Phoenix Art Museum offers free summer admission to military personnel and their families through Blue Star Museums program

For Immediate Release

MEDIA CONTACT:
Samantha Santos, Communications & PR Manager
602.257.2117 | samantha.santos@phxart.org

The access program extends from May 17 through September 1, 2025 and is supported by Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona and Shamrock Foods Foundation

PHOENIX (May 20, 2025) – Phoenix Art Museum announces it will once again join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative for the third year, made possible through the generosity of Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona and Shamrock Foods Foundation. The annual initiative provides free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families through the summer. The 2025 Blue Star Museums program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. The Museum will also extend the benefit to veterans with a valid ID. For a full list of participating museums, click here.

“Phoenix Art Museum is thrilled to offer free admission this summer to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, who have all made sacrifices and given so freely of themselves in service to our nation,” said Jeremy Mikolajczak, the Museum’s Sybil Harrington Director and CEO. “We are deeply grateful to our sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Shamrock Foods Foundation for their support of this important access program.”

The Blue Star Museums program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military, including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps. The program also provides free admission to up to five family members of active-duty personnel. 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 any participating Blue Star Museum. The Blue Star Museums program at Phoenix Art Museum is made possible through the generosity of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Shamrock Foods Foundation.

For more information or to request an interview, contact the Communications Office of Phoenix Art Museum at 602.257.2117 or samantha.santos@phxart.org.

About Phoenix Art Museum

Since 1959, Phoenix Art Museum has provided millions of guests with access to world-class art and experiences in an effort to ignite imaginations, create meaningful connections, and serve as a brave space for all people who wish to experience the transformative power of art. Located in Phoenix’s Central Corridor, the Museum is a vibrant destination for the visual arts and the largest art museum in the southwestern United States. Each year, more than 300,000 guests engage with critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions and the Museum’s collection of more than 20,000 works of American and Western American, Asian, European, Latin American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. The Museum also presents a comprehensive film program, live performances, and educational programs designed for visitors of all ages, along with vibrant photography exhibitions made possible through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit phxart.org, or call 602.257.1880.

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.

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