Museum Passes at Middletown Public Library
Check out a museum pass just like you would a book to visit area museums & gardens providing opportunities for learning, leisure, cultural enrichment & fun. Patrons are responsible for checking the museum’s website for the most current hours and information. Go here for a list of free museums in NJ that don’t require passes.
List of Museums & Park Passes:
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ: Each pass admits two adults and three children.
The Frick Collection, NYC: Museum closed for renovations. Please see https://www.frick.org/ for further updates and other resources.
Guggenheim Museum, NYC: Each pass admits four adults & children under 12. Pass has reciprocal privileges at other museums. Check museum website for details.
Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ: One pass admits two adults and two children.
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton, NJ: One pass admits four guests, children under 6 are free.
Museum of Modern Art, NYC: Each pass admits five adults, children 16 and under are free.
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Airport, NJ: Each pass admits two adults and six children.
NJ State Parks: Pass permits free parking (admits 1 car) to the bearer visiting state parks/forests. *Pass is valid until 9/3/2024. Island Beach will need pass after 9/3/2024.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, Forked River, NJ: Each pass permits two adults and four children (under age twelve).
U.S.S. Intrepid, NYC: Each pass admits two adults and two children. Must show MTPL library card.
Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center, Millville, NJ: Each pass admits two adults, all children under the age of 18 in the household are free.
Discounted Museum & Park Tickets- ALL TICKETS MUST BE PAID FOR WITH CASH OR CHECKS AT THE CIRCULATION DESK.
American Museum of Natural History, NYC: Single-use tickets are available at the cost of $10 each (our cost). Each ticket is also good for admission to your choice of: one special exhibition, IMAX film or Planetarium show. All purchases are final. Five ticket maximum. Tickets from the museum are normally priced approximately at $25 for adults & $14 for kids.
Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Point Pleasant, NJ: Single-use tickets are available at the cost of $7.50 each (our cost). Cash or check only. All purchases are final. Five ticket maximum. Ages 2 and under are FREE. Tickets from the aquarium are normally priced approximately at $18 for adults, $13 for seniors (65&up) and $12 for kids (ages 3-11).
THE FOLLOWING TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED DIRECTLY WITH OUR LIBRARY DISCOUNT CODE:
Big Kahuna’s (formerly Sahara Sam’s Oasis), West Berlin, NJ: click on the link, type in e-store discount code- MDDPUBLIC24.
Crayola Experience, Easton, PA.: go to https://tickets.crayolaexperience.com, store name is Middletown.
Diggerland, West Berlin, NJ: click on the link to purchase discounted tickets via Diggerland website.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ: show your library card to get $3 off admission.
MUSEUM PASSES FAQ
Who can check out a museum pass?
Middletown Public Library cardholders (adults only), in good standing, are eligible to check out one museum pass at a time.
Where can I pick up a museum pass?
Museum passes must be picked up & returned only at the Circulation Desk.
Can I reserve a museum pass for pick-up?
No. Passes are on a first come, first served basis. The passes cannot be renewed or placed on hold.
Where can I return a museum pass?
Museum passes must be returned to the Library Circulation desk. Please hand the plastic case directly to a staff member & be sure that the museum pass is returned with the case. If returned in the book drop, a $10 fee will be added to your account.
How long can I keep a museum pass?
Passes may be checked out for 3 days except for those that are single use passes such as the American Museum of Natural History and Jenkinson’s Aquarium.
What if I don’t return the pass on time?
A late fee of $5/day will apply with a maximum late fine of $50. After 10 days late, the full replacement cost of the pass will be charged to patron’s account. There will be a $5 fee for lost/damaged case and/or lanyard. Replacement fee for each museum pass varies, depending on the museum.
The museum pass program is made possible thanks to the generosity of Joan and Robert Rechnitz, Senator Joseph Kyrillos, Marrone Family and the Friends of the Library.