Your library card allows you to check out passes for free admission and special discounts at select museums. You can view more information below and see where we have passes available.
- You can pick up the pass any time on the pickup date for your reservation.
- You have three days to use the pass.
- The pass can be returned at any time on or before its due date.
Need to cancel a pass? Contact us.
Available Passes
The AKC Museum of the Dog
New York, NY / 212-696-8360 / museumofthedog.org
This pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 children. Passholders will also receive $5 off additional admission tickets, 10% off in museum gift shop (onsite, day-of visit), and 10% off individual or family level membership.
The Guggenheim Musuem
New York, NY / 212-423-3500
https://www.guggenheim.org
This pass admits 5 adults and up to 5 children under age 18 into the museum. Bypass lines by presenting this pass to the Membership Desk in order to pick up expedited tickets.
10% discount at the Museum Store, Café, and restaurant.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn, NY / 718-623-7200 / bbg.org
This pass admits 2 adults and any accompanying children under 16 years of age to free general admission to the gardens. The Pass does not include special festivals or member’s only events. Admission is free every Tuesday to The Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Museum Pass is not needed on Tuesdays. Museum restrictions may apply.
The Historic Village at Allaire
Farmingdale, NJ / 732-919-3500 / https://allairevillage.org/
Two passes are included for each reservation. Each pass admits:
- 1 adult and 1 child under 18.
- Free admission to Flea Markets (9 a year) and Craft Shows (3 a year).
- A 10% discount at the Village General Store and Bakery.
- A 10% discount on Village Special Event Tickets through Eventbrite.
- A complimentary ticket to one History Kids Club event for each child.
Intrepid Air & Space Museum
New York, NY / 646-381-5030 / https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
This pass covers free general admission for 2 adults and 2 children to the museum. This pass is good only for admission during normal museum hours. Restrictions may apply.
The Space Shuttle Pavilion IS INCLUDED.
The Morris Museum
Morristown, NJ / 973-971-3700 / https://morrismuseum.org/
This pass admits 2 adults and 3 children. The Morris Museum’s mission is to elevate the cultural consciousness, excite the mind and enhance the quality of life by advancing the understanding and enjoyment of the visual and performing arts, natural and physical sciences and humanities.
The Museum of the American Revolution
Philadeplhia, PA / 215-253-6731 / https://www.amrevmuseum.org/
Pass admits two (2) adults and four (4) youth (ages 6-17). Children 5 and under are free. Passholders also receive a 10% discount at Cross Keys Café and the Museum Shop. The card must be presented for the first available time slots on the same day and guests may not reserve future days.
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Madison, NJ / 973-377-2982/ https://metc.org/
This pass provides free admission for 2 adults and all children under 18. It also provides a 10% discount at the METC store.
The Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY / 212-708-9400 / https://www.moma.org/
The benefits of this pass include free admission for the pass holder and up to four (4) guests, free tickets to MoMA film programs, plus discounts on select parking and dining.
The Newark Museum of Art
Newark, NJ / 973-596-6550/ https://www.newarkmuseumart.org/
Pass allows free admission for 2 adults and all children under 16. Show the pass for a 10% discount at the Museum gift shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can reserve museum passes?
Franklin Township cardholders over 18 years of age in good standing may borrow museum passes. Online temporary registrations and reciprocal borrowers do not qualify.
How do I reserve a museum pass?
Passes can be reserved online or by calling the Reference Desk at 732.873.8700 option 3.
Is there a charge to borrow a museum pass?
There is no charge to borrow a museum pass.
How many passes can I resever?
One museum pass may be reserved per day, per card. Each museum may be reserved one time per month, and you may have up to five dates reserved at a time.
How far in advance can I reserve a museum pass?
Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance.
How many people can use each pass?
The membership conditions of each museum vary and are indicated in the description for each pass.
How and when can I pick up passes?
Passes may be picked up at the Reference Desk any time on your pick-up date.
Do I need my library card to pick up passes?
Yes, you will need to present the library card that you used when reserving the pass to pick it up.
Can I renew my pass?
Checked out passes cannot be renewed or extended. Digital passes are valid only on the “Day of Use” indicated on the reservation.
How do I return my musuem pass?
- Passes must be returned at any Library Service Desk or in the Media Drop at the branch they were borrowed from.
- Passes can be returned when the library is closed via the Media Drop.
- If the library is closed for the day on the pass’s due date, the pass will be due by 11 am the next day the library is open.
- Passes need to be returned on time so others may use them. Thank you for your consideration of others who are waiting to use the pass.
- Print-On-Demand passes do not need to be returned.
What is the fee if I return a pass late?
Late fees for physical passes are $10 a day.
What is the replacement fee if I lose a pass?
The replacement cost is $75.
What happens if I don’t pick up my pass?
If you do not pick up your pass by the reserved date, it will constitute a “No Show.” If the reservation is canceled the day before or the day of the reserved date, it will also be considered a “No Show.” Because demand for passes is high, two “no shows” in a 60-day period may result in a two-month block on museum pass reservations.
How do I cancel my reservation?
Reservations can be canceled up to two days before the “Day of Use.” You can cancel by visiting the MusuemKey page and clicking on My Account or by calling 732-873-8700 option 3. If the reservation is canceled the day before or the day of the “Day of Use,” it will be considered a “No Show.” Because demand for passes is extremely high, two “no shows” in a 60-day period may result in a two-month block on museum pass reservations.