The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is now a Blue Star Museum for 2024. This initiative, under the stewardship of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense, extends free admission to active U.S. military personnel and their families throughout the summer. The program’s duration spans from Armed Forces Day on May 18th to Labor Day on September 2nd.
As a Blue Star Museum, the National Corvette Museum aligns itself with a network of institutions across the United States that contribute to the cultural enrichment of military families. This gesture of appreciation supports those serving by offering them and their families the opportunity to engage with and enjoy cultural and educational experiences without financial barriers.
Participants must present a valid military ID such as a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a Next Generation Uniformed Services ID for admission. The initiative has seen widespread participation across the nation, with a broad spectrum of museums participating, including art, science, history, zoos, and gardens, all joining to honor U.S. service members.
This summer, the National Corvette Museum also debuts its C5 wireframe exhibit, part of the Driven by Design showcase. This exhibit features a wireframe model of the C5 Corvette, a significant artifact from the fifth-generation sport car, which began production in 1997. This wire model was pivotal in the evolution of Corvette design, providing a visual tool for designers to refine the vehicle’s sleek, modern lines, a crucial element in propelling the Vette into the modern era.
The National Corvette Museum is located at 350 Corvette Drive in Bowling Green, Kentucky, just down the road from the GM Bowling Green facility where the Corvette is assembled.
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