This year, the Blue Star Museums program opened on Armed Forces Day (it often starts on Memorial Day) and continues to Labor Day. The Blue Star Museums program offers FREE admission to more than 2,000 museums across America for active-duty military personnel and their families. The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members.
It’s a military discount that will keep the whole family entertained on the cheap.
Not only do we have several participating Wichita museums, but this is also a great way for military families to enjoy museums on vacation in other cities!
This year, several Kansas museums are participating in the Blue Star Museums program. These are now confirmed for this year. More may be added, so be sure to check the link below to see a complete list of participating museums throughout the summer.
Blue Star Museums in Wichita:
- Wichita Art Museum
- Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
- Botanica
- Old Cowtown Museum
- Kansas Aviation Museum
- Exploration Place
- Mid-American All-Indian Museum
Kansas Museums Participating This Year:
Here are additional Kansas museums, historic sites, gardens, and attractions participating in the Blue Star Museums program for military families:
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum – Abilene
• Fort Larned National Historic Site – Larned
• Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – Strong City
• Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park – Topeka
• Spencer Museum of Art – Lawrence
• Watkins Museum of History – Lawrence
• Mulvane Art Museum – Topeka
• Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center – Topeka
• C.W. Parker Carousel Museum – Leavenworth
• Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum – Atchison
• Kansas Children’s Discovery Center – Topeka
• Museum at Prairiefire – Overland Park
• Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm – Olathe
• Shawnee Town 1929 Museum – Shawnee
• Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead – Overland Park
• Prairie Museum of Art & History – Colby
• Smoky Hill Museum – Salina
• Rolling Hills Zoo – Salina
• Fort Scott National Historic Site – Fort Scott
• Carnegie Arts Center – Leavenworth
• Hutchinson Art Center – Hutchinson
• El Quartelejo Museum – Scott City
• Boyhood Home and Museum of Walter Chrysler – Ellis
• Museum of the Kansas National Guard – Topeka
• Garden City Arts – Garden City
• Big Brutus Museum – West Mineral
• Pioneer Bluffs – Matfield Green
• National Orphan Train Complex – Concordia
To see the Map of all participating musume, attractions & more, click HERE to see the Map
Blue Star Museums Program Details
• Free admission for active-duty military personnel and up to 5 family members
• Includes National Guard and Reserve members
• Runs from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day
• Some special exhibits or ticketed events may cost extra
This is honestly one of the best summer freebies available for military families in Kansas, especially if you enjoy road trips, museums, zoos, and local history.
Related:
Memorial Day events in Wichita
