The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer
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McAllen, Texas – The International Museum of Art & Science is pleased to announce its participation in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A list of participating museums nationwide is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
IMAS will host special programs with a focus on family-learning in accordance with the current exhibition ReTooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection throughout June. Activities include youth and adult art classes, and a Father’s Day Celebration on Sunday, June 17 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. In addition, engaging gallery tours of ReTooled will be offered every weekend throughout June.
IMAS President & Executive Director states, “The IMAS is pleased to participate in the Blue Star Museums as a way of giving thanks and recognition to our nation’s active duty military personnel and their families.”
“Visiting a museum is a great way to get to know a community—whether it’s in your hometown or a stop on a road trip,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of museums all across the country who open their doors for military and their families to spend time together and have new art experiences.”
This year’s participating Blue Star Museums represent not just fine arts museums, but also science museums, history museums, zoos, nature centers, and children’s museums. Museums are welcome to sign up for Blue Star Museums throughout the summer by emailing bluestarmuseums@arts.gov.
“As many military families spend the summer months moving from one duty station to another, or reconnecting with a parent who has returned from deployment, Blue Star Museums helps service members and their families create memories,” said Blue Star Families Chief Executive Officer Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Blue Star Families has great appreciation for the generosity of the museums across the country who roll out the red carpet for the families who serve alongside their service members. We are thrilled with the continued growth of the program and the unparalleled opportunities it offers.”
