05/30/2026
We are proud to announce that the Stuart Tank Memorial Museum is once again a “Blue Star Museum” in 2026!
The 2026 program begins on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026. You can learn more about the program and find a comprehensive list of participating museums at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.
“Museums help military families stay connected—to each other, to their communities, and to the nation they serve,” said Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. “As our country approaches 250 years of independence, Blue Star Museums provide service members and their loved ones with meaningful opportunities to explore history and spark curiosity. For military families—who often face frequent moves and time apart—these shared museum experiences offer a sense of stability, belonging, and connection. By opening doors nationwide, this program ensures they can engage with the arts and history that reflect their sacrifices and strengthen the bonds that hold them together.”
“Blue Star Museums has opened doors for military families to explore, connect, and feel at home,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we’re proud to continue this partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and museums nationwide—welcoming military families into the heart of our nation’s story and celebrating them every step of the way.”
The Stuart Tank Memorial Museum displays an eclectic collection of documents and artifacts from the American Car & Foundry war effort and local World War II Veterans. The collection is headlined by a 1942 M3 Stuart Light Tank on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Stuart Tank Memorial Museum honors the 9,135 workers from throughout northeastern Pennsylvania who produced 15,224 Stuart Light Tanks for the US Military and Allies during WWII.
The Museum is open on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fridays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Large group and private tours are also available by appointment.
For more information on our Museum and upcoming events including Berwick World War II Weekend 2026, please visit berwickstuarttank.org.
In addition to The Stuart Tank Memorial Museum, participating museums can be found in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and include history, art, and children’s museums; historical sites; botanical gardens; zoos; aquariums; and more. A map of all participating museums is available on arts.gov. Museums can join the Blue Star Museums program all summer long and the map will be updated regularly.
This free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States military—Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps—and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.
About the National Endowment for the Arts: Established by Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts. By advancing opportunities for arts participation and practice, the NEA fosters and sustains an environment in which the arts benefit everyone in the United States. To learn more, visit arts.gov
Blue Star Families (BSF) is the nation’s largest military and veteran family support organization. Its research-driven approach builds strong communities with a focus on human-centered design and innovative solutions. A “blue star family” is the family of a currently serving military member, including active duty, National Guard, reserve forces, and those transitioning out of service. Since its founding in 2009, BSF has delivered more than $336 million in benefits and impacts more than 1.5 million people annually through an expansive network of chapters and outposts. For more information, please visit bluestarfam.org.
