Free Admission for Active Duty Military this Summer in Tacoma's Museum District
1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
NEWS RELEASE
May 25, 2012
For Immediate Release
Tacoma Art Museum Media Contact: Lisa Terry (McKeown), Public Relations
and Communications Manager, 253.272.4258 x3047,
LTerry@TacomaArtMuseum.org mailto:lmckeown@TacomaArtMuseum.org
Museum of Glass Media Contact: Susan Newsom, Communications Manager,
253.284.4732, SNewsom@MuseumofGlass.org
Washington State History Media Contact: Scott Schoenen, Director of
Marketing and Communications, 253.798.5902, Scott.Schoenen@wshs.wa.gov
Free Admission for Active Duty Military
this Summer in Tacoma's Museum District
Local museums join more than 1,500 museums across America in saluting
troops
(Tacoma, WA) - For the third year in a row, Tacoma Art
Museum, Museum of Glass, and Washington State History Museum are joining
forces with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and
more than 1,500 museums across America to offer free admission to
members of the U.S. Armed Forces. From Memorial Day, May 28, through
Labor Day, September 3, 2012, active-duty military personnel and up to
five of their immediate family members are eligible for this offer,
which is valid for all military branches-Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,
Coast Guard, and active-duty National Guard and active-duty Reserve
members.
"Through Blue Star Museums, the arts community is extending
a special invitation to military families this summer," said NEA
Chairman Rocco Landesman. "This is both an opportunity to thank military
families for their service and sacrifice, as well as a chance to create
connections between museums and these families that will continue
throughout the year. Especially for families with limited time together,
those on a limited budget, and ones that have to relocate frequently,
Blue Star Museums offers an opportunity to enjoy one another and become
more fully integrated into a community."
This year museums in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the
initiative, including more than 300 new museums this year. Blue Star
Museums represent not just fine arts museums, but also science museums,
history museums, nature centers, and children's museums.
Local Blue Star Museums include Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of
Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Seattle Art Museum, The Museum of
Flight, Wing Luke Museum, and The Henry Art Museum. For a full listing
of Blue Star Museums both in Washington and around the country, visit
http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums.
TACOMA ART MUSEUM
HOURS Wednesdays-Sundays 10 am-5 pm, Thursdays 10-8
pm
ADMISSION Adult $10, Student/Senior (65+) $8, Family $25 (2
adults and up to 4 children under 18). Children 5 and under
free. Third Thursdays free from 5-8 pm. Members always free.
CONTACT 253.272.4258, www.TacomaArtMuseum.org
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1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma WA 98402
MUSEUM OF GLASS
SUMMER HOURS Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Third Thursdays 10-8 pm,
Sunday
12 pm-5 pm
ADMISSION Adult $12, Student (13+)/Senior (62+) $10, $5
Children (6-12 years old).
Children 5 and under free. Third Thursdays free from 5-8 pm. Members
always free.
CONTACT 866.4MUSEUM, www.MuseumofGlass.org
http://www.museumofglass.org/
1801 Dock St. Tacoma, WA 98402
WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
SUMMER HOURS Monday-Sunday 10 am-5 pm, Third Thursdays 10-8 pm
ADMISSION Adult $9.50, Student/Senior (60+)/Children (6+)
$7, Children 5 and under free.
Members always free. Third Thursdays free from 5-8 pm.
CONTACT 888.BE.THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
1911 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402
