The Lewisboro Library is pleased to offer to our patrons free and discount passes to select area museums. Thank you to our many sponsors for all of these wonderful opportunities and to the One Hundred Ways Foundation for their generous sponsorship.
How it Works
The Library has a limited number of passes available for each participating museum on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes are only available to adult (18 or above) Lewisboro Library patrons.
Museum passes are loaned out for up to FOUR DAYS and three nights. Pass kits must be returned to the circulation desk before closing on the due date. They cannot be renewed.
Late fees of up to $10 per day, up to the full cost of the kit, will be imposed for every day a kit (or part of a kit) is late. Replacement cost is the full cost of the pass kit. Passes must be returned inside the library. They cannot be renewed.
How to Reserve a Museum Pass
Please call the Library or stop in to reserve your museum pass. Passes must be picked up and returned to the Library circulation desk. Passes cannot be returned in the outside book drop.
Before You Go
Please be sure to call or visit each museum’s website for current hours and exhibition information. Passes may be limited to general admission only and not cover special exhibits.
Participating Museums
9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
(212) 312-8800
Learn about the history of the 9/11 attacks and 1993 World Trade Center bombing at the site where the Twin Towers once stood. Dedicated to deepening understanding of 9/11’s continuing impact in America and around the world
Admits 2 Adults and 2 Children (17 and under)
20% discount in the museum store
Complimentary audio guides
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum*
258 Main Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-4519
The Aldrich was founded in 1964 with the purpose of being one of the first truly contemporary art museums in the United States
Admits pass holder and up to 4 accompanying family members, for a total of 5 guests.
Valid for general admission ONLY
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
New York, NY, 10024
(212)769-5100
Founded in 1869, the Museum’s mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe
Patrons limited to 2 vouchers per family every 6 months
Each Voucher admits 1 person for
general admission
Voucher is also valid for 1 ticket to special exhibition/show
Online reservations required in advance on the museum’s website at amnh.org/plan-your-visit
Boscobel House and Gardens
1601 Rt 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 265-3638
A 19th century Gregorian mansion with gardens, orchards and striking views hosting regular cultural events
Admits 1 adult and 3 guests of any age. Additional children 4 and under are free
Access to gardens, grounds and the visitor’s center are available
It is NOT accepted for special events
The house is closed temporarily for repairs
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 721-1223
CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play
Admits 2 adults and 2 children OR
1 adult and 3 children. (Children under 18 require adult supervision.)
15% discount at the museum store
Discounts to local family restaurants
Reserve Timed Entry Tickets at https://cmom.org/packages. To login, use the Library Membership #37456 found on the pass. Patron will receive an email with the CMOM eTicket(s) to present with the museum pass at admissions
Danbury Railway Museum
120 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-8337
This pass courtesy of
Kathleen and Joseph Gansert
Fully restored train station, built in 1903, houses a collection of historically significant artifacts and a research library covering railroading’s rich heritage in New England and the northeast United States
Admits 6 people
to museum and railyard on regular operating days
When operating, rides in the railyard are available at an additional charge
$1 discount off admission
to special events
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 0660
(203) 416-3521
The Discovery and Science Center and Planetarium provide dynamic, hands-on STEAM experiences that resonate with the innate curiosity, learning desire, and spirit of exploration of their guests
Admits 4 children under age 18
at no charge
Requires 1 paid adult admission to accompany children
Pass does not include adult admissions to the planetarium or demonstrations
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 557-4400
A non-profit science education organization, focusing on the natural world and sustainability
Admits 2 adults and up to 3 children to the outdoor Connecticut Birds of Prey exhibit, Animal Hall and Natureplace
No dogs allowed as this is nature sanctuary
$10 discount in gift shop
Empire Pass
New York State Parks
Admits pass holder and their occupants in ONE VEHICLE at time of entry
Day-use entry only
Not valid for special events
Does not include waiver for additional fees
See guidelines and which parks accept the pass at parks.ny.gov/admission/empire-passport
FDR Presidential Library
and Museum
4079 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 486-7770
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum focuses on inspiring research and education through the lives of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. The library’s rich archives have made it a popular destination for over 80 years
Admits 1 family – up to 5 individuals
to Library and Museum ONLY
Completed form, available at Lewisboro Library, and ID required for admission
The Frick Collection
Currently CLOSED for renovations until later in 2024.
