May 14, 2026 -- Lackawanna County’s Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton, in 2026 will participate in the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative that provides free admission to active U.S. military personnel and their families this summer.

Beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, and ending on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, patrons only need to show their military ID card for free admission for up to five family members.

The Blue Star Museums program is a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and participating museums across the country.

“Providing this opportunity for military families to learn about the history and growth of the railroad industry that was born here is a great opportunity. It provides them with insight on how the rail system helped with military transports to keep our nation free,” explained Commissioner Chris Chermak.

"Military families have sacrificed so much in service to our country. We’re proud to welcome them to the Electric City Trolley Museum and to offer a small gesture of gratitude through the Blue Star Museums program,” noted Commissioner Bill Gaughan.

“Lackawanna County wants to offer military families the opportunity to visit the Electric City Trolley Museum at no cost for their outstanding service. Hopefully military families will take advantage of the Blue Star Museums program and visit the Trolley Museum to learn about our storied railroad history. We are pleased to participate in the Blue Star program to honor military families who have given so much for our freedom,” said Lackawanna County Commissioner Thom Welby.

The Blue Star Museums program includes children’s museums, art, science and history museums, zoos, gardens, lighthouses and more, covering facilities across all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The free-admission program is available for those currently serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps and NOAA Commissioned Corps.

The Trolley Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm.