Arkansas Air & Military Museum Offers Free Admission for Blue Star Families in February

The 'Month at the Museum' event allows military families to visit the museum at no cost.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas is offering free admission to Blue Star Families from Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties throughout the month of February. The only requirement is a valid military ID.

Why it matters

The Arkansas Air and Military Museum aims to honor the state's military history and provide educational experiences for visitors. Offering free admission to Blue Star Families, which include active duty military members and their immediate families, is a way for the museum to show appreciation and support for the local military community.

The details

The 'Month at the Museum' event is sponsored by Bo's Blessings, a local organization that supports military members and their families. Hallie Cartwright, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, says the free admission is open to any Blue Star Family from the six eligible counties in Northwest Arkansas.

  • The 'Month at the Museum' event runs throughout February 2026.

The players

Arkansas Air and Military Museum

A museum in Fayetteville, Arkansas that honors the state's military history and provides educational experiences for visitors.

Bo's Blessings

A local organization that supports military members and their families in Northwest Arkansas.

Hallie Cartwright

The Executive Director of the Arkansas Air and Military Museum.

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What they’re saying

“The only thing needed for admission is a valid military ID.”

— Hallie Cartwright, Executive Director, Arkansas Air and Military Museum (nwahomepage.com)

The takeaway

The Arkansas Air and Military Museum's 'Month at the Museum' event demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting local military families by providing them with free access to the museum's educational and historical exhibits.