MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM
We strongly encourage you to visit the museum's website and check the museum pass folder for any important information regarding changes to operating due to COVID-19, including the need to make advanced reservations, before visiting any museum, zoo or cultural site.
The Museum Pass Program allows our patrons free access to some of the area’s finest cultural and educational attractions. This program is sponsored by the library.
To borrow a museum pass:
MUSEUM PASSES AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT:
Museums may offer additional discounts and benefits other than what is listed here. We strongly encourage you to visit the museum's website and check the museum pass folder for any important information regarding changes to operating due to COVID-19, including the need to make advanced reservations, before visiting any museum, zoo or cultural site.
To borrow a museum pass:
- Museum passes are free to adults with a current Delaware County library card.
- Passes will be loaned out for 3-days, no renewals allowed. Passes must be returned by closing time on the due date or placed in the A/V return drop before the library opens the next day.
- Only ONE museum pass may be checked out per household at any time.
- Holds are not permitted on Museum Passes. You may call ahead on the day you wish to pick-up the pass and it will be checked out on your card and held for two (2) hours or until closing, whichever occurs first. If you do not pick up the pass within that time it will be removed from your card and made available to another user.
- Daily Overdue Fine: $1.00 per day up to the cost of the museum membership (varies from $75 & up).
- Lost /stolen membership card fee: $10 up to the cost of the membership (up to $500) depending upon the policy of the museum, zoo or cultural site. You will be charged a $5.00 processing fee if the envelope the pass circulates in is not returned.
- Museum Passes MUST be returned to the Middletown Free Library ONLY. You may return the pass, in the blue envelope, in the media return drop.
- Some museums offer additional benefits to library members including discounts at the gift shop, museum overnights, family memberships, etc. Please see the information sheet inside the museum membership packet when you check out the museum pass for more information.
MUSEUM PASSES AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT:
Museums may offer additional discounts and benefits other than what is listed here. We strongly encourage you to visit the museum's website and check the museum pass folder for any important information regarding changes to operating due to COVID-19, including the need to make advanced reservations, before visiting any museum, zoo or cultural site.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Admission for two (2) adults and up to five (5) children in the same household per visit. COVID-19 Changes: Museum hours will be Friday-Sunday from 11am to 5pm with member's only hours from 10am-11am. Timed reservations suggested (information available on the library's pass). Face coverings are required.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Admission for two (2) people per visit. Discounts on admission to most special events, workshops, and Swedish language classes. A 10% discount on everything in the Museum Shop. COVID-19 Changes: Face masks required for everyone over 2 years of age, limited capacity in the gift shop and galleries.
Battleship New Jersey
Admission for two (2) adults and up to three (3) children per visit. COVID-19 Changes--Face Masks required, temperature checks/health screening required for entry, free parking along Clinton St. or the Marina lot.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Admission for up to six (6) per daytime visit. Admission includes "The Voices of Eastern State" audio tour, hands-on history interactive experiences, history exhibits and artist installations. Not recommended for children under the age of seven. COVID-19 Changes--The Museum will be open Wednesdays – Sundays from 10am to 5pm only. Everyone ages 2+ is required to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose as required by the City of Philadelphia. Cash will not be accepted.
Elmwood Park Zoo
Admission for two (2) adults and up to six (6) children per visit plus 10% savings in the Nature Shop and Petrucci's Ice Cream. Please visit the Zoo's website for current hours and special hours for high-risk individuals. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks are required for all guests, with the exception of those with conditions in which wearing a mask may be harmful to their health, and children ages 8 and under.
Guggenheim Museum
Two (2) passes available, you may only check out one pass at a time.
Admission for up to four adults or students, plus half-price admission for a maximum of two additional guests. Children under 12 years of age are always free. COVID-19 Changes--Museum hours are Thursday–Monday, 11 am–6 pm. You must reserve a timed ticket in advance. All visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face mask at all times during the visit.
