Minnesota museums join in Blue Star program for military

More than 2,000 museums across the United States are offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families this summer.

Starting Memorial Day (May 27) and running through Labor Day (September 2), military families can enjoy free admission to 38 Minnesota museums, including the following museums in the Twin Cities:

The American Swedish Institute

Bell Museum of Natural History

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Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

Hennepin History Museum

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Walker Art Center

Minnesota Children's Museum

Dakota County Historical Society

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration between participating museums, the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

You can find a full listing of participating museums here.