Using Museum Passes from Library
Jul 16, 2019 | 3:10 am
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Using Museum Passes from Library
Several public libraries offer museum passes granting free entry to various museums.
Example of library: Teaneck Public Library
Example of museum: Children's Museum of Manhattan
Does anyone have experience with these? My library offers basically nothing but other family members (siblings, cousins) have libraries with significantly more options. Are the passes transferable or would I need to show ID when entering the relevant museum?
Example of library: Teaneck Public Library
Example of museum: Children's Museum of Manhattan
Does anyone have experience with these? My library offers basically nothing but other family members (siblings, cousins) have libraries with significantly more options. Are the passes transferable or would I need to show ID when entering the relevant museum?
Jul 16, 2019 | 6:56 am
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You are looking for a "Culture Pass", the museum I volunteer at in Connecticut gives them to the local library and the terms are stated on the pass, it could be a BOGO or children free whatever the museum gives the museum. Some even have a up to value.
NYC libraries have them for NYC museums though I assume you don't live in NYC but if you work in NYC you can get a NYC Library card.
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/07/16/culturepass
NYC libraries have them for NYC museums though I assume you don't live in NYC but if you work in NYC you can get a NYC Library card.
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2018/07/16/culturepass
Jul 16, 2019 | 8:35 am
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Not looking at the NYC Culture Pass. Specifically at the museum passes from NJ. The Culture Pass is definitely non-transferable and I don't work in NYC (even though we do have an office there). My father, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law all work in NYC and are eligible for the Culture Pass, but they would need to accompany whoever goes to the said museum (not always an option, and since they're usually limited to 2 adults, would mean 1 parent can't go)
Jul 16, 2019 | 11:24 am
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As part of its "Library of Things," my local library here in Upstate New York offers -- among other things -- museum passes, NYS park passes, and YMCA passes:
https://www.tcpl.org/books-movies-mo...library-things
https://www.tcpl.org/books-movies-mo...library-things
Jul 16, 2019 | 1:06 pm
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As part of its "Library of Things," my local library here in Upstate New York offers -- among other things -- museum passes, NYS park passes, and YMCA passes:
https://www.tcpl.org/books-movies-mo...library-things
https://www.tcpl.org/books-movies-mo...library-things
Jul 16, 2019 | 1:09 pm
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No idea as I have not yet used the service, but since it's the same stash of passes being used over and over again by different borrowers, I would think so.
Why not just call your library and ask about that, as well as the length of the borrowing period?
Why not just call your library and ask about that, as well as the length of the borrowing period?
Jul 16, 2019 | 1:10 pm
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I can, but technically, I'd be calling NOT my library (since mine offers exactly 2 options, one of which is a joke)
Jul 16, 2019 | 1:36 pm
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The website you link does have some info - Teaneck - you have to check them out with your card (presumably you know someone who'll do that?) Doesn't mention who can use them, but it does mention how many people can use the pass at each location.
Museum passes are loaned for 3 days, non-renewable, starting with the reserved date. The pass may be returned in the book drop when the library is closed. Passes returned late will be assessed a late fee of $10 per day. Fee for a lost pass is whatever the museum charges for a replacement plus a $25 processing fee.
I would call and ask "does everyone who uses the pass need to hold a Teaneck library card." None of that is a lie.....
How to Borrow a Pass
Teaneck residents, 18 and older, with a valid Teaneck Public Library card in good standing, can reserve museum passes up to 30 days in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes are reserved online only. A patron may borrow or reserve up to 2 passes at any one time. The cardholder must be present with the library card at the time of checkout. It is the borrowers responsibility to verify museums hours, closing days, directions and parking, etc. through their websites.Museum passes are loaned for 3 days, non-renewable, starting with the reserved date. The pass may be returned in the book drop when the library is closed. Passes returned late will be assessed a late fee of $10 per day. Fee for a lost pass is whatever the museum charges for a replacement plus a $25 processing fee.