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Museum Passes

Museum passes are provided to Ulster County residents through the generosity of the Ulster County Legislature, Ulster County Libraries, and Friends of Library Groups. We are pleased to offer passes to select local attractions available for borrowing by Mid-Hudson Library System Card Holders or Ramapo-Catskill Library System Card Holders (Wallkill, Gardiner, Ellenville, and Cragsmoor), ages 18 years or older, with a valid library card in good standing. [Please note: Library cards obtained digitally are excluded.] Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its museum pass. We strongly recommend that you call or visit the destination’s website to confirm their policies and hours prior to your visit. Passes typically exclude special exhibits or events. The libraries assume no responsibility of any kind arising from the terms of a museum pass.

Bethel Woods Museum

About the Museum: Museum profiling the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival Pass Details: Admits 4 people to museum and special exhibits. Children 2 and under are free. If your group size is larger, additional tickets may be purchased onsite or online. No additional timed-entry reservation is needed. Restrictions: Open Daily: April 1 through December 31 I 10 AM - 5 PM Please check website to...

FDR Library and Museum

About the Museum: FDR’s personal and family papers, manuscripts related to his public career at the state and national level, photographs, sound and motion picture recordings, books, and periodicals. FDR also had a vast memorabilia collection, including ship models, prints and paintings, state gifts, gifts from the American people, and family items. Pass Details: The pass admits 5 people....

Guggenheim Museum

About the Museum: This museum is simply known as the Guggenheim. It is named for the philanthropist Solomon Guggenheim. The Guggenheim has an excellent collection of modern and contemporary art. Pass Details: Free admission for up to four adults or students, plus $5 admission for two additional guests, and children under 12 years of age are always free. Library Pass users do not need to make...

Hudson Highland Nature Museum & Grasshopper Grove

About the Museum: There are two locations (1.5 miles apart). Grasshopper Grove – Nature Play Area at Outdoor Discovery Center is an outdoor discovery area. The Nature Museum at Wildlife Education Center is the home of many live animals as well as exhibits about our local woods, fields, ponds and rivers. Trails are open daily dawn to dusk – and are free, no pets, and library pass is not needed for...

Hudson River Maritime Museum

About the Museum: Museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries. Pass Details: The pass admits two adults and family members. For example, Mom and Dad have 4 children and Grandma and Grandpa with them. Everyone in this family can come in on the Family Pass. Please check website to confirm museum is...

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex

About the Museum: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. As you explore the Museum you will be able to examine original artifacts, view historic video footage and explore interactive exhibits. Hours: Open Monday through Sunday...

Mass MoCA

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States. Fall and Winter Hours: Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays) from 10 AM - 5 PM Closed Thanksgiving Day (November 28) & Christmas Day...

MiSci Museum of Innovation and Science

About the Museum: miSci’s exhibitions and educational programming focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Pass Details: Two adults and 4 children under 18. The patrons of the library receive a 50% discount on museum admission when using the pass at miSci. Planetarium isn’t included. You must print this pass and present it upon arrival. Only valid for the reserved dat...

New York Transit Museum

About the Museum: The New York Transit Museum is a museum that displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in the greater New York City metropolitan region. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM Please check website to confirm the day and time you want to visit. Pass Details: Two adults and up to four children under the age of 18. As well as...

Olana State Historic Site

About the Museum: The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Pass Details: Admits 2 adults for landscape walking and historic house tours. Children 12 and under are free, however they must be included in the reservation when calling. Library Pass holders should call (518) 751-0344 to reserve a tour time. Users...

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

About the Museum: The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is a living museum in Rhinebeck, New York. It owns many examples of airworthy aircraft of the Pioneer Era, World War I and the Golden Age of Aviation between the World Wars, and multiple examples of roadworthy antique automobiles. Hours: Open daily May 1 through October 31: 10 AM – 5 PM Please check website to confirm the day and time you want...

Opus 40 Sculpture Park

About the Museum: Opus 40 is a large environmental sculpture in Saugerties, New York, created by sculptor and quarryman Harvey Fite. It comprises a sprawling series of dry-stone ramps, pedestals and platforms covering 6.5 acres of a bluestone quarry. Hours: Weather permitting, open 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays in late March and April. Fridays and Mondays are added in May. From...

Thomas Cole National Historic Site

About the Museum: The Thomas Cole National Historic Site, also known as Cedar Grove, is a National Historic Landmark that includes the home and the studio of painter Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of American painting. Pass Details: Two Adults (age 16 and up), plus any children (age 15 and under) are free, with strongly recommended advanced booking of Timed-Entry Tickets that...

USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

About the Museum: The USS SLATER DE-766 is a CANNON class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. One of 563 similar ships constructed between 1943 and 1945, the SLATER is the last destroyer escort remaining afloat in the United States today. Pass Details: Admits: 2 adults and 2 children for a tour of the ship, which may be booked by calling or check on tour...