Did you know Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free daytime general admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer?
The 2026 program began on Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, and will end on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.
This free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States military — Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps — and up to five family members. Qualified members must present a valid ID upon arrival to receive this discount. The discount is not valid for special events.
In addition to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, participating museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more.
Learn more and find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums.
