Blue Star Museums Program
Missouri State Parks is proud to be a part of the Blue Star Museums Program, which offers free admission to the nation's active-duty personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families.
This program is a collaborative effort of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across the U.S.
Those currently serving in the United States Military and their families receive free admission to museums and historic sites that are part of the Missouri State Parks system by showing their military ID. The 2026 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day – Saturday, May 16 – and ends on Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 7.
| The following state parks and historic sites are participating in the program in 2026: | |
|---|---|
| Battle of Athens State Historic Site, Revere | Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, New Madrid |
| Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Lexington | Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, Jefferson City |
| Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site, Kansas City | Mastodon State Historic Site, Imperial |
| Bollinger Mill State Historic Site, Burfordville | Missouri Mines State Historic Site, Park Hills |
| Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, Ash Grove | Missouri State Museum, Jefferson City |
| Confederate Memorial State Historic Site, Higginsville | Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, Ste. Genevieve |
| Deutschheim State Historic Site, Hermann | Missouri's American Indian Cultural Center at Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami |
| First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, St. Charles | Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Lamar |
For families, enhance your experience with the great guide available for before, during and after your trip. This tool kit was created by Blue Star Families and can be downloaded on the Blue Star Museums webpage.