To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Museums
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
212-769-5100
https://www.amnh.org/
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American Museum of Natural History
Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world. The museum complex, located in New York City, contains 45 permanent exhibition halls, a planetarium, and a library. Its collections contain over 100 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, as well as specialized collections for frozen tissue and genomic and astrophysical data. There is a museum shop on the premises, as well as many opportunities for food and drink.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
A pass consists of 4 vouchers in a barcoded pouch. Each voucher can be redeemed for free admission for 1 person to the Museum's permanent collection, as well as one special exhibition or show.
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-471-0589
https://mhdm.org/
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Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Located in the heart of Poughkeepsie, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum captures the imaginations of its 80,000 yearly visitors with a variety of hands-on exhibits aimed at children 12 and under. The museum's core values include school readiness, health, and community-building, and it showcases these with exhibits that focus on early literacy, early STEM knowledge, art, and wellness. Spread across five galleries and a children's garden, the museum's offerings include the Early Learning Junction, a playground that prepares children ages zero to four for school, science exhibits exploring magnetism and fluid dynamics, and the WonderDome, an immersive play space focusing on light and color. Several other spaces combine learning with the fun of play. The museum also puts on many events, a number of which are free with admission, including story readings, science demos, and even LEGO robotics. Just outside of the museum is the Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market, a seasonal farmer's market, another way the museum is integrated into the community. The museum is completely accessible and offers sensory aids upon request. While you may not bring food or drink into the museum, there is a Snack Zone for those amenities. In addition, there is a gift store on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 5 people (must include at least 1 adult).
Cannot be used for school group visits, birthday paries, groups visits, or special events.
You must present your library card and photo ID, along with your museum pass, when entering.