Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. During the summer months, free admission is available to currently serving military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
Free admission for military personnel and their families begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 for citizens to unite and thank military members for their patriotic service.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members.
To find other participating museums in the community or to find other museums during your summer travels, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
The Mattapoisett Museum is proud to be part of Blue Star Museums for a second year, a national appreciation program to thank our military families for their service and share America’s cultural treasures with them.