MODS salutes active military members and their families with FREE exhibit admission for the summer from May 21 (Armed Forces Day) through September 5 (Labor Day). This program is for those currently serving in the United States Military, including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, as well as Active Duty and Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), 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), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card at the Museum box office for tickets. IMAX films are not included and may be purchased at the box office.

This program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense. Leadership support is provided by the MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families.