Borrow a Museum Pass
Parkland Community Library has partnered with several esteemed museums in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and New York City to provide library patrons and their families access to unparalleled educational experiences. We are delighted to offer exclusive access to museum passes, presenting a significant opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage preserved within these distinguished institutions. With these passes, recipients will gain access to a world of art, history, and innovation, including inspiring exhibitions and captivating displays. We invite you to explore renowned galleries and discover extraordinary masterpieces. Do not miss this promotional opportunity to experience the cultural riches of our local museums.
Our current offerings are listed below. Click here for a complete list of museum passes within our catalog.
The following passes grant full admission to the museums unless otherwise noted. Additional restrictions other than those listed by clicking on a pass’s “Details & Availability” link below may apply, including, but not limited to, no admission to special exhibits and limited admittance on certain days.
These museum passes are available exclusively to Parkland residents and to paying non-residents.
- Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve (New Hope, PA) —Details & Availability
- Da Vinci Science Center (Allentown, PA) —Details & Availability
- Elmwood Park Zoo (Norristown, PA) —Details & Availability (Elmwood Park Zoo is closed for updates.)
- Independence Seaport (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- Intrepid Museum (New York, NY) —Details & Availability
- Museum of the American Revolution (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- Mütter Museum (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- National Constitution Center (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- National Liberty Museum (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- National Museum of Industrial History (Bethlehem, PA) —Details & Availability
- Penn Museum (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
- Philadelphia Magic Garden (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
These museum passes are available to any Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative (LCLC) cardholder.
- America on Wheels (Allentown, PA) —Details & Availability
- Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum (Allentown, PA) —Details & Availability
- Reading Public Museum (Reading, PA) —Details & Availability
Borrowing Limits Apply
Patrons may borrow one pass package per museum. All museum passes have a one-week loan period and cannot be renewed.
What Happens if I Lose a Pass or Return It Late?
Late passes incur a $10.00/day fine.
Lost passes are assessed at the library’s replacement rate. This replacement rate is listed in our online catalog and on the pass package.
Reserve A Pass
Place a hold on a museum pass, just like any other item in our collection, using our online catalog or calling the Reference Desk at (610) 398-1361 x106. Search the catalog for “museum pass,” use the links below, or call us to get started!
Return A Pass
Passes must be returned directly to our Circulation Desk during regular business hours. Please check our hours here.
