May 17, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

ADVISORY: NM Dept. of Cultural Affairs Offers Free Admission to Active-Duty Military

Opportunity offered through Blue Star Museums program.

Hello everyone,

The Arts and Military program of New Mexico Arts is launching a promotional campaign supporting Blue Star Museums, which offers cultural experiences in New Mexico for active-duty military and their families.

What: Through Blue Star Museums, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) museums and sites will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024. The free admission extends to up to five family members. Qualified members must show a valid military ID. For more info about Blue Star Museums visit www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums .

Who: New Mexico Arts and New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 – Monday, September 2, 2024

Where: 8 NMDCA museums and 7 NMDCA historic sites. Visit newmexicoculture.org for a list of museums and sites.

Why: New Mexico has a sizable active-duty military and National Guard population of more than 43,000 people and NMDCA offers these individuals a chance to explore the history and culture of the state throughout the summer. The Blue Star program is a way for the Department of Cultural Affairs to thank our military families for their service and share with them New Mexico’s cultural treasures.

If you would like more information don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Thanks, Christina

Christina Claassen, PR Specialist 505-946-7149 christina.claassen@dca.nm.gov

Thank you for your interest in NM Department of Cultural Affairs news and releases; you can always update your preferences or unsubscribe from these emails