Blue Star Museums
Many folks may have already heard about the Blue Star Museums concept, given it has been in effect since Memorial Day, but I just found out about it myself, thanks to a tweet from MOMA.
As noted at its site, the Blue Star Museums is ”a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 850 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010.”
In addition to the initiative’s main site (which features an interactive map allowing folks to see which museums in the 50 states are participating), there is a blog providing even more in-depth information and museum advice.
In these tight economic times, I’m glad to see folks coming up with ways to support the families of the military in such a positive as well as culturally enriching manner.
#1 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson on July 7, 2010 - 2:13 pm
Thanks so much for spreading the word about this program. We’re thrilled by the generosity of so many museums in these tough economic times!
Thanks again.