Blue Star Museums

• SW, Washington, DC, DE
• 202.682.5400
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Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

The 2026 program runs from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. The map below currently reflects museums that have registered for the 2026 season. Please check back for more 2026 participating museums as registration continues all summer.

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