Museum Passes

Enjoy free admission to Northeast Ohio arts and cultural organizations with your library card.

Please note: Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. 

Participating Organizations

Please make sure to call the museum to confirm hours of operation & specific details before visiting.

The Akron Art Museum

Admission for 2 adults and any children under 18 living at the same address.

Akron Children’s Museum

Admission for up to six individuals.

Akron Zoo

Admission for 2 adults and 4 children.

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Admission to ticketed exhibitions for 2 adults and all children 17 and under that live in the same address. The CMA museum pass also provides a $7 flat rate parking.

Holden Forests & Gardens (Holden Arboretum / Cleveland Botanical Garden)

Free general admission for six individuals (adults or children) to either the Holden Arboretum or Cleveland Botanical Garden. Free parking is available at Holden, discount parking available at Cleveland.

Special Note: Holden limits this pass to one use per household from 6/10/2026 - 6/30/2027.

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Admission for 2 adults and any household children or grandchildren.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Free general admission to either 4 adult or 2 adults and all children in same household. Does not allow any other membership benefits. Cannot be used for special exhibitions, ticketed events, or special events.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Free self-guided tours for up to 2 adults and 7 youths (0-17 years old) during regular admission hours. Includes free on-site parking. Not valid for special events. 

Western Reserve Historical Society

Admission to all WRHS sites across Northeast Ohio including The Cleveland History Center Museum, Crawford Auto Aviation Museum, and Hale Farm & Village.

Basics of Borrowing

• Checkout limit of one pass per household.
• Available to borrow at the library on a first-come, first served basis. Reservations are not available for passes.
• Borrowers must be current library cardholders in good standing, ages 18 years of age or older.
• Passes are loaned for a one-week loan period with no renewal.
• Late fees will be charged at the rate of $5.00 per day.
• Passes must be returned to a person at the library. Do not return passes in drive-thru book drop.
• If your pass is lost, stolen or damaged, you will be held responsible for all applicable replacement costs and processing fees–up to $250, plus any accrued late return fees.