Independence Seaport Museum
Admission for two (2) adults and up to four (4) children. You will be asked to provide your name, email address and zip code when using the pass. COVID-19 Changes--The museum is only open on Saturdays from 10am -5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm. Face Mask are required.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex
Admission for two (2) people including access to the Intrepid Museum, submarine Growler and Space Shuttle Pavilion as well as access to the Express Members-only line. You MUST present your library card ticket reservation at the box office to gain entry to the museum. Discounted admission for additional guests: $18/adult & $13/child. COVID-19 Changes--Reservations highly recommended, the unique Library Membership link is provided when you check out the pass, Face coverings are required for all visitors over the age of 2. You MUST show your library card and ticket reservation for entry, you do not need to show the library's museum pass.
Museum of the American Revolution
Admission for tow (2) adults and up to four (4) children. Special member pricing for some special events. COVID-19 Changes--Reservations recommended (call 267.579.3565 to schedule your visit), museum hours are Thursday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, all visitors over the age of 5 must wear a face mask.
Mutter Museum
Free Admission for up to four (4) individuals during regular museum hours. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks required for all guests over 2 years old. The Museum’s new hours are Thursday – Monday, 10 AM – 5 PM. You must make a reservation before visiting the museum HERE. Upon arrival at the museum you must show the Library Partner Pass or print-out pass, or you will be subject to be charged. If you reserve more than 4 tickets, you will be charged for those upon arrival at the museum.
National Liberty Museum
Admission for 2 adults and 4 children/students at a time to visit the Museum at no charge. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks required for all visitors over the age of 2; timed tickets must be reserved in advance or at the door on a first come, first served basis; guests are required to sign a non-liability waiver upon entry to the galleries; open Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Admission for two (2) adults and four (4) children under the age of 18 to both the Historic Landmark Building and the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building. COVID-19 Changes: Face masks must be worn by all visitors older than the age of 2, temperature checks will be required before entry. The museum is open Thursday & Friday 10 AM–4 PM and Saturday & Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
Tyler Arboretum
Free admission for up to 4 people, they can be adults or children. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks are required for all staff, volunteers, and visitors. They should be worn when entering buildings and when you are in the presence of others. Social distancing guidelines remain in effect for staff, volunteers and visitors. Treehouses will remain closed.
Museums Currently Closed to the Public
National Museum of American Jewish History--Museum Closed, No Reopening Date Available
Free admission for two (2) adults and all children under 21 living in the same household. Also includes reciprocal admission privileges to over 800 North American museums and select Jewish museums nationwide.
Admission for two (2) adults and up to five (5) children in the same household per visit. COVID-19 Changes: Museum hours will be Friday-Sunday from 11am to 5pm with member's only hours from 10am-11am. Timed reservations suggested (information available on the library's pass). Face coverings are required.
American Swedish Historical Museum
Admission for two (2) people per visit. Discounts on admission to most special events, workshops, and Swedish language classes. A 10% discount on everything in the Museum Shop. COVID-19 Changes: Face masks required for everyone over 2 years of age, limited capacity in the gift shop and galleries.
Battleship New Jersey
Admission for two (2) adults and up to three (3) children per visit. COVID-19 Changes--Face Masks required, temperature checks/health screening required for entry, free parking along Clinton St. or the Marina lot.
Eastern State Penitentiary
Admission for up to six (6) per daytime visit. Admission includes "The Voices of Eastern State" audio tour, hands-on history interactive experiences, history exhibits and artist installations. Not recommended for children under the age of seven. COVID-19 Changes--The Museum will be open Wednesdays – Sundays from 10am to 5pm only. Everyone ages 2+ is required to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose as required by the City of Philadelphia. Cash will not be accepted.
Elmwood Park Zoo
Admission for two (2) adults and up to six (6) children per visit plus 10% savings in the Nature Shop and Petrucci's Ice Cream. Please visit the Zoo's website for current hours and special hours for high-risk individuals. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks are required for all guests, with the exception of those with conditions in which wearing a mask may be harmful to their health, and children ages 8 and under.
