Veterans, Active Military, & Their Families Can Enjoy Free Admission This Summer

GASTONIA, N.C. – Members of the military are invited to spend the summer with their families at The Schiele Museum of Natural History. From May 20, 2023 (Armed Forces Day), until September 4, 2023 (Labor Day), veterans, active military, and their loved ones can enjoy free museum admission.

The Schiele is pleased to partner with Dignity Memorial to provide this benefit to veterans. “Thanks to the support of our friends at Dignity Memorial, The Schiele is able to honor veterans and their families,” said Dr. Ann Tippitt, Executive Director. “Visiting the museum is a great way to spend time together and create lasting memories.” This is the second year that Dignity is offering free visits for veterans during the summer months.

In addition, The Schiele is one of nearly 2,000 museums across the United States participating as a Blue Star Museum. Through a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and the City of Gastonia, active military and their families will also enjoy free museum admission this summer.

Military members can bring up to five family members per visit and there is no limit on visits during the summer months. Active military, veterans, and their families can come as often as they would like! For details and ID requirement details, visit schielemuseum.org/blue-star-museums.