Free summer admission for military families at Dayton Art Institute
The Dayton Art Institute has announced it will again join the Blue Star Museums initiative to give military families free admission all summer.
The program will start on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, and end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. This program is open to active-duty personnel and their families.
This national initiative is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. For a full list of participating museums, click here.
'At the DAI, we are incredibly proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program each year as a way to honor and thank the brave military families who sacrifice so much for our country,' said Michael Roediger, DAI director and president.
Roediger says its more than just free admission.
'It's our invitation for military families to find moments of joy, connection and inspiration at the museum, time and time again. We hope they'll visit often, not just in the summer, but throughout the year,' said Rodiger.
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This program is open to all active-duty members of the United States Military and up to five of their family members. Those included are the following:
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Members of the Reserves
National Guard
Navy
NOAA Commissioned Corps
Space Force
U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps
People who qualify must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance.
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The DAI also offers active-duty military personnel, and their families, a $10 discount on the purchase or renewal of an individual, duo or family membership.
The DAI is located at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. The hours are as follows:
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday Extended Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To learn more about the museum, click here or call 937-223-4ART (4278).
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