Blue Star Museum Initiative

May 31, 10 thru Sep 6, 10

This summer, more than 600 museums in all 50 states are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010 to show their appreciation for those who are serving this nation. 

Visitors receive military discounts every day of the year at most Balboa Park museums.

MUSEUMS PARTICIPATING IN THE BLUE STAR INITIATIVE  INCLUDE AND ARE LIMITED TO:

Japanese Friendship Garden

Mingei International

Museum of Photographic Arts

San Diego Hall of Champions

San Diego History Center

The San Diego Museum of Art

Timken Museum of Art

• If you are active duty military personnel and/or an immediate family member - spouse or child - to gain free access, please show either a Geneva Conventions CAC ID or a DD Form 1173 ID card at the museum admissions desk.
• Immediate family members under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an appropriate ID holder.
• Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program, so check with the museum directly.

Contact: http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php?st=CA#list