Pay What you Can at Patriots Point

Patriots Point is offering a deep discount to struggling families Jan. 7 and 8.

Patriots Point Board and staff is offering a “Pay What You Can” weekend. Pay a little, or if right now you can’t afford anything, the maritime museum will allow "guest" entries at no charge, according to a news release.

The weekend discount allows visitors to experience the USS Yorktown, an Essex-class aircraft carrier, along with the 25 aircraft on display on its decks and inside its bay.

In addition, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is home to the submarine Clamagore, Vietnam Support Base, Cold War Memorial and Medal of Honor Museum.

Typically tickest are $18 for adults, $11 for children and $15 for active-duty military with ID. Active duty military in uniform are admitted free.

South Carolina residents will need to show a South Carolina ID.

Patriots Point plans to close for one week during the first few weeks of January as crews make way for the return of the warship USS Laffey, currently in dry dock for repairs.