Museum and Park Passes

Available for borrowing by patrons, ages 18 years or older, with a valid library card in good standing. Passes may be borrowed for three (3) days with no renewals.

Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its museum pass. We strongly recommend that you call or visit the destination’s website to confirm their policies and hours prior to your visit. Passes typically exclude special exhibits or events.

The libraries assume no responsibility of any kind arising from the terms of a museum or park pass.

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The passes below may be reserved up to thirty days in advance and can be printed from home or at the library. Several museums also accept passes displayed on a phone. The pass will only be valid for the date of visit listed on the confirmation page, so request the pass for the day you wish to use it. These passes are marked closed for the days when the museums are closed. These passes do not need to be returned. PLEASE BE AWARE EACH MUSEUM HAS THEIR OWN POLICY REGARDING PRINTED/MOBILE PASSES - WE RECOMMEND CHECKING WITH THE MUSEUM AHEAD OF YOUR VISIT.

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About the Museum: Museum profiling the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival
Pass Details: Admits 4 people to the museum and special exhibits. Children 2 and under are free. If your group size is larger, additional tickets may be purchased onsite or online. No additional timed-entry reservation is needed.
Restrictions: Open Daily: April 1 through December 31 I 10 AM - 5 PM
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: When prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel, New York 12720
Phone: (845) 583-2079
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About the Museum: The Borscht Belt Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Catskills resort era and celebrating its history as a refuge from bigotry, the cradle of stand-up comedy, and a cultural catalyst that changed America.
Pass Details: Admits 2 adults (over eighteen) to the museum. Bring a printout of your library pass reservation to the entry desk when you visit.
Restrictions: The pass does not cover admittance to events. Please purchase tickets for these directly from the museum.
Restrictions: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: When prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 90 Canal Street, Ellenville, NY, 10024
Phone: (845) 879-3561
Museum pass provided by the Ulster County Library Association and the generosity of Catskills Borscht Belt Museum and supported by funds from the Ulster County Legislature.
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About the Museum: Located on the Upper West Side, the CMOM offers engaging exhibits and programs that inspire children ages 0-6 to explore arts, science, and culture through hands-on experiences.
Pass Details: Admits 4 (at least 1 adult) to the museum. Additional guests must pay admission. Note: you cannot reserve a second pass from the system for entry at the same time (i.e., it is not possible to admit 8 guests by combining passes). Restrictions: Reserve entry tickets at cmom.org in advance of your visit using the library’s membership ID number: 38280. Bring your library card, a printout of your reservation from this system, and a printout of your cmom.org ticket to the museum for admission.
Restrictions: Open Tuesday through Sunday from October through June, and Monday through Sunday July through August.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY, 10024
Phone: (212) 721-1223
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About the Museum: The USS SLATER DE-766 is a Cannon-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today.
Pass Details: Admits: 2 adults and 2 children for a tour of the ship, which may be booked by calling or checking on tour times. Reservations not required. Open Wednesday through Sunday. Tours leave approximately every 30 minutes, and last 60 minutes, April through November, 10 AM – 4 PM. The tours require climbing open stairways and walking through tight spaces and may be strenuous for some visitors. It is advised to wear low-heeled, non-slip walking shoes and casual dress; to use facilities on shore before the tour as no restrooms on the ship (there is a shore-side restroom); and to wear sunscreen.
Please check their website to confirm the day and time you want to visit.
Restrictions: Food, beverages, candy, gum, or tobacco products are not permitted aboard the ship. Water is the only refreshment provided at the museum. Large bags and strollers are not permitted on the ship. Tripods are not permitted. The pass is not valid for group tours.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: Broadway and Quay, Albany, NY 12202
Phone: (518) 431-1943
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About the Museum: FDR’s personal and family papers, manuscripts related to his public career at the state and national level, photographs, sound and motion picture recordings, books, and periodicals. FDR also had a vast memorabilia collection, including ship models, prints and paintings, state gifts, gifts from the American people, and family items.
Pass Details: The pass admits 5 people. Please be advised that the pass is valid ONLY for entry to the Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, not the President’s Home or any of the other Roosevelt sites. YOU MUST print your emailed pass. Surrender the pass at the ticket counter of the Wallace Visitor Center, and the pass bearer must show an ID.
