Latest news with #BlueStarMuseums
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free summer admission for military families at Dayton Art Institute
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Military families will be able to view art for free this summer through an annual initiative. 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. Multiple local schools receive Purple Star Award for supporting military families 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. Ex-AMVETS Post commander accused of defrauding group around $622K 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). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two Mississippi Museums will participate in Blue Star Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Two Mississippi Museums will participate in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to currently serving military personnel and their families. The museums, located in Jackson, will offer the free admission from Armed Forces Day on May 17 to Labor Day on September 1. Jeanne Williams to lead Jackson Hinds Library System 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 participating museums across America. 'We are proud to take part in this program, which allows the families of servicemen and servicewomen to enjoy these museums at no cost,' said Michael Morris, director of the Two Mississippi Museums. 'The proud tradition of military service is an important part of Mississippi history, and those stories are reflected in each museum.' The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States military (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps) and up to five family members. Qualified members 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 into a participating Blue Star Museum. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Beltrami County Historical Society joins 2025 Blue Star Museums program
May 9—BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County Historical Society recently announced that it has joined the 2025 Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and families this summer. The program will start on Armed Forces Day on May 17 and end on Labor Day on Sept. 1. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums nationwide. The program honors the service and sacrifice of active-duty military families by providing meaningful opportunities to connect with cultural institutions during the summer, a release said. Although federal funding for the NEA has been discontinued, the Beltrami County Historical Society Board of Directors voted unanimously to continue forward with the program. Their decision reflects a strong local commitment to accessibility, cultural enrichment and honoring military families. "As the stewards of Beltrami County's stories, we are honored to welcome military families to explore the region's history through our exhibits and collections," Emily Thabes, executive director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, said in the release. "Our participation in the Blue Star Museums program is one way we can express our gratitude to those who serve and their families." To receive free admission, active-duty military personnel and up to five family members should present a valid military ID upon entry. Eligibility includes those currently serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard, Reserves, the U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps and the NOAA Commissioned Corps. For more information and a complete list of participating museums, visit Located in the historic 1912 Great Northern Depot in downtown Bemidji, the Beltrami County History Museum features exhibits spanning the area's history from its earliest natural and cultural beginnings to the present day. For local museum hours, current exhibits, and upcoming events, visit or call (218) 444-3376.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Active-duty military personnel eligible for free entry to New Mexico museums, historic sites
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families can receive free admission to any of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs' eight museums and eight historic sites this summer. Story continues below Trending: In-N-Out Burger eyes property in northwest Albuquerque Sports: ECHL announces plans for professional hockey team in Rio Rancho Crime: Deming mother accused of abusing kids enters plea Free admission extends to up to five family members and will be available through the Blue Star Museums program from Armed Forces Day, May 17, through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Qualified members must show a valid military ID. For more information about Blue Star Museums, including a map of participating museums, click here. The eight New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) museums offering free admission include: Museum of International Folk Art (Santa Fe) Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (Santa Fe) National Hispanic Cultural Center (Albuquerque) New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (Albuquerque) New Mexico History Museum (Santa Fe) New Mexico Museum of Space History (Alamogordo) New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (Las Cruces) New Mexico Museum of Art – Plaza Building and Vladem Contemporary (Santa Fe) The eight NMDCA historic sites offering free admission include: Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site (Fort Sumner) Coronado Historic Site (Bernalillo) Jemez Historic Site (Jemez Springs) Fort Stanton Historic Site (Capitan/Fort Stanton) Lincoln Historic Site (Lincoln) Fort Selden Historic Site (Radium Springs) Los Luceros Historic Site (Alcalde) Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site (Mesilla) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
