Massillon Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum

The Massillon Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that benefits currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The national 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. 

 While the national program focuses on free museum admission during the summer, the Massillon Museum extends discounts throughout the year on classes, workshops, special events, and shop purchases. Admission to the Massillon Museum is always free for everyone.

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. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Alexandra Nicholis Coon, executive director of the Massillon Museum says, "In keeping with our focus on accessibility for all, participation in this program allows MasssMu to reach new audiences.  As a Blue Star Museum, we also aim to  convey a warm welcome to members of the military community." 

“We thank the 2023 Blue Star Museums who invite military personnel and their families to experience the many wonders they have to offer, whether it’s a glimpse into the past, an encounter with awe-inspiring art, or a moment of discovery,” said Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. “The Massillon Museum is helping to enrich the lives of military families and build meaningful connections between our nation’s military and their local community.”

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. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

About the Massillon Museum

The Massillon Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits art and artifacts to enrich its community through education and experience. A visit—including twelve galleries—is always free. MassMu is located at 121 Lincoln Way East in downtown Massillon. For more information, call 330-833-4061 or visit massillonmuseum.org.

About the National Endowment for the Arts

Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the Arts Endowment supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. To learn more, visit arts.gov or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Blue Star Families
BlueStar Families (BSF) is the nation’s largest chapter-based military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach fosters strong communities with a focus on human centered design and innovative solutions. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered millions of dollars in benefits and impacted more than 1.5 million people each year. For more information, click here and follow along with Blue Star Families on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.