Restrictions: Open 7 days a week, from 9 AM to 6 PM (April through October) and 9 AM to 5:00 PM (November through March).
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Phone: 845-486-7770
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About the Museum: This museum is simply known as the Guggenheim. It is named for the philanthropist Solomon Guggenheim. The Guggenheim has an excellent collection of modern and contemporary art.
Pass Details: Free admission for up to four adults or students, plus $5 admission for two additional guests, and children under 12 years of age are always free. Library Pass users do not need to make advance reservations. After the security check, present the Library Pass at the entry desk for express admission.
Restrictions: There is no coat check at this time, limits on bag size for entry, and no baby backpacks.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Parking Information Here Subway: Travel on the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines Bus: Take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus lines on Madison or Fifth Avenue
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10128
Phone: 212-423-3500
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About the Museum: A museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries.
Pass Details: The pass admits two adults and family members. For example, Mom and Dad have 4 children, and Grandma and Grandpa with them. Everyone in this family can come in on the Family Pass.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 50 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 338-0071
Reserve Hudson River Maritime Museum Pass
About the Museum: Museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries.
Pass Details: The pass admits two adults and family members. For example, Mom and Dad have 4 children and Grandma and Grandpa with them. Everyone in this family can come in on the Family Pass.
Restrictions: Follow safety guidelines or Covid-19 protocols on their website.
Address: 50 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 338-0071
Website Link: Hudson River Maritime Museum Website
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About the Museum: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science, and service as related to its home aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. As you explore the Museum, you will be able to examine original artifacts, view historic video footage, and explore interactive exhibits.
Hours: Open Monday through Sunday and Holidays 10 AM - 5 PMLast entry is one hour prior to closing. Our hours are subject to change on a daily basis based on special events and exhibition closures. Please check the website before reserving a pass.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: The pass admits two adults and two children. -Access to the express, member-only admission line. -Discounted guest tickets: $18 adult, $13 child. -10% discount on Family Memberships for library patrons. There is no need to make reservations for the Intrepid in advance.
Restrictions: You must bring a printed copy of your library pass reservation, ID, and your library card to present upon arrival. Only valid for the reserved date of visit printed on this pass. The patron’s name on the pass must match their ID and library card.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: Pier 86, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Phone: (646) 381-5032
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About the museum: The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States.
Fall and Winter Hours: Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) from 10 AM - 5 PMClosed Thanksgiving Day (November 28) & Christmas Day (December 25)Open 10am–3pm Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) & New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31)Open 10am–5pm Thursday, December 26 & New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1)
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: Two adults and two children (under 16) for museum galleries for free. For questions, call the Box Office at (413) 662-2111 ext. 1. No timed-entry reservation is required for Library Pass Holders to enter the museum, but some installations require a free separate timed-entry reservation, such as James Turrell and Laurie Anderson installations. See website for details.
Restrictions: You must print this pass and present it upon arrival. Only valid for the reserved date of visit printed on this pass. The patron’s name on the pass must match their ID.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247
Phone: (413) 662-2111
Reserve Motorcyclepedia Museum Pass
Motorcyclepedia is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum, and is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York. The Motorcyclepedia Museum consists of: 85,000 square feet of exhibit space, over 500 Motorcycles from 1897 onward (more are added all the time), several galleries including the Indian Timeline, Harley-Davidson, Chopper City, Police and Military Motorcycles, and more. Two Walls of Death, or Motordromes, are set up on the lower floor!
Visit their website motorcyclepediamuseum.org to learn more.
1 pass available; each pass admits two adults; present pass upon entry. Available to Elting Memorial Library cardholders ONLY. Passes are checked out for 3 days.
