09 Veterans and Military Retiree Passes
If you served in the armed forces, your veteran status frequently unlocks free museum admission.
While the famous “Blue Star Museums” program primarily targets active-duty military families during the summer months, hundreds of individual museums voluntarily extend these free entry policies to military retirees and senior veterans year-round.
Military history museums, aviation museums, and naval ship exhibits are especially generous with free veteran admissions. Furthermore, many general art and science museums offer free entry to veterans on specific patriotic holidays, such as Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.
To claim these passes, carry your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC), a state driver’s license with a veteran designation, or your military retiree ID card. Presenting this ID at the admissions desk easily secures your complimentary ticket.