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NOTE: Please check with the location that interests you, as many locations have different hours or require reservations right now. The Library pass may only be checked out for 3 days. Holding the Library pass does not guarantee admission if reservations are full.
The William Jeanes Memorial Library is pleased to to offer you FREE admission passes to more than 20 museum and cultural attractions located nearby, in Philadelphia and surrounding counties, as well as New Jersey. There is something for everyone: race cars and helicopters, gardens and zoos, archaeology, history, and the fine arts.
Passes courtesy of the Friends of the William Jeanes Memorial Library, unless otherwise noted.
Passes :
– Are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To check the status of a pass, you may search the catalog under “Museum Pass” (click here) or call the library at 610-828-0441 during our OPEN hours. Leaving a message on our voicemail does not count as a reservation.
– If the pass you are looking for is in, we will hold it for you for one hour (due to demand.) Passes will not be held overnight.
– May be checked out with an ADULT library card for 3 days.
– There is a limit of one pass per family.
– Must be picked up and returned to the William Jeanes Memorial Library.
– The number of guests admitted with each pass will vary, but each pass admits at least 2 adults and 2 children to the general exhibits only, not special exhibits or classes.
-Anyone with a library card in our system may check out a pass.
-Please only use the pass as described. Any attempt to circumvent the rules of the pass may result in the pass being confiscated by the museum. The patron will be responsible for any replacement charge.
Following is a list of the locations for which we have passes, as well as a description of each attraction taken from their website, along with the address and phone number.
“A leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Philadelphia’s natural history museum offers surprises for all ages, from changing interactive science exhibits to a children’s discovery center, a fossil dig, and opportunities to interact with real science experts.” Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Phone (215) 299-1000. Visit ansp.org or call for hours.
“Tells the story of African Americans in all its permutations: family life, the Civil Rights movement, arts and entertainment, sports, medicine, architecture, politics, religion, law and technology.” Location: 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone (215)574-0380. Visit www.aampmuseum.org or call for hours.
“The nation’s premier aviation museum dedicated to the incredible history of rotary flight.” Location: 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380. Phone (610) 436-9600. Visit americanhelicopter.museum or call for hours.
*This pass is funded by an ARP grant. American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
“We welcome all people to explore cultural identity through the story of Swedes and Scandinavians in America. The American Swedish Historical Museum is a community dedicated to preserving and interpreting material culture, and is alive with celebrations, exhibitions, and learning experiences.” Location: 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145. Phone: (215) 389-1776. Visit americanswedish.org or call for hours.
“America’s most decorated Battleship is now the area’s most exciting museum, open for tours, events and overnight encampments. Exploring ‘BB62’ is experiencing history in a whole new way. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the ship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route.” Location: 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103. Phone (866) 877-6262. Visit battleshipnewjersey.org or call for hours.
“Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve inspires the appreciate and use of native plants by serving as a sanctuary and an educational resource for conservation and stewardship.” Location: 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938. Phone (215) 862-2924. Visit https://bhwp.org/ or call for hours.
“Houses dozens of automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles that were manufactured right here in Pennsylvania while the industry was still in its infancy. Prior to that time, the region produced multitudes of horse-drawn vehicles, of which many examples can be found at the Museum.” Location: 85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA 19512. Phone (610) 367-2090. Visit boyertownmuseum.org or call for hours.
“The Conservancy is a leading local and national advocate for responsible land use, open space preservation and water protection. The Conservancy focuses on integrating conservation with economic development through its Land Stewardship and Municipal Assistance programs, and works with individuals; state, county and municipal governments; and private organizations to permanently protect and conserve natural, cultural and scenic resources.”
“In 1971, the Conservancy opened the Brandywine River Museum of Art in the renovated Hoffman’s Mill, a former gristmill built in 1864 that was part of the Conservancy’s first preservation efforts. The Museum has an international reputation for its unparalleled collection and its dedication to American art with primary emphasis on the art of the Brandywine region, American illustration, still life and landscape painting, and the work of the Wyeth family.” Location: 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Phone (610) 388-2700. Visit brandywine.org or call for hours.
*Passes courtesy of PECO.
(Note: The Garden is only open from April through October.)
“Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers… It is a garden of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home.” Location: 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087. Phone: (610) 687-4163. Visit chanticleergarden.org or call for hours.
“Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America’s most notorious criminals, including ‘Slick Willie’ Sutton and ‘Scarface’ Al Capone.” Please note: this pass does not include admission to The Terror Behind the Walls attraction. Location: 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Phone: (215) 236-3300. Visit www.easternstate.org or call for hours.
“Currently maintains a collection of over 100 species primarily indigenous to the Americas. Highlights of the collection include bald and golden eagles, Chacoan peccaries, howler monkeys, bighorn sheep and timber wolves.” Location: 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401. Phone: (800) 652-4143. Visit elmwoodparkzoo.org or call for hours.
“Everhart Museum is one of the oldest museums in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the only natural history, science, and art museum in the region.” Location: 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA 18510. Phone: (570) 346-7186. Visit everhart-museum.org or call for hours.
“One of the only intact Revolutionary War battlefields and the only fort in Philadelphia!” Location: 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Phone: (215) 685-4167. Visit fortmufflin.us or call for hours.
“Serves as a museum of religious art and history. Visitors explore beliefs and practices through renowned art collections, including ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and American Indian. [The founder]’s collection of medieval stained glass and sculpture is considered to be one of the country’s finest.” Location: 1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, 19009. Phone (267) 502-2600. Visit glencairnmuseum.org or call for hours.
Please Note: GLENCAIRN MUSEUM has changed their visitor policy. All visitors must now make a (free) tour reservation in advance. See this page of their website for more details: https://glencairnmuseum.org/visiting-the-museum
“Please contact the Museum for reservations. Tour size is limited. If you arrive without a reservation and the tour is full you will be turned away. To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend making a tour reservation. Please call 267.502.2990 when you are ready to schedule your tour or click here to book a tour via email.“
“An internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century.” Location: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128. Phone: (212) 423-3500. Visit guggenheim.org or call for hours.
“The Highlands Mansion and Gardens is a 44-acre historic site with a late 18th century Georgian mansion and two-acre formal garden.” Location: 7001 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Phone: (215) 641-2687. Visit highlandshistorical.org or call for hours.
“Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, ship owner, miller, iron-master, shop-owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture.” The Lodge is open for tours on Sundays only, so please plan ahead. Location: 553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA, 19034. Phone (215) 646-1595. Visit http://www.historichopelodge.org or call for hours and more info.
“Primary repository of art, artifacts and archival materials documenting the diverse maritime history of the Greater Delaware Valley.” Location: 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone (215)413-8655. Visit phillyseaport.org or call for hours.
“With a century of conservation history, Audubon strives to conserve and restore the habitats we share with all wildlife, focusing on the needs of birds. Everyday you can hike some of our gorgeous trails that cover around 9 miles that traverse a large variety of terrains and difficulty levels. With a wide array of Meadows, woods, and water, Mill Grove is an ideal local destination for birding with a great chance to see a wide array of different species. Do not forget your binoculars, your listening ears, and sunscreen! We have a bird blind located on our Bird Habitat trail just off the paved Audubon Loop Trail (not far from the the copper mine tower ruins) for those who wish to be extra sneaky watching the birds in the adjoining meadow. Location: 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403. Phone: (610) 666-5593. Visit their website HERE or call for hours.
“Two worlds to explore. MM: Built to house Henry Mercer’s extensive collection of objects representing everyday life in the pre-industrial age. FC: A window into Henry Mercer’s unique architectural and artistic vision, this poured concrete estate is comprised of 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces and more than 200 windows.” Location: 84 South Pine Street Doylestown. Phone: (215) 345-0210. FC: East Court Street & Route 313 Doylestown. Phone: (215) 348-9461. Visit www.mercermuseum.org or call for hours.
“Collects, preserves, interprets, & exhibits art, and promotes the Delaware River Valley region’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, focusing on Bucks County.” Location: 138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, 18901. Phone: (215) 340-9800. Visit michenerartmuseum.org or call for hours.
“From the early stirrings of unrest in Boston to the opening shots of the War of Independence, and from signing of the Declaration of Independence to the creation of the American Republic, the Museum’s core exhibition explores the ideas, events, and legacies of America’s revolutionary beginnings.” Location: 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone: (215) 253-6731. Visit https://www.amrevmuseum.org/ or call for hours.
America’s finest museum of medical history, the Mütter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century “cabinet museum” setting. The museum helps the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and to appreciate the history of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Location: 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Phone (215) 560-8564. Visit muttermuseum.org for hours.
“Brings the United States Constitution to life by hosting interactive exhibits and constitutional conversations and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition.” Location: 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone (215) 409-6600. Visit constitutioncenter.org or call for hours. Check out their interactive Constitution here!
