Visit a museum virtually through our list of online resources for kids and families.
Passes to several area museums are available for loan.
- Passes may be borrowed for three days.
- Passes are first-come, first-served; there are no requests or renewals.
- Return passes only at Bethlehem Public Library.
Check museum websites for reservations, hours and current exhibit information. Some museums may require you to show your library card with your pass when you arrive.
Albany Institute of History and Art*
125 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
518-463-4478
Library pass admits two adults and two children under 18.
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Arkell Museum*
2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY 13317
518-673-2314
Pass admits all patrons residing in the same household. Children under 11 years old are free.
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Berkshire Botanical Garden*
routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
413-298-3926
Pass admits two adults. Children under 12 years old are admitted free.
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Children’s Museum of Saratoga*
65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-5540
Pass admits one adult and one child. Children under 12 months old are free.
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Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
413-458-2303
Pass admits one adult and one child. Children under 12 months old are free.
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Corning Museum of Glass*
One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
607-937-5371
Pass admits two adults. Children 17 and under are free.
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Empire Pass*
New York State Parks
Valid for pass holder and their occupants in one personal vehicle. Day use only. Not valid for special events.
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Empire State Aerosciences Museum*
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302 on the Schenectady County Airport
518-377-2191
Pass admits family of four.
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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art*
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
Open all year.
Pass admits two adults and four children.
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FASNY Museum of Firefighting*
117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
518-822-1875
Admits family of four (two adults and their two children). Children 2 and under free. Pass may not be used for institutional or organized groups of any type. Pass can be used only once per day.
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Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers’ Museum*
5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-1400 (Fenimore Art Museum)
607-547-1450 (Farmers’ Museum)
Pass admits two adults and two children under 19 (total 4 people) to the Fenimore Art Museum and to Farmers’ Museum.
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Greene County Historical Society and Bronck Museum*
90 County Route 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051
518-731-6490
Pass admits two adults and two children to free guided tour. RESERVATION REQUIRED by phone or online.
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Hancock Shaker Village*
Route 20 & 41, Pittsfield, MA 01202
413-443-0188
Pass admits two adults and two youths (13 – 17). Children 12 and under are always free.
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Hildene*
1500 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT 05254
802-362-1788
Each pass admits one adult and two children aged 16 and younger. Two passes are included to admit two adults. Children under 5 are free.
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Historic Cherry Hill*
523 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
518-434-4791
Each pass admits four people. Children under 6 are free.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum*
50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
845-338-0071
Each pass admits a family of any size to the museum.
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The Hyde Collection*
Art Museum and Historic House, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-1716
Each pass admits two adults and children in their family under 18.
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Iroquois Museum*
324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY 12092
518-296-8949
Each pass admits two adults and up to five children under 18 to museum and nature trail.
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Mabee Farm and Schenectady County Historical Society*
11 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150 / 32 Washington Ave., Schenectady, NY 12305
518-887-5073 / 518-374-0263
Pass admits two adults and minor children to both sites with tours, exhibitions, and programs included.
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MASS MoCA*
1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
413-662-2111
Pass admits two adults and two children under 16 to the galleries.
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National Museum of Racing*
191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-0400
Pass admits four people.
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Olana*
5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534
518-751-0344
Pass admits two adults a free guided tour of the house and a free guided outdoor walking tour. Children under 12 are always free. RESERVATION REQUIRED
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Onondaga County Parks*
106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
315-451-6249
Pass admits four visitors or one personal vehicle to five Onondaga County Parks plus one zoo. See website for details.
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Schuyler Mansion*
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202
518-434-0834
Pass admits four adults. Children age 12 and under are free.
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Storm King Art Center*
1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY 12553
845-534-3115
Pass admits 1 vehicle per day with up to 6 people. Children under 5 are not counted. Free digital guide.
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Thomas Cole National Historic Site*
218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
518-943-7465
Pass admits two people over 15 to guided tour. RESERVATION REQUIRED. Children under 15 and students with ID are free.
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Ulysses S. Grant Cottage*
1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton, NY 12831
518-584-4353
Pass admits two people ages 6 and up. Children under 6 are free.
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USS Slater*
Broadway and Quay Streets, Albany, NY 12202
518-431-1943
Pass admits two adults and two children for a guided tour on Wednesday – Sunday and holiday Mondays.
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Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum*
104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA 01240
413-637-3206
Pass admits two adults. Children under 18 are free.
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Wild Center*
45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-359-7800
No Co-Pay Passes. Each pass admits two adults and four children aged 5 to 17. Children 4 and under are free. Advanced registration not required.
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World Awareness Children’s Museum*
89 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-793-2773
Pass admits five people. Children 3 and under are free.
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* Compliments of Friends of Bethlehem Public Library
Overdue fees are $5 a day.
Museum pass replacement costs are:
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- Albany Institute of History & Art $100
- Arkell Museum $85
- Berkshire Botanical Garden $120
- Children’s Museum of Saratoga $300
- Clark Art Institute $100
- Corning Museum of Glass $150
- Empire Pass $80
- Empire State Aerosciences Museum $60
- Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art $125
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting $100
- Fenimore Art Museum and Farmer’s Museum $135
- Hildene $200
- Historic Cherry Hill $25
- Hudson River Maritime Museum $100
- The Hyde Collection $50
- Iroquois Museum $50
- Mabee Farm and Schenectady County Historical Society $25
- MASS MoCA $250
- National Museum of Racing $150
- Olana $150
- Onondaga County Parks $65
- Schuyler Mansion $25
- Storm King Art Center $250
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site $100
- Ulysses S. Grant Cottage $100
- USS Slater $65
- Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum $125
- The Wild Center $220
- World Awareness Children’s Museum $99