Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense 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 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. For more information on Blue Star Museums, please visit The National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Museums: Frequently Asked Questions

For a national map of all participating museums, visit The National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Museums Map