Delaware – Delaware’s military families can visit cultural landmarks for free this summer through the Blue Star Museums program, running through September 1, 2025. Backed by the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, the initiative grants active-duty service members and up to five family members access to seven Delaware museums, from Dover’s Biggs Museum of American Art to Wilmington’s Nemours Estate.
Eligible participants include those in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, Reserves, National Guard, and select commissioned corps, with valid military ID required. Mary Anne Carter, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, stated the program strengthens community bonds and celebrates the nation’s heritage.
Delaware’s venues, like the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science and Mt. Cuba Center, offer spaces for families to forge lasting memories. Additional museums may join, with updates at www.arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums. This program honors Delaware’s military heroes, ensuring they and their families can experience the state’s rich history and values, reinforcing the gratitude owed to those who protect the nation.
