Museum Registration for 2026 Blue Star Museums Program

This program provides free museum admission to those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps– and up to five family members.

To register, share requested information here. The information provided will be used to promote your institution’s participation in this program through the Blue Star Museums website and other program materials. An interactive map with hyperlinks to participating museums will go live on the National Endowment for the Arts website in spring at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums .

Please note the 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and continue through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.