Museums

The Library is currently maintaining Museum passes for the following museums. Each museum entry describes their unique admission requirements. Click here for instructions and to register for a Museum Pass.

Please visit the museum website (link below) for information on operating hours and exhibits. For more details, please contact the Library.

AKC Museum of the Dog

AKC Museum of the Dog

The AKC Museum of the Dog Museum Pass entitles free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. The pass may be used for 10% off in Museum of Gift Shop and $5.00 off additional admission tickets. No advance tickets are necessary with Museum Pass. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

101 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10178
United States

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Museum Pass entitles up to 2 adults and accompanying children ages 17 and under to free general admission to the gardens. The Pass does not include special festivals or members-only events. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
United States

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Children’s Museum of Manhattan

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The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) Library Membership Pass entitles up to 4 people (2 adults + 2 children, or 1 adult + 3 children) to free admission. Only one Library Membership Pass may be used for your group. There may be additional discounts available—review the membership benefits for details. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

The Tisch Building
212 West 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
United States

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Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum

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The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum Pass entitles up to six visitors to free admission and tour during normal museum hours.  The museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 15 through December 31. Appointments may be made for group tours any day of the week by emailing info@cshfirehousemuseum.org.  The Pass also entitles you to a 10% discount in their gift shop.  Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

84 A Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
United States

Empire Pass - New York State

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The Empire Pass - New York State - Museum Pass allows entrance for one vehicle and passengers to any New York State Park or Historic Site. For the complete list of parks and Empire Pass guidelines, go to the Empire Pass - New York State website. Download an Empire Pass brochure here.

In addition to being accepted at traditional entrance booths, the Empire Pass is also accepted at facilities with automated entrances. New York State Park restrictions apply.

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Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society

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The Fire Island Lighthouse Library Pass offers free tower tour admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 12, with children needing to be 42” tall to climb the tower. Hours vary, so call (631) 661-4876 for availability. Not valid for special events. Lighthouse and museum entry is always free, with parking in Robert Moses State Park field 5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Northport-East Northport Public Library.

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Address

4640 Captree Island
Captree Island, NY 11702
United States

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The Frick Collection

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The Frick Collection Museum Pass entitles two adults to free admission to the Museum. Also included are discounts on concerts and purchases at the Museum Shop. It is the current policy of The Frick Collection that children under ten years of age are not admitted. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
United States

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Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

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The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve Library Pass allows free general admission for either four adults (age 13 and over) or for one family group consisting of two adults and up to four children (ages 5 through 12).  Children younger than 5 years of age enter at no charge when accompanied by a parent or adult.  The pass also includes discounts at the gift shop and free admittance to Garvies Point Day (held in August) and the Native American Feast (held the weekend before Thanksgiving). Museum restrictions may apply.

This Museum Pass is sponsored by the Friends of the Northport-East Northport Public Library.

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Address

50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove, NY 11542
United States

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Guggenheim

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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum pass entitles free admission for up to four adults or students and half-price tickets for additional guests.  Children under 12 years of age are free. The pass allows you to skip the admissions line and may be used for discounts in the Guggenheim Store and restaurants. Museum restrictions may apply.

During your visit to the museum, download the Guggenheim App.  This App includes Verbal Imaging description tours for visitors who are vision impaired.

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Address

1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
United States

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Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

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The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County Museum Pass entitles up to 2 adults and up to 4 children (ages 10-14) to free general admission to the museum.  Due to the nature of exhibition content, admission is not recommended by the museum for children under 10 years of age. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

Welwyn Preserve
100 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
United States

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Intrepid Museum

Intrepid Museum

The Intrepid Museum Library Pass entitles the Library patron and up to 5 other people free admission to the museum and the submarine Growler. Pass provides access to the express members-only line. (Patron must show their Library card and the Museum Pass to gain entry to the museum). The museum pass does not include entrance to the Space Shuttle Pavilion or to Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience, an extra fee is charged for admittance to these exhibits. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

Pier 86, W 46th St and 12th Ave
New York, NY 10036-4103
United States

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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum Pass entitles up to 2 adults to free admission to the museum. Children 18 and under always receive free admission. This pass entitles you to a 10% discount at the Museum Shop. Please check the Museum website for discounts at local restaurants, retail stores and parking garages.

