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:
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA: Each pass admits 2 adults and 5 children.
Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ: Each pass admits 2 adults and 3 children.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY: Each pass admits 2 adults and children under 17.
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford, NJ: Each pass admits 2 adults and 3 children.
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA: Each pass admits 6 people.
The Frick Collection, NYC: Each pass admits 2 adults. Youth ages 10-18 are free and children under 10 not admitted.
Guggenheim Museum, NYC: Each pass admits 4 adults and children under 12.
Historic Village at Allaire: Each pass admits 2 adults and 2 children, plus 10% off in the general store and bakery.
Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, NJ: One pass admits 2 adults and 2 children.
Museum of Modern Art, NYC: Each pass admits 5 adults, children 16 and under are free.
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Airport, NJ: Each pass admits 2 adults and 6 children.
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA: Each pass admits 2 adults and 4 children.
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark, NJ: Each pass admits 2 adults and children under 18.
The New York HISTORICAL, NYC: Each pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under 18.
9/11 Memorial & Museum, NYC: Each pass admits 2 adults and 2 children (17 and under).
NJ State Parks: Pass permits free parking (admits 1 car) to the bearer visiting state parks/forests.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, Forked River, NJ: Each pass permits 2 adults and 4 children (under age twelve).
U.S.S. Intrepid, NYC: Each pass admits 2 adults and 2 children. Must show MTPL library card.
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. Must be an adult cardholder in good standing and there is a five ticket maximum, per household. 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. Must be an adult cardholder in good standing and there is a five ticket maximum, per household. 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:
Crayola Experience, Easton, PA.: go to https://tickets.crayolaexperience.com, store name is Middletown.
Diggerland USA, West Berlin, NJ: Use the 2026 Discount Code – DIGMTPL2026 – to get $4 off the purchase of each 2026 Any Day or Date Specific tickets. The discount code can also be used towards $30 off their Birthday Party Packages.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ: show your library card to get $3 off admission when purchasing tickets in-person.
MUSEUM PASSES FAQ
Who can check out a museum pass or purchase discounted tickets?
All Middletown Public Library adult cardholders, in good standing, are eligible to check out museum passes and purchase single-use, discounted museum tickets. Passes may not be checked out with a juvenile library card.
Where can I pick up a museum pass or discounted tickets?
Museum passes must be picked up & returned only at the Circulation Desk. Discounted tickets can also be purchased 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 in advance.
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 any indoor or outdoor book drop, a $5 fee will be added to your account.
How long can I keep a museum pass?
Passes may be checked out for 3 days. No more than one (1) museum pass may be checked out per household at any given time.
Single-use, discounted tickets can be purchased at the Circulation Desk and all purchases are final – there is a five (5) ticket maximum, per household.
What if I don’t return the pass on time?
A late fee of $5/day will apply. After 10 days overdue, the museum pass will be marked lost and the full replacement fee of $50 will be added to your account.
The museum pass program is made possible thanks to the generosity of Joan and Robert Rechnitz, Senator Joseph Kyrillos, the Marrone Family and the Friends of the Library.