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Active duty service members and their families will gain free access to hundreds of museums throughout the nation this summer, thanks to a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. More than 600 museums in 50 states and the District of Columbia have signed up so far to participate in Operation Appreciation: Blue Star Museums. The program offers active duty servicemembers -- including activated Guard and Reserve -- and up to five of their immediate family members free admission to participating museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Participating Ohio museums include the following:
AHA! A Hands-on Adventure, A Childrens Museum (Lancaster)
Akron Art Museum
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (Dayton)
Canton Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art
Dayton Art Institute
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (Lancaster)
Fort Ancient (Oregonia)
Oberlin Heritage Center
Ohio Historical Society (Columbus)
Springfield Museum of Art
SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park (Dayton)
Taft Museum of Art (Cincinnati)
Toledo Museum of Art
Wexner Center for the Arts (Columbus)
Wood County Historical Center (Bowling Green)
Here’s the link for additional information:
http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php
Military personnel wishing to receive information regarding other special discounts or opportunities that are available to them are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross Mercer County Chapter and provide their contact information. Servicemembers and their families are asked to call 419-586-2201 or visit www.mercercountyredcross.org to sign up to receive periodic emails of valuable information that is exclusive to them.
The Mercer County Chapter of the American Red Cross would also like to take this opportunity to THANK our many veterans, military personnel and their families for their dedication, generosity, and sacrifice for our great country!
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