May 15 – Sept. 6—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum announces its participation in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. Museums across America plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will offer free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 15) through Labor Day (Sept. 6).
Billings Farm & Museum will offer free admission to active-duty military, including: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Active Duty and Reservists, National Guard (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and their immediate family (military ID holder and five immediate family members.) Military personnel and family members with questions may contact Blue Star Families at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
“After a year filled with uncertainties, we are thrilled to launch the 2021 Blue Star Museums program,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO Blue Star Families. “It is wonderful to offer military families the opportunity to explore the arts with their loved ones …”
“We are grateful for the many organizations that have signed up for the Blue Star Museums program this summer, demonstrating strength and resiliency on the heels of a very challenging period for the arts sector,” said Ann Eilers, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Visiting safely
We take the safety of our staff, animals, and our guests seriously. Billings Farm & Museum enforces safety standards in compliance with Vermont guidelines. Each person must answer health screening questions and have followed the Vermont’s travel guidelines. Face coverings must be worn by all guests over the age of 2 everywhere on the site, including the outdoors. For more information visit billingsfarm.org/safety.