Guggenheim Museum
Two (2) passes available, you may only check out one pass at a time.
Admission for up to four adults or students, plus half-price admission for a maximum of two additional guests. Children under 12 years of age are always free. COVID-19 Changes--Museum hours are Thursday–Monday, 11 am–6 pm. You must reserve a timed ticket in advance. All visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face mask at all times during the visit.
Independence Seaport Museum
Admission for two (2) adults and up to four (4) children. You will be asked to provide your name, email address and zip code when using the pass. COVID-19 Changes--The museum is only open on Saturdays from 10am -5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm. Face Mask are required.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex
Admission for two (2) people including access to the Intrepid Museum, submarine Growler and Space Shuttle Pavilion as well as access to the Express Members-only line. You MUST present your library card ticket reservation at the box office to gain entry to the museum. Discounted admission for additional guests: $18/adult & $13/child. COVID-19 Changes--Reservations highly recommended, the unique Library Membership link is provided when you check out the pass, Face coverings are required for all visitors over the age of 2. You MUST show your library card and ticket reservation for entry, you do not need to show the library's museum pass.
Museum of the American Revolution
Admission for tow (2) adults and up to four (4) children. Special member pricing for some special events. COVID-19 Changes--Reservations recommended (call 267.579.3565 to schedule your visit), museum hours are Thursday-Sunday from 10am-5pm, all visitors over the age of 5 must wear a face mask.
Mutter Museum
Free Admission for up to four (4) individuals during regular museum hours. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks required for all guests over 2 years old. The Museum’s new hours are Thursday – Monday, 10 AM – 5 PM. You must make a reservation before visiting the museum HERE. Upon arrival at the museum you must show the Library Partner Pass or print-out pass, or you will be subject to be charged. If you reserve more than 4 tickets, you will be charged for those upon arrival at the museum.
National Liberty Museum
Admission for 2 adults and 4 children/students at a time to visit the Museum at no charge. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks required for all visitors over the age of 2; timed tickets must be reserved in advance or at the door on a first come, first served basis; guests are required to sign a non-liability waiver upon entry to the galleries; open Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Admission for two (2) adults and four (4) children under the age of 18 to both the Historic Landmark Building and the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building. COVID-19 Changes: Face masks must be worn by all visitors older than the age of 2, temperature checks will be required before entry. The museum is open Thursday & Friday 10 AM–4 PM and Saturday & Sunday 11 AM–5 PM.
Tyler Arboretum
Free admission for up to 4 people, they can be adults or children. COVID-19 Changes--Face masks are required for all staff, volunteers, and visitors. They should be worn when entering buildings and when you are in the presence of others. Social distancing guidelines remain in effect for staff, volunteers and visitors. Treehouses will remain closed.
Museums Currently Closed to the Public
National Museum of American Jewish History--Museum Closed, No Reopening Date Available
Free admission for two (2) adults and all children under 21 living in the same household. Also includes reciprocal admission privileges to over 800 North American museums and select Jewish museums nationwide.
Although some museums that the library has passes for are slowly opening back up to the public, many of them are closed or encouraging visitors to enjoy their virtual tours! Museum Passes will be available to check out when we recieve word that they are open and accepting library museums passes for entry. Scroll down to see the list of passes available and any changes to visits due to the COVID-19 emergency. Check them out here and the additional digital resources they are offering:
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Eastern State Penitentiary
https://www.easternstate.org/closure-updates National Liberty Museum https://www.libertymuseum.org/nlm_at_home/nlmhome-live/ Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/digital-resources Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts https://www.pafa.org/news/summer-online-classes-programs-052020 |
American Revolution
https://museumvirtualtour.org/ Guggenheim Museum https://www.guggenheim.org/at-large National Museum of American Jewish History https://www.nmajh.org/virtual-museum/ Independence Seaport Museum https://phillyseaport.org/digital-resources Mutter Museum http://muttermuseum.org/education/m%C3%BCtter-at-home/ |