NYC Library Culture Pass

Reserve free admission for two people or a family of four, depending on the venue, at participating New York City museums, theaters, gardens, zoos, and cultural institutions.

Eligible NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, or Queens Public Library cardholder

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Library access. Eligibility for a public or specialized library card, collection, lending network, or accessible library service. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: Reserve free admission for two people or a family of four, depending on the venue, at participating New York City museums, theaters, gardens, zoos, and cultural institutions.
Who qualifies: Eligible NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, or Queens Public Library cardholder
Requirements: Hold an eligible physical card from NYPL, Brooklyn Public Library, or Queens Public Library; reserve online, observe venue and reservation limits, and bring the required pass and identification.
How to activate: Choose the issuing library at Culture Pass, sign in with the card number and PIN, reserve an available venue and date, then retrieve the pass before the visit.
Cost basis: Included with a qualifying relationship. The benefit adds no separate charge, but the user must already have an eligible card, account, insurance plan, library card, membership, employment, or similar relationship that may itself cost money.
Cost and fees: No additional program fee; card eligibility, underlying library charges, replacement costs, and venue-specific add-ons may apply.
Geography: US, New York City, New York
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

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NYC Library Culture Pass

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Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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