Museum Passes
Island Park residents can now enjoy the wide cultural universe that Long Island and New York City have to offer, by taking advantage of our Museum Pass Program. The Library is offering free passes so that you and your family may enjoy visiting the following museums.

Available Passes

American Museum of Natural History

Cradle of Aviation

Guggenheim Museum

Intrepid-Sea, Air, & Space Museum

Long Island Children's Museum

Nassau County Firefighters Museum

New York Botanical Gardens  - Expires October 31, 2009

Old Westbury Gardens

Click here to read specifics in the Museum Pass Policy/Usage Agreement for borrowing the museum passes

To make use of the program, individuals must have a valid Island Park Library card in good standing. 
To check availability of the passes, please ask for Maria Klein (516) 432-0122.

Descriptions

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West & 79th St NY, NY 10024 (212) 769-5100 http://www.amnh.org/

Among the most famous museums in the world, the vast collections and exhibits illuminates key areas of science and serves as a guide to our planet and window to culture. The Museum offers thrilling space shows at the Hayden Planetarium, spectacular IMAX films and award-winning special exhibits. Please note that exhibition information can change quickly. For the most up to date information on current exhibitions, hall closings, advance ticketing and more, please call (212) 769-5100. This service is also available in Spanish.

The Museum is open daily, 10AM-5:45PM
The Museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Museum pass allows admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18 years of age. Included is a 10% discount at the gift shop. Call the museum for specific parking garages that validate museum admission.

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd Garden City, NY 11530 (516)572-4111 www.cradleofaviation.org

The history of aviation, the history of Long Island and the history of the United States became intimately entwined with the dawn of flight. From the early days Long Island has played a very important role in the development and growth of aviation and aerospace.

Days and Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30AM-5:00PM & The IMAX Theatre is open 7 days a week

The museum pass is for 2 adults, 4 children, ages 18 and younger, 15% discount for the museum store, and a discount on the purchase of IMAX tickets.

Guggenheim Museum

1071 5th Ave. NY, NY 10128 (212) 423-3500 http://www.guggenheim.org/

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is home to one of the world's finest collections of Modern and contemporary art. The distinctive exhibits and permanent collection underline the mission  of the Guggenheim is to promote the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture and other manifestations of contemporary visual culture.

Hours: Saturday -Wednesday: 10am-5:45pm, Friday 10AM-7:45PM, Closed Thursday.

Museum pass allows admission for 2 adults and 5 children under 18 years of age. Children 12 and under are free. There are 2 parking garages at 89th and 90th St. The information desk will validate parking; show ticket when leaving the museum.

Intrepid-Sea, Air & Space Museum

One Intrepid Square West 46th St. & 12th Ave. New York, NY 10036 877-957-SHIP (7447) or 212-245-0072 http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/

One of the most successful battle ships in US History, the Intrepid is a national historic landmark and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. In 1943, the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier was commissioned for service in World War II and went on to serve as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam. Today the museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events that make Intrepid a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement. While here, you can also ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, or tour the inside of the world's fastest commercial airplane, the Concorde.

Hour of Operation: Spring(April 1-Sept 30) Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM Sat, Sun & Holidays 10AM-6PM
                                 Winter(Oct 1-Mar 31) Closed Mondays, Tues-Sun & holidays 10AM-5PM
Closed Christmas Day & Thanksgiving Day. Last ticket sold one hour prior to closing.

The membership includes free admission for two adults and up to three children, and a $2.00 discount off admission to the Navy Flight Simulator, and a 15% discount at the Intrepid Museum Store, and a 20% discount off food, beverage and merchandise at Planet Hollywood.

Long Island Children's Museum

11 Davis Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 227-5800 http://www.licm.org/

Long Island Children's Museum is a learning laboratory where hands-on exhibits invite visitors to experiment, examine and play. Through lively interdisciplinary activities, children and adults can share in the excitement of the learning process as they explore the world in which we live. The museum is designed for infants through 12 and their grownups.

Hours : July-August: Open daily, 10AM-5PM     September-June: Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
The museum's calendar closely follows the holiday and vacation schedules of local school districts. Check for holiday openings /closings. http://www.licm.org/planning_your_visit_2.php or call 227-5800.

Museum pass includes free admission for all children from one household and 2 accompanying adults. There is a 10% discount on purchases made in the Museum store.

The Nassau County Firefighters Museum
and Education Center

One Davis Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 (516)572-4177 www.ncfiremuseum.org

The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is a nearly 10,000 square foot interactive facility where visitors can experience first-hand the proud tradition of firefighting in our communities.  People of all ages will enjoy the interactive gallery that is as informative as it is fun...Call 911, Crawl Low in Smoke, Stop-Drop-Roll, Home Escape Planning and much more! It's an opportunity to learn how to protect yourself, your family and their property from fires, burns and other common household hazards.

Hours: Open daily Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.  From July until the end of August, the Museum is open 7 days a week!

Museum pass includes free admission for up to 4 visitors.

The New York Botanical Garden

Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road Bronx, New York 10458 (718) 817-8700 http://www.nybg.org/

This pass expires October 31, 2009 and will not be renewed

Founded in 1891 by botanist Nathaniel Lord Britton, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is today a National Historic Landmark and one of the world's outstanding horticultural and educational resources. This 250-acre verdant oasis offers twenty-seven outdoor gardens to stroll, ranging from rose to rock to rhododendron.  The jewel of this horticultural haven is the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, the country's largest Victorian crystal palace, filled with the fragrance of exotic and unusual tropical and desert plants from around the world.

The Garden is open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Except for the following dates with early closings: May 20, 2009: 10AM-3PM & June 4, 2009: 10AM-3PM
The Garden is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Mondays
Except for the following dates: May 25, Memorial Day: 10AM-6PM, September 7, Labor Day: 10AM-6PM & October 12, Columbus Day: 10AM-6PM
**Other special exhibitions and events, such as Members-only Previews, may cause early closing of Garden areas. Please confirm hours on the day of your visit by calling 718.817.8700.

The museum pass includes free admission for two adults and children in the household under 16 years of age. You may also take advantage of a 10% discount at the Shop in the Garden.

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury, NY 11586 (516) 333-0048 http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/

Old Westbury Gardens is a magnificent example of the finest in period landscape design and architecture in America. Completed in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley, Old Westbury Gardens is the former home of John S. Phipps and his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps. The Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 160 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. Guests are invited to tour the house and stroll the gardens at their leisure, Old Westbury Gardens Volunteers provide daily tours of Westbury House on the hour and the half-hour, and of the gardens at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Guided tours last approximately 45 minutes.

Hours of Operation during the Season :  Westbury House and Gardens are open every day EXCEPT TUESDAYS, from April 26^th to October 31^st from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with the last vehicle allowed onto the property at 4:00 pm.  Only the Gardens are property at 4:00 pm. Open every day EXCEPT TUESDAYS, April 7^th to April 25^th, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Museum pass includes free admission to the museum for 2 adults and their children as well as a 10% discount at the Garden Gate Gift shop and the Garden Plant Shop.

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