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About the Museum: The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting.
Pass Details: Admits 2 adults for landscape walking and historic house tours. Children 12 and under are free; however, they must be included in the reservation when calling.
- Library Pass holders should call (518) 751-0344 to reserve a tour time. Users must present a Library Pass (hard copy or digital) at the Olana Visitor Center at the time of their visit.
- Admits 2 adults for landscape walking, historic house, and current exhibition tours. Children 12 and under are free; however, they must be included in the reservation when calling.
- Pass is not valid for a discount on Electronic Carriage Tours.
- Pass holders receive a 15% discount in the Olana Museum Store.
- Arrive to check in at the Visitor Center 20 minutes before your tour time.
Hours: Grounds & Park: Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset for free, with 5 miles of carriage roads and 250 acres. Self-guided audio tours of the landscape are available to download and play on smartphones and tablets, approx. 60 min.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: (518) 751-0344
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About the Museum: The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum in Rhinebeck, New York. It owns many examples of airworthy aircraft of the Pioneer Era, World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation between the World Wars, and multiple examples of roadworthy antique automobiles.
Hours: Open daily, May 1 through October 31: 10 AM – 5 PM
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: 2 adults and 2 children (5 – 17), and children under 5 are free with the printed Library Pass on the date of your Library Pass Reservation. Library Pass users do not need to call in advance or need advance tickets. If your group size is larger than the Pass covers, you will need to buy tickets for additional people. Library Pass includes the museum, special events, and Saturday or Sunday Air Shows, when scheduled. A gift shop discount of 10% with a Library Pass. Biplane Rides information and cost on the website.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 9 Norton Road, Red Hook, NY 12571
Phone: (845) 752-3200
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About the Museum: Opus 40 is a large environmental sculpture in Saugerties, New York, created by sculptor and quarryman Harvey Fite. It comprises a sprawling series of dry-stone ramps, pedestals, and platforms covering 6.5 acres of a bluestone quarry.
Hours: Weather permitting, open 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays in late March and April. Fridays and Mondays are added in May. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, open Thursdays through Mondays. As the weather gets cooler, hours are reduced to a shorter week, eventually being open only on weekends, weather permitting, until the Winter Solstice.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: Five tickets for immediate family only. (This means two caregivers of any age or gender and the children they care for in a family unit only. No cousins or friends, etc.) If your group size is larger, purchase additional tickets from the website. Patrons do not need to sign up ahead. Upon arrival, show the Library’s Opus 40 Pass (printed or digital on phone) and your library card. Picnics are welcome. View the map online at the website. Printed maps are available.
Restrictions: Hours change seasonally. Please check their website before reserving passes. See events on the website, which require reservations and full price ticketing, as member discounts to events do not include the Library’s pass.
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: (845) 246-3400
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About the Museum: The Thomas Cole National Historic Site, also known as Cedar Grove, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting.
Pass Details: Two Adults (age 12 and up), plus any children (age 11 and under), are free. After you reserve a museum pass from this website, you must go to thomascole.org/visit to book a tour. Bring a printout (or a copy on your phone) of your emailed library pass and your confirmation of your registration on the Thomas Cole website to the museum.
Instructions for Recommended Timed-Entry Ticketing: On the Thomas Cole website, select Visit – Buy Tickets from the menu. Follow instructions for General Admission Tickets. You may book 2 “Members” and children for each library pass. (Tickets are not valid for group/school/private visits or special events and programs.) Arrive 15 minutes early to the Visitor Center to check in with a copy of your Library Pass reservation and your Thomas Cole booking, either printed or displayed on your mobile phone. (Please note: your library card is not a pass.) If you do not bring your member library pass with you, the museum will not be able to verify your reservation, and you will need to purchase tickets. If you book Member Tickets for more people than the member library pass covers, you will need to purchase those extra tickets at check-in.
Restrictions: Open Seasonally
Please note: when prompted for a Username and Password when reserving a Library Pass, please use your library card number and PIN
Address: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
Phone: (518) 943-7465

