Borrowing a museum pass is easier than ever.
We offer a variety of passes to museums, historical sites, and places of interest. For most museums, you can reserve your pass online and then print it out.
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Stop by the Library and we can help print out a pass for no charge. Please have your library card and pin number ready.
Reserve Your Pass OnlinePasses are available for these museums, historical sites and places of interest.
Please note: passes marked with an asterisk are available only by visiting the Library.
Albany Institute of History and Art
Albany, NY
Connects visitors of all ages to the art, history, and culture of the Upper Hudson Valley region through exhibits and experiences.
Bennington Museum
Bennington, VT
Contains the largest public collection of Grandma Moses’ beautiful folk art in the world. Located just over the Vermont border.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Stockbridge, MA
The collections emphasize plants that are indigenous to or thrive in the Berkshires; more than 3,000 species and varieties are represented.
Empire State Aerosciences Museum*
ESAM offers visitors a variety of enjoyable and educational experiences, including interpretive exhibits, a spectacular collection of restored aircraft, and the state’s largest aviation library. Glenville, NY
The Columbia County Historical Society Museum & Library*
Its mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history, heritage, and culture of Columbia County, New York, and serve residents of all eighteen towns and the city of Hudson. Kinderhook, NY
THE CHILDREN’S Museum*
Dedicated to creating an interactive community that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and nurtures discovery. Saratoga, NY
CHESTERWOOD
The country home, studio, and gardens of American’s foremost public sculptor, Daniel Chester French. Stockbridge, MA
THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM
The Museum’s 40,000 square-foot building houses three Galleries dedicated to rotating exhibitions of picture book art from around the world; a hands-on Art Studio for creating masterpieces of one’s own; an auditorium for performances, films, and lectures; and more. A great day trip with kids. Amherst, MA
FASNY Museum of Firefighting*
The museum exhibits more than 50,000 square feet of fire apparatus, equipment, gear and memorabilia depicting the history of firefighting in a moving tribute to those brave men and women who have served their communities so well. Hudson, NY
FDR Presidential Library and Museum
Its mission is to foster research and education on the life and times of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Hyde Park, NY
Hancock Shaker Village
April through October, visitors may roam the Village at their own pace, talking with interpreters and choosing from a variety of craft demonstrations and programs. In the Visitor Center, exhibitions look deeper into specific aspects of Shaker life and place the Shakers into a broader American context. Pittsfield, MA
Herman Melville’s Arrowhead
Arrowhead was the home of American author Herman Melville during his most productive years, 1850–1863. Pittsfield, MA
Historic Deerfield*
Spend a day in an authentic 18th-century English settlement in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. Tour beautifully restored museum houses with period architecture and furnishings. Deerfield, MA
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Offers a look at the history of the Hudson River and boating. Kingston, NY
Iroquois Museum
An institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Iroquois culture through art. The museum includes artifacts, children’s exhibits, and a 45-acre nature park. Howe’s Cave, NY
Locust Grove Estate
A historic Italianate mansion open for tours, with 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails, and a visitor welcome center with art galleries, museum shop, and classrooms for educational programs. Poughkeepsie, NY
MASS MOCA
More than 80 major new works of art and more than 50 performances have been created through fabrication and rehearsal residencies in North Adams, making MASS MoCA perhaps the most fertile site in the country for new art. North Adams, MA
NYS Empire Pass*
Free parking access to New York State parks. Each pass allows access for one vehicle.
Olana State Historic Site
The site is Frederic Church’s 250 acre estate, and is beloved by Columbia County residents for its art, architecture, landscape, and spectacular views of the Hudson River and Catskills. Walk the grounds with a picnic lunch in tow, take a house tour, or meander through the garden. Hudson, NY
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
Features over 60 vintage aircraft, as well as motorcycles and automobiles. A working airfield that also offers air shows on weekends. Red Hook, NY
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
The Clark collection is best known for an extraordinary collection of French Impressionist paintings, which take their place within a wider ensemble of masterworks that date from the Renaissance to the late 19th century. Williamstown, MA
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Home to the American artist Thomas Cole, the house and studio holds many of his paintings, which are landscapes of the Catskill mountains. Patrons can even take a stroll through the flower garden or even take a lecture about the Hudson River School. Catskill, NY
Underground Railroad Education Center
Stephen and Harriet Myers were the point people in Albany regarding the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. While they lived at a number of buildings in Arbor Hill in the 1850s, this is the only one still standing. Albany, NY
USS Slater
The only restored World War II Destroyer Escort afloat in the United States. It was one of 563 ships that battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic during World War II, protecting convoys of men and supplies. This fully-guided tour of the ship takes at least one hour. It will require climbing ladders and walking through tight spaces. Albany, NY