05/18/2026
KidsWork Children's Museum is part of Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families now through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
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. For a list of participating museums, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums .
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.
begins THIS WEEKEND! ✨
Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of this program.
Details:
📅 Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
📍 Museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Museums include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more! 🖼📜🐘🐠🔬🌷
🔗For a complete list: arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums
Blue Star Museums is n initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration with the Department of War.
