In a move that honors military families, Deering Estate has joined the ranks of the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to US military personnel and their kin this summer. Starting Armed Forces Day, May 17, and running until Labor Day, September 1, active service members have a chance to explore the historical treasures and natural beauty of this Miami-Dade County Heritage Park without the burden of admission fees. This implies a wider accessibility to culture and history, a gesture of gratitude for those who serve.
It's not just Deering Estate that's transforming into a cost-free haven for military families during the summer months. The initiative spans a national network including children's museums, zoos, gardens, and more—encompassing a rich diversity of venues from all US territories and states, according to MiamiDade.gov. The list, growing as summer progresses, welcome additional participants open to enriching the lives of our servicemen and women.
Key players such as the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and corresponding museums nationwide, liaise to form this alliance. Their shared goal is to ease access to cultural experiences for those in uniform, a symbolic nod to the sacrifices made by the military community. Details and a full roster of participating museums can be found online.
The gesture is thorough; admission is waived for a slew of service branches including Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, extending also to members of the Reserves and National Guard. Even those serving in the U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Corps can take advantage. To gain entry into a Blue Star Museum, qualifying individuals need only present a common access card or dependent ID as they navigate toward an enriching, cost-free day with their families, as detailed by MiamiDade.gov.
