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SUMMARY:Free Entry to NM Museums and Historic Sites for Active-Duty Military through Blue Star
DESCRIPTION:Santa Fe\, NM – Active-duty military personnel\, including National Guard\, Reserve\, and their families\, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program. \nThe New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for more than 43\,000 active-duty military members\, National Guard\, and their families in New Mexico. Free admission runs from Armed Forces Day\, May 16\, 2026\, through Labor Day\, September 7\, 2026. \nThe program includes free admission for up to five family members with a valid military ID. More information and a map of participating museums are available at arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums. \n“Participating in the Blue Star Museums program is an incredible opportunity for DCA museums and historic sites to share New Mexico’s rich artistic\, historical\, and cultural offerings with active-duty service members and their families\,” said Kevin Lenkner\, Program Coordinator for New Mexico Arts & the Military. \nParticipating sites include eight state museums and eight historic sites across New Mexico\, including the Museum of International Folk Art\, National Hispanic Cultural Center\, New Mexico Museum of Space History\, Coronado Historic Site\, Lincoln Historic Site\, and Bosque Redondo Memorial. \nNMDCA also partners with the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to offer free one-time admission passes to veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50% or higher. More information is available at nmdvs.org/state-veteran-benefits. \nAbout New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs: Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature\, the Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is New Mexico’s cultural steward\, charged with preserving and showcasing the state’s cultural riches. With its eight museums\, eight historic sites\, arts\, archaeology\, historic preservation\, and library programs\, NMDCA is one of the largest and most diverse state cultural agencies in the nation. \nAbout New Mexico Arts: New Mexico Arts (NMA) is the state arts agency and a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. NMA’s mission is to ensure the arts are central to the lives of New Mexicans\, including active-duty members of the military and their families\, as well as veterans. For more information about New Mexico Arts visit nmarts.org. \nAbout the New Mexico Museum of Space History: The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and a Smithsonian Affiliate\, showcasing the significant role New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. space program and featuring the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater. For more information\, email msh.info@dca.nm.gov or visit our website at www.nmspacemuseum.org \nView the Blue Star Museum Flyer here:  BlueStarMuseum_Flyer_2026_200dpi
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/free-entry-to-nm-museums-and-historic-sites-for-active-duty-military-through-blue-star/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate America’s 250th at the Museum of Space History!
DESCRIPTION:Museum Members Get Front Row Seats!\nAlamogordo\, New Mexico – The International Space Hall of Fame Foundation is pleased to announce that the City of Alamogordo’s July 4th fireworks show returns to the New Mexico Museum of Space History grounds\, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and kicking off the 50th anniversary of the museum. \n“In 1978\, city leaders and Museum of Space History founders started the tradition of hosting the city’s annual July 4th fireworks show on the grounds of the museum and we are delighted that this long-standing partnership continues in 2026\,” said ISHFF President Johnny Powell. “The City’s fireworks show for America’s 250th shows their commitment to our community and to celebrating our country’s anniversary\,” he added. \nThe museum grounds provide a prime viewing location for the show and it is expected to be visible throughout the city. Museum members have the exclusive opportunity of viewing the fireworks from the grounds of the museum and tailgating is back! As an added bonus\, the Museum of Space History will be open that evening from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm\, allowing members to see new exhibits and those that will be leaving soon. \nMuseum members simply show their membership card at the gate and are granted access to the grounds. Members can bring as many guests as fit in their car. Each vehicle will get two parking spaces\, one for the car and one for the tailgate. Charcoal or woodfired grills are not allowed for safety reasons. Pets\, other than service animals\, are not allowed. Alcohol is not allowed. The gates will open at 6:00 pm for members\, with onsite registration available. Renewing or purchasing a membership is as easy as logging on to www.spacehalloffame.org or visiting the Space Hall of Fame gift shop inside the museum. \nChoreographed music for the show will be provided by Burt Broadcasting on KZZX 105.3 FM. Burt Broadcasting has been broadcasting music for the show for more than 25 years. \nAs in past years\, Space Hall of Fame Foundation staff will handle entry to the grounds at the bottom of Highway 2001. The gates to the grounds will open for entry at 6:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm. Highway 2001 will be closed shortly after that as preparations for the evening’s program are finished. \nThe International Space Hall of Fame Foundation (ISHFF) is a 501(c)3\, non-profit corporation whose purpose is to receive and administer funds for scientific\, educational\, and charitable purposes including providing philanthropic support to the New Mexico Museum of Space History and its programs. As part of its ongoing commitment to the community\, the ISHFF constantly seeks new avenues to fulfill its purpose such as becoming the program administrator for STARBASE Holloman. \nFor more information about the ISHFF\, visit spacehalloffame.org. \nFor more information about the New Mexico Museum of Space History\, visit nmspacemuseum.org.
URL:https://nmspacemuseum.org/event/july-4th-drive-in/
LOCATION:New Mexico Museum of Space History\, 3198 State Rd. 2001\, Alamogordo\, NM\, 88310\, United States
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