Pickup at Library:

The passes below cannot be printed at home and are only available to Elting cardholders. Passes must be picked up at the Library. Please call the front desk with any questions at (845) 255-5030 ext. 2

Weekend tours start May 4th. Weekday tours (Wed-Fri) start May 29th.
About the Museum: At Historic Huguenot Street’s 10-acre National Historic Landmark District in New Paltz, New York, visitors experience over 300 years of history across seven historic stone-house museums, a reconstructed 1717 French Church, the Huguenot community’s original burying ground, and a replica Esopus Munsee wigwam. Period rooms and exhibits tell the stories of a French Huguenot settlement as it evolved over time, and also reveal the history of the area’s Indigenous and enslaved African peoples and Dutch settlers.
Historic Huguenot Street was originally founded in 1894 by the descendants of the first settlers as the Huguenot Patriotic, Historical, and Monumental Society to preserve what remained of their French and Dutch heritage. Since then, Historic Huguenot Street has grown into an innovative museum, chartered as an educational corporation by the University of the State of New York, that is dedicated to protecting our historic buildings, conserving an important collection of artifacts and manuscripts, and promoting the stories of the Huguenot Street families, from the sixteenth century to today.
Historic Huguenot Street envisions a nationally recognized historic site that will inspire guests to think in new ways about American history while also carrying forward the conversation about the relationship between past and present.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: Two passes available. One per household. Good for one guided tour for two adults and two children (under the age of 13).⁠ Passes are checked out for 3 days. Please come in or call the Library at 845-255-5030 ext. 2 to reserve this pass.
Address: 81 Huguenot St, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: (845) 255-1660
About the Preserve: The Mohonk Preserve is New York State's largest visitor and member-supported nature preserve with 165,000 annual visitors and 8,000 protected acres of cliffs, forests, fields, ponds, and streams. It is located on the Shawangunk Ridge, a section of the Appalachian Mountains, 90 miles north of New York City in Ulster County, New York. The Preserve maintains over 70 miles of carriage roads and 40 miles of trails for hiking, cycling, trail running, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. It is also a major destination for rock climbers, hosting 50,000 climbers each year who enjoy more than 1,000 climbing routes.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: 2 passes available; each pass admits one vehicle with up to 4 people; pass must be presented to staff upon demand for entry/access to the property; and must be visibly displayed while visiting the preserve. Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Please come in or call the Library at 845-255-5030 ext. 2 to reserve this pass.
Visitor Center Address: 3197 State Rte 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525
Phone: (845) 255-0919
About the Park: Moriello Pool is operated by the Town of New Paltz. Moriello Pool & Park is owned by the Town & Village of New Paltz. Moriello Pool was built in 1955 at the site of the pond formerly known as Patentee or Burden Pond. The pool and the park surrounding it were named for local farmer Mike Moriello (1915-1955). Among his many local contributions, he was heavily involved in the process of searching for a suitable location for the pool. The first pool design maintained the pond. A three-wall enclosure at the south end, with a man-made sand beach, was constructed for ease of access. The pool that we swim in today was built in the 1970s. The building on site housing offices, changing rooms, and a concession stand was built in 2006, and the playground in 2007.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: The pool season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend (subject to change). Passes are for New Paltz residents only on a first-come-first-served basis. Each pass allows up to 5 members of the same household admission to Moriello Pool. Additional household members may pay the day rate. Passes may be checked out up to one day in advance. Passes may be checked out by the same household once a week (week starts Monday and ends Sunday). Any use beyond this is limited to after 5 p.m., same day only. Passes cannot be reserved.
Address: 32 Mulberry St, New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone: 845-255-1700
About the Parks: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches, and more, which were visited by a record 84.1 million people in 2023. The New York State Empire Pass provides access statewide to parks, lakes, beaches, pools, trails, historic sites, golf courses in state parks, camping, cottages, cabins, guides to enjoy particular activities, camping guides, boating safety, and more.
Please check their website to confirm the museum is open on the day and time you want to visit.
Pass Details: Valid for the pass holder and occupants of their vehicle. The Empire Pass is valid at most New York State Parks. For questions on fees, you may contact the park directly. One pass per household. Passes can be checked out for 3 days. See the NYS Park website for locations, activities, visiting information, park capacity limits, availability, policies, parking, restrooms, and safety. Please come in or call the Library at 845-255-5030 ext. 2 to reserve this pass.
Phone: 518-474-0456 (General Information)

The above passes are provided free to the residents of Ulster County through the work
of your County Executive, the Ulster County Legislature, and your local library.