those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps-- and up to five family members.

Participating Delawarean Locations:

Dover

Biggs Museum of American Art

First State Heritage Park

Historic New Castle

New Castle Historical Society

Hockessin

Mt. Cuba Center

Wilmington

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

Hagley Museum and Library

Nemours Estate

Old Swedes Historic Site

Winterthur

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

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