General admission remains $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and college students with ID, and $9.50 for children ages 3-17. Admission is free for museum members, children under 3, and Springfield residents with proof of address. From June 29 through August 31, members can take advantage of “Member Mondays” where they will receive 20% off in the Museum Store and free general admission for one guest.

Also, the Springfield Museums is once again joining over 2,000 museums across the country by participating in the Blue Star Museums Program, which provides free admission to active duty military personnel and up to five family members from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2015. The Blue Star Museums Program is a collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.

Under the program, free general admission is available for the duration of the program to any active duty member of the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps)  and up to five family members. At the time of entry, military members must show a Geneva Convention Common Access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card. Participants will receive general admission to all four Springfield Museums; planetarium shows or other special program fees are not included.

“We are proud and honored to continue our participation in this wonderful program this year. It’s one small thing that the Springfield Museums can do to support the individuals and  families who sacrifice so much in serving our country,” said Kay Simpson, Acting Museums President.