The Library offers a pass program for nearby museums and nature centers at all eight branches.  Check out a pass and you and your family or friends can attend one of the attractions listed below with no admission charge. Please check with the branch to confirm availability.  

Please check museum websites for hours and entry policies before your visit.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Availability

 

African American Museum

in Philadelphia Website

Availability

 

Alice Paul Center

Website

Battleship New Jersey

Availability 

 

Battleship New Jersey

Website

Eastern State Penitentiary

Availability

 

Eastern State

Penitentiary Website

Elmwood Park Zoo

Availability

 

Elmwood Park

Zoo Website

Guggenheim

Availability

 

Guggenheim

Website

Independence Seaport Museum

Availability

 

Independence

Seaport Website

Museum of the American Revolution

Availability

 

Museum of the American

Revolution Website

Mutter Museum

Availability

 

Mutter Museum

Website

National Constitution Center

Availability

 

National

Constitution Center

National Liberty Museum

Availability

 

National Liberty Museum

Website

Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology-

Availability

 

Penn Museum

Website

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Availability

 

Pennsylvania Academy

of Fine Arts Website

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Availability

 

Philadelphia's Magic

Gardens Website

Availability

 

Please Touch Museum

Website

Roebling Museum

Availability

 

Roebling Museum

Website

 

Availability

 

Shofuso Japanese Cultural

Center Website

Simeon Foundation Auto Museum 

Availability

 

Simeone Foundation

Auto Museum Website

Tyler Arboretum

 

Availability

 

Tyler Arboretum

Website

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Availability

 

WheatonArts

Website

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Availability

 

Woodford Cedar Run

Refuge Website

 

How can I check out a museum pass?Adult cardholders in good standing (with less than $5 in fees) may check out up to one museum pass at a time.  A museum pass must be returned to the same branch it was checked out from.

How long can I have a museum pass for?

Museum passes can be checked out for up to four days and cannot be renewed.  The extended use fee is $5 per day for every day that it’s late, up to the full cost of the pass.  You’re responsible for the full cost of any lost or stolen passes.

Can I reserve or put a hold on a museum pass?

You can call the branch you wish to check out a museum pass from to see if the pass is available. If so, you can reserve it through the end of that day.

What passes can I check out?  How many people can I take?

Some museum passes are available at only one branch, while others are available at multiple branches.  Locations and availability of museum passes

  • African American Museum. Historic District, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to six people, 10% discount at the Museum Shop; discount admission to the Art Sanctuary.
  • Alice Paul Center, Mt. Laurel, NJ - Admission for up to four people.
  • Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ - Admission for up to two adults and three children ages 11 and under. Must bring membership card, valid photo ID, and Camden County Library card for admission.
  • Eastern State Penitentiary, Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to six people, not recommended for children under 7.
  • Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA - Admission for up to two adults and four children.
  • Guggenheim, New York, NY - Pass provides free admission for 4 adults.
  • Independence Seaport Museum, Penn's Landing, PA - Admission for up to two adults and four children.
  • Museum of the American Revolution, Historic District, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to two adults and four children.
  • Mütter Museum, Center City, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to four people.
  • National Constitution Center, Historic District, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to two adults and four children.
  • National Liberty Museum Historic District, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to six people.
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, City Center West, Philadelphia, PA  – Admission for up to two adults and four children.
  • Penn Museum of Archaeology, University City, Philadelphia, PA – Admission for up to two people.
  • Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, South Street, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to two adults and three children.
  • Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, PA - Admission for up to six people and free carousel rides. Must bring both membership card and Camden County Library card for admission.
  • Roebling, Roebling, NJ – Admission for up to two adults and any children under 18.
  • Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, Philadelphia, PA -- Admission for up to two adults and five children under 18.
  • Simeone Foundation Auto Museum, Eastwick, Philadelphia, Pa - Admission for up to four people.
  • Tyler Arboretum, Media, PA -- Admission for up to four people.
  • Wheaton Arts, Milville, NJ – Admission for up to two adults and any children under 18.
  • Woodford Wildlife Refuge, Medford, NJ  - Admission for up to two adults and three children.

Locations and phone numbers for all branches