The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art will participate in Blue Star Museums program from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, September 3, 2012.

What is Blue Star Museums? 

Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, September 3, 2012.

What museums are participating? 

More than 1,300 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are participating in Blue Star Museums. These include children's museums, fine art museums, history and science museums, and nature centers.

Who is eligible for free museum admission through Blue Star Museums? 

The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, including those stamped URW and DB. These include active duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard and Reserve members and up to five immediate family members.

How do you define an immediate family member? 

Spouse or child of active duty military or active duty military family member.

What if my spouse is deployed? Can my family and I still participate? 

Yes, spouses of deployed military are eligible for Blue Star Museums. Just bring your DD Form 1173 ID Card, or DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, for active duty military family members.

How many military personnel and/or family members are allowed in for free per visit? 

The military ID holder plus up to five immediate family members – spouse or child of ID holder.

What if my child is under the age of 10 and doesn't yet have a military ID? 

Children under the age of 10 without military ID are welcome to attend with their parents who either hold a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID Card, or a DD Form 1173-1 ID Card.