The National Corvette Museum is one of more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer

The National Corvette Museum has joined Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their immediate family from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2011.

The National Corvette Museum kicked off the Blue Star initiative with an American Warrior Recognition event on Thursday, May 26 bringing nearly 80 wounded warriors from Fort Knox and Fort Campbell to the Museum for complimentary tours, a luncheon and souvenirs.

“We think it is only fitting that America’s sports car – the Chevrolet Corvette – shows its appreciation to American warriors,” Museum Executive Director Wendell Strode said.

The Museum also offers free admission during the month of November to any American veteran (not just active) and their immediate family as part of Military Appreciation Month.  Additionally, active military receive free admission to the Museum year-round, while the Blue Star summer program extends the benefit to their immediate family.