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.
Pass
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.
Pass
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.
Pass
Corning Museum of Glass*
One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830
607-937-5371
Pass admits two adults. Children 17 and under are free.
Pass
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.
Pass
Empire State Aerosciences Museum*
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302 on the Schenectady County Airport
518-377-2191
Pass admits family of four.
Pass
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.
Pass
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
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 children under 18 (total 4 people) to the Fenimore Art Museum and to Farmers’ Museum.
Pass
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.
Pass
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.
Pass
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.
Pass
National Museum of Racing*
191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-0400
Pass admits four people.
Pass
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 after calling (518) 751-0344 for a required reservation. Children under 12 are always free but require a reservation.
Pass
Thomas Cole National Historic Site*
218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414
518-943-7465
Pass admits four people.
Pass
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.
Pass
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.
Pass
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.
Pass
* 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
- Children’s Museum of Saratoga $300
- 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 $50
- Fenimore Art Museum and Farmer’s Museum $115
- Hildene $200
- The Hyde Collection $50
- Mabee Farm and Schenectady County Historical Society $25
- MASS MoCA $250
- National Museum of Racing $150
- Olana $150
- Thomas Cole National Historic Site $100
- Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum $100
- The Wild Center $220
- World Awareness Children’s Museum $99