Pass will be available then.
Hammond Museum and Stroll Garden
28 Deveau Road
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5033
This museum offers Japanese art and beautifully-preserved 3.5 acre Japanese stroll garden. It’s changing exhibits, lectures and programs reflect the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures
Admits 4 guests per visit
Open May 1st – November 30th
Virtual exhibits and programs available when grounds are closed
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-0072
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
Admits 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 18
Children 4 and under are free
Discounted tickets for additional guests: $18 Adult, $13 Child
Access to the Express, Members-only admission line
Patrons MUST bring their library card to the museum
along with the pass
Katonah Museum of Art*
134 Jay Street
Katonah, NY 10536
(914) 232-9555
The Katonah Museum of Art is a non-collecting institution geared towards visual arts. The museum presents changing exhibitions that cross artistic disciplines, cultures, and historical periods
Admits 2 adults and all household children
Advance reservations are required
Reservations can be made at katonahmuseum.org/visit
Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-1000
An interactive science museum and learning center which offers exhibits for the whole family, including the largest IMAX Dome theater in the U.S.
$3 discount for library cardholders only
Each person MUST have a library card with them for discount
No museum PASS required
Discounts for Exhibition or Exhibition + Film (not for Film Only)
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue @ 103rd St.
Ramp access @ 104th St.
New York, NY 10029
(914) 232-9555
A history and art museum founded in 1923 to preserve and present the history of New York City, and its people
Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children
Additional Benefits: 20% discount in the Museum Shop and Café
New York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-3400
An American history museum and library founded in 1804 as New York’s first museum. Experience 400 years of history through groundbreaking exhibitions, outstanding collections and immersive films
Admits 2 Adults and up to 4 Children under the age of 18
Additional Benefits: Discount at Store, Restaurant and Café
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
(between 88th and 89th Streets)
Committed to innovation, the museum collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures.
Admits 4 adults or students
Children under the age of 12 are always free
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford CT 06903
(203) 977-6521
This museum property is home to a 10-acre working farm, a museum and gallery, an interactive nature center, 80 acres of outdoor trails, a large planetarium and observatory with research telescope, and a nature-inspired playground
Admits 2 adults of the same household and their children under the age of 18
Free parking and 50% discount on admission to Family Festival weekends
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Mathews Park
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899-0606
This pass courtesy of Kathleen and Joseph Gansert
Stepping Stones Museum for Children is a hands-on children’s museum for ages 10 and under. It seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning and enhances children’s understanding of the world through play
Admits 1 free admission per 1 paid admission
3 free admissions MAX per party
Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Road
New Windsor, NY 12553
Storm King Art Center is a 500-acre outdoor museum located in New York’s Hudson Valley, where visitors experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky. Changing exhibitions, programming, and seasons offer discoveries with every visit
Admits 2 adults and all children living in the household
Westchester Children’s Museum
100 Playland Pkwy
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 421-5050
A children’s museum with a one-of-a-kind environment and location for creative, STEAM-based playful learning for kids age 0-12
Admits 2 adults and 2 children
or 1 adult and 3 children
All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- The Aldrich (Ridgefield) and Katonah Museums are members of the Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance (FWMA), which means that these passes can be used at other museums that belong to the Alliance. FWMA museums also include the Bruce Museum (Greenwich), the Barnum Museum (Bridgeport), the Hudson River Museum (Yonkers), the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art (Peekskill), Neuberger (Purchase) and Wave Hill (Bronx)
