Auto museum to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.
Auburn, IN – Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum announced it will join museums nationwide
in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S.
military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day,
Saturday, May 20, 2023, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Find the list of
participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star
Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.
“We are honored to participate again in the Blue Star Museums program to provide complimentary
access to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum for active military members and their
families,” states Brandon J. Anderson, Executive Director & CEO. “We hope to inspire those that visit our
museum with our mission to preserve the past and provide multigenerational audiences an educational
and inspirational journey exploring the past, present, and future of the transportation industry while
leveraging the Museum’s collection as its foundation.”
Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, added “We thank the 2023
Blue Star Museums who invite military personnel and their families to experience the many wonders
they have to offer, whether it’s a glimpse into the past, an encounter with awe-inspiring art, or a
moment of discovery. Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is helping to enrich the lives of military families and build meaningful connections between our nation’s military and their local
community.”
Blue Star Museums include children’s museums, art, science, and history museums, zoos, gardens,
lighthouses, and more, and hail from all 50 states, District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The
current list of participating museums will continue to develop over the summer as organizations are
welcome to register to be a Blue Star Museum throughout the summer.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military—Air
Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National
Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family
members. 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 a participating Blue Star Museum.
Follow #bluestarmuseums on Twitter @NEAarts and @BlueStarFamily.
About Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum – where the world’s finest cars of yesterday live
today! Over 120 classic, antique, vintage, and special interest cars are displayed with other automotive
related exhibits on three floors. The museum is in the original 1930s national headquarters of the
legendary Auburn Automobile Company and is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is open from
9:00am – 5:00pm daily. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a place where automotive history comes to
life! 1600 S. Wayne St. Auburn, IN, 46706 • (260) 925-1444 • automobilemuseum.org.
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.