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Address

1109 5th Avenue at 92nd St.
New York, NY 10128
United States

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Long Island Children’s Museum

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The Long Island Children's Museum Library Pass entitles free admission for up to four people, must include 1 adult and 1 child (does not have to be a family unit). This pass is good ONLY for admission during normal museum hours. No adults without children, nor children unaccompanied by an adult will be admitted. No other privileges, discounts, licenses or benefits are applicable. Not valid for complimentary nor discounted admission to theater performances, workshops or other special events. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
United States

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Long Island Museum

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The Long Island Museum Library Pass entitles 2 adults and children 18 and under to free general admission to the museum. This pass is good ONLY for admission during normal museum hours. Museum pass does not include certain selected programs, lectures, workshops, or special exhibits. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

1200 Route 25A
Stony Brook, NY 11790
United States

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Museum of the City of New York

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The Museum of the City of New York Library Pass entitles up to two adults and four children (under 18 years) to free admission to the museum.  Also included are discounts in the Museum Shop and Café,  discounts on Public Programs including lectures, performances  and walking tours, and free admission to Weekend Family Programs. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

1220 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
United States

Nassau County Museum of Art

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The Nassau County Museum of Art Pass provides free admission for two adults and up to four children (ages 4-16, children 3 and under are free) to the museum galleries, gardens and Sculpture Park. Also included is free admission to Family Fun Sundays, docent tours, brown bag lunches, films related to exhibitions, and a 10% discount on all purchases at the Museum Store. Pass is not valid for Museum Special Events or Public Programs. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
United States

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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library

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The New-York Historical Society Museum & Library Pass entitles up to 2 adults and accompanying children under age 18 to free general admission to the New-York Historical Society & Museum, the DiMenna Children's History Museum and the Luce Center collection. Also included are discounted tickets to public programs and a 10% discount at the Museum Store and Caffe Storico. Museum restrictions may apply.

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Address

170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way
New York, NY 10024
United States

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New York Transit Museum

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The New York Transit Museum Pass entitles up to 2 Adults and up to 2 children (ages 2-17) to free general admission to the museum.  Admission to the Grand Central Gallery Annex & Store in Grand Central Station is always free.  Museum restrictions may apply. 

Museum is located in a decommissioned subway station at the corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The entrance to the Museum is down two flights of stairs. 

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99 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
United States

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Old Westbury Gardens

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The Old Westbury Gardens Library Pass entitles 2 adults and their children to free admission to Westbury House and the Gardens, discounts in the Garden Gate Plant Shop and Gift Shop, and free parking. Museum restrictions may apply.

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71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
United States

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Parrish Art Museum

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The Parrish Art Museum Pass entitles up to 2 adults and accompanying children under age 18 to free general admission to the museum and discounts in the museum shop and café. Most museum programs are free of charge with the pass (some programs require registration). Museum restrictions may apply

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279 Montauk Highway
Water Mill, NY 11976
United States

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Suffolk County Vanderbilt Mansion, Museum and Planetarium

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This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 children (under the age of 18) to free admission to the Estate grounds, the Memorial Wing galleries, Habitat and Stoll Wing dioramas, Nursery Wing, Library and the Hall of Fishes. Please note: Planetarium shows, Mansion Tours, Estate Walk and Talk Tours are not included in this Pass.

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Address

180 Little Neck Road
Centerport, NY 11721
United States

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The Whaling Museum & Education Center

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The Whaling Museum & Education Center Library Pass entitles free admission to the museum for up to six individuals who live in one household, not applicable for special events or scheduled program events. Admission includes access to exhibits highlighting Long Island's maritime history. Free audio tours, a showing of the film On Board the Morgan, open playtime in their workshop (if no other program is taking place), and scavenger hunts for children are also included with admission. Museum restrictions may apply

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Address

279 Main Street (Route 25A)
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
United States

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