May 23, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, one of more than 1,300 museums across the United States, to offer FREE admission to military personnel and their families this summer.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth will participate in the Blue Star Museums program in partnership with Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,300 museums across America, by offering free gallery admission to active-duty military personnel and their families.

The free admission program is available to all active-duty military and their immediate family members (military ID holder and five immediate family members). Active-duty military include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and active-duty National Guard and active duty Reserve members. These visitors may simply show their military identification at the admission desk for complimentary tickets.

The Blue Star Museums program runs from Memorial Day, May 30 through to Labor Day, September 5, 2011. The Modern will begin free admission on Friday, May 27 through Sunday, September 4.

This year, more than 1,324 (and counting) museums in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and American Samoa are taking part in the initiative. To find other museums that are participating, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. The site includes a list of participating museums and a map to help with visit planning.

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tue-Sun 10 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$10 for adults ($13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

CAFÉ MODERN
Lunch
Tue-Fri 11 am-2:30 pm
Brunch
Sat-Sun10 am-3 pm
Dinner
Fri 5-10 pm
Coffee, snacks, and dessert
10 am-4:30 pm

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.