The Library Pass Program is underwritten in its entirety by the Friends of the Library. All that’s required to use it is a valid library card and a spirit of adventure!
What it is…
A Museum and Cultural Pass Program for the entire family, providing Schenectady County Public Library families with the opportunity to get reduced or free entrance fees into many of our outstanding historic and cultural venues.
Library Pass Program Guidelines:
- Passes are available from the Central Library of the Schenectady County Public Library located at 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305.
- Passes must be returned to a staff member at the Circulation Desk of the Central Library during regular library hours. Do not use a Drop Box.
- Passes are available to Schenectady County residents (18 and older) who possess a valid library card.
- Passes are first-come, first served; there are no requests or renewals.
- One pass per family at any one time.
- Loan period: 2 days.
- Overdue fee: $5 per day.
- Season: Contact individual organizations for schedule and hours.
- If a Library Pass is lost or stolen, the replacement fee is the responsibility of the card holder.
Participating Organizations:
- Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12210, 518 463-4478- Pass admits up to 4 individuals
- Children 6 & under always free
- Replacement fee: $85
- Berkshire Museum
39 South Street, Pittsfield, Ma. 01201, 413 443-7171- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18
- Children under 3 always free
- Pass does NOT include admission to any feature or program with an added fee
- Replacement fee: $100
- Bennington Museum
72 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201, 802.447.1571- Pass admits 2 adults to museum and research library
- Children and students under 18 admitted free
- Includes 10% discount in museum gift shop
- Replacement fee: $50
- Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, 518.377.2191- Pass admits 1 family of 4- must include 1 adult 18 years or older
- Pass does NOT include SRV rides (Simulated Reality Vehicle rides)
- Replacement fee: $50
- Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002, 413.658.1100- Free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children
- Replacement fee: $50
- FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534, 518 822-8520- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children (5-17 years)
- Children 4 & under always free
- Pass can only be used once per day
- Replacement fee: $10
- Hancock Shaker Village
Rts 20 & 41, PO box 927, Pittsfield, MA 01202, 413.443.0188- Free admission for 2 adults and 4 youth (7-17)
- Children 6 and under free
- Replacement fee: $75
- The Hyde Collection: Historic House & Museum
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, 518.792.1761- Pass admits 1 cardholder and family (2 adults and children under 18)
- Discounted admission to ticketed special exhibits
- Included in admission: audio guides by cellphone, family activities, lectures and programs (excluding special events)
- Replacement fee: $65
- Mabee Farm Historic Site
1080 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12150, 518.887.5073- Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under 18 for house tour
- Replacement fee: $50
- Mass Moca
87 Marshall St., North Adams, Ma. 01247 413.662.2111- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children under 16 to the galleries
- Replacement fee: $100
- miSci (formerly Schenectady Museum and Suits-Bueche Planetarium)
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308, 518.382.7890- Pass admits 2 adults and all children under 18 living in the same household
- Pass includes admission to Planetarium
- Replacement fee: $50
- Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262, 413.298.4100- Pass admits 4 persons
- Children 5 and under free
- 10% discount in the museum store
- Replacement fee: $50
- Old Stone Fort
145 Fort Road, Schoharie, NY 12157, 518.295.7192- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children
- Replacement fee: $10
- Cannot be combined with any other discount or used at Special Events
- Schenectady Civic Players
12 S. Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305, 518.382.2081- Pass admits 1 adult or child
- Pass must be presented at the Box Office prior to 7:30 pm
- Pass subject to seat availability after 7:30 pm
- Contact Box Office for additional seating information
- Replacement fee: $55
- USS Slater:Destroyer Escort Historical Museum
141 Broadway, Albany, NY 12202 518.431.1943- Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children 6-14 on tours during regular hours only
- Children 5 and under free with family
- Not valid on group tours or overnight camping
- Replacement fee: $50
