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Borrow a Museum Pass

Parkland Community Library has partnered with several incredible museums in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and New York City to provide library patrons and their families access to one-of-a-kind educational experiences. We are pleased to offer you exclusive access to museum passes, providing a remarkable opportunity to delve into the rich cultural heritage preserved within these esteemed institutions. With these passes, you will unlock a world of art, history, and innovation, immersing yourself in awe-inspiring exhibitions and captivating displays. Enjoy the journey of enlightenment as you explore renowned galleries and discover extraordinary masterpieces. Don’t miss out on this promotional offering to experience the wonders 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’ “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 for Parkland residents and paying non-residents only.

New! Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
New! African American Museum in Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
New! 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
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
New! National Liberty Museum (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
National Museum of Industrial History (Bethlehem, PA) —Details & Availability
New! Penn Museum (Philadelphia, PA) —Details & Availability
New! 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 loan period of one week and are not available for renewal.

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 replacement rate determined by the library. 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 by using our online catalog or calling the Reference Desk at (610) 398-1361 x106. Search the catalog for “museum pass,” use the links further down on this page, 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.

Go To Our Special Collections Page

Explore your area! Borrow a museum pass today!