“Dedicated to preserving America’s heritage of freedom by encouraging people to find their own place in the story of liberty. Visitors to the Museum enjoy an inspiring and entertaining experience, as they interact with incredible stories of heroes and a collection of contemporary art.” Location: 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone: (215) 925-2800. Visit libertymuseum.org or call for hours.
“One of the world’s great archaeology and anthropology research museums, and the largest university museum in the United States. With roughly one million objects in our care, the Penn Museum encapsulates and illustrates the human story: who we are and where we came from.” Location: 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone (215) 898-4000. Visit www.penn.museum or call for hours.
“PAFA’s museum is internationally known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Its archives house important materials for the study of American art history, museums, and art training.” Location: 118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Phone (215) 972-7600. Visit pafa.org/museum or call for hours.
“Spanning half a block on Philadelphia’s famous South Street, the museum includes an immersive outdoor art installation and indoor galleries. Zagar created the space using nontraditional materials such as folk art statues, found objects, bicycle wheels, colorful glass bottles, hand-made tiles, and thousands of glittering mirrors.” Location: 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19147. Phone: (215)733-0390. Visit phillymagicgardens.org or call for hours.
“The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania houses one of the most significant collections of historic railroad artifacts in the world.” Location: 300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, Strasburg, PA. Phone: (717) 687-8628. Visit rrmuseumpa.org or call for hours.
“A dynamic center of lifelong learning and discovery, is to educate, enlighten and engage current and future generations through the collection, preservation and interpretation of objects of art, science and civilization.” Location: 500 Museum Road, Reading, PA 19611. Phone: (610)371-5850. Visit readingpublicmuseum.org or call for hours.
“Home to a collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and fine and decorative art objects, including some of the best-known literary and historical objects in the world, the Rosenbach serves everyone from school children and families to scholars and casual visitors from around the corner and around the globe.” Location: 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Phone: (215)732-1600. Visit www.rosenbach.org or call for hours.
“Shofuso is a historic Japanese house and garden that has been part of Philadelphia for 60 years. It is nationally ranked by the Journal of Japanese Gardening, is listed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, and is part of the Fairmount Park National Historic District. Guided tours of the house are available at no additional cost but are dependent on docent availability. Groups of 10 or more require a reservation.” Location: Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131. Phone: (215) 878-5097. Visit https://japanphilly.org/welcome/ or call for hours.
“One of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through our theme, ‘The Spirit of Competition,’ we celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines.” Location: 6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia PA 19153. Phone (215) 365-7233. Visit simeonemuseum.org or call for hours.
“Tyler Arboretum is a non-profit public garden in Delaware County, Pennsylvania serving the Greater Philadelphia region. One of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, heritage and champion trees, historic buildings and 17 miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows. The Arboretum is open to the public 362 days a year.” (Hours vary seasonally) Location: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063. Phone (610) 566-9134. Visit tylerarboretum.org or call for hours.
“Washington Crossing Historic Park offers more than 500 acres of American history, natural beauty and family fun.” Location: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Phone: (215) 493-4076. Visit washingtoncrossingpark.org for more information.
“One of the most important collections of statically displayed aircraft in the country… The museum currently has nineteen historical aircraft on display.” Location: 1155 Easton Road, Horsham, PA 19044. Phone: (215) 672-2277. Visit wingsoffreedommuseum.org for more information.
“Tells the story of Philadelphia’s art and artists through a broad range of exhibitions, music events, classes, lectures, and programs.” Location: 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Phone (215) 247-0476. Visit woodmereartmuseum.org or call for hours.
Note: As of the summer of 2023, the BCCM is no longer making their Museum Pass program available to non-Bucks County libraries.
As of Jan 2020, Grounds for Sculpture has discontinued their Library Pass program.
“A National Historic Landmark maintained as a ‘working history’ museum. Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery’s founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930). Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America.” Location: 130 E Swamp Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. Phone: (215) 348-6098.
As of Spring 2020, Morris Arboretum has discontinued their Library Pass Program.
The Museum reopened in 2022 as the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, with limited hours. Admission is currently free with suggested donation. Visit their website here: https://theweitzman.org/
“The Neon Museum of Philadelphia is permanently closed! Please follow our website and social channels, and join our email list for updates on the future of the collection. Thank you for your love and support.”
As of May 27, 2023, the Phildalphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion has closed.
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