The library has FREE passes to area museums and attractions. Please read the following Guidelines and the User Agreement, and click the link at the bottom of this page to make a reservation from the provided list of available passes and dates.
The library also has a number of discount tickets available for some local attractions & venues. Scroll down for more details.
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Borrowing Guidelines
- Museum passes are available to Harborfields Public Library cardholders who are over the age of 18 and have an account in good standing.
- Only ONE (1) pass may be reserved per day, and each museum’s pass may be reserved ONCE in a 30 day period.
- Reservations may be made 30 days in advance.
- Each pass has different guidelines, so be sure to read the admission policy and call or visit the museum website to learn more about exact opening times, holiday closing dates, and limitations.
Print on Demand Passes:
- Can be printed from home or at the Library
- If a Print on Demand Pass is to be used on a Sunday, and assistance is needed with printing, it is suggested you visit or call the Library on Saturday for printing as Library hours on Sunday are 1-5 PM
- Will only be valid on the “For Use ONLY on” date listed on your reservation confirmation
Pick Up/Return Passes:
- Can be picked up at the Circulation Desk on the "Pickup Date" while the Library is OPEN
- For trips to be taken on a Sunday, passes should be reserved for and picked up on Saturday, as Library hours on Sunday are 1-5 PM
- Can be returned by the "Due Date" to the Circulation Desk or through the Book Drop
- Incur a $10 per day late fee if returned past the scheduled due date
- Will incur a $50 replacement fee if the Pass is lost
Pass Pick Up:
- You may call the Circulation Desk to confirm that the pass you have reserved has been returned by the previous patron.
- Museum Pass User Agreement Form must be signed each time you borrow a Pick Up/Return Pass.
- The adult Harborfields Public Library cardholder picking up the pass must have a valid Harborfields Library card and live at the same address as the person who made the reservation, and will assume ALL RESPONSIBILITY for the pass and any incurred fees.
Return/Late Fees: A Pick Up/Return pass must be returned to the Circulation Desk, or placed in the Book Drop Box on the due date, to avoid a $10 per day late fee. Be advised that unpaid fines will result in museum pass privileges being suspended.
Library Material Fines: Harborfields Public Library cardholders with excessive Library material fines ($50 or more) will not be permitted to reserve a pass until the fine has been paid. If excessive fines are accrued after a museum pass has been reserved, the patron will not be permitted to check out a pass until the fine has been paid. Any user who loses a pass will be charged a $50 replacement fee.
Pass Limits: Only ONE (1) pass may be reserved per day, and each museum’s pass may be reserved ONCE in a 30 day period. Repeat visits to the same museum within the month are not permitted. To ensure fair distribution of passes, only one pass may be checked out to a Harborfields patron/family/address at any given time.
Library Responsibility Waiver: The Library is not responsible for:
- Museum entrance fees
- If a Pick Up/Return Pass is lost or not returned on time for your use
- Reservation(s) made for a day that the Library is CLOSED, or for a day of an emergency closing. Please check the Library website for hours/holiday closings before making a reservation.
User Agreement
- I assume all responsibility for the use of the Museum Pass I am picking up and any incurred fines.
- I have a valid Harborfields Public Library card in good standing, and understand that any fines accrued will be attached to my library card account. Museum Passes must be returned in Book Drop by 9 am or to the Circulation Desk by 11 am the morning of their Return Date. Late Fee - $10 per day / Lost Pass Fee - $50 / Lost Envelope Fee - $5. Unpaid fines will result in Museum Pass privileges being suspended.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to confirm with the museum specific admittance guidelines and privileges, hours of operation, or restrictions.
- The Library is not responsible for museum entrance fees in the event that a pass is lost or not returned on time for my use.
- The Library staff reserves the right to monitor usage to ensure fairness and access for the greatest number of patrons, and reserves the right to suspend my Museum Pass privileges.
CLICK HERE to reserve a museum pass, and to indicate that you have read and understood the guidelines above.
Please take note:
- Each museum sets its own restrictions and you must comply with their rules.
- Some museums require that you reserve a specific time slot for your visit.
- Direct any questions you may have about a specific museum to the museum you want to visit.
These passes can be printed from home or at the library. They have loan period of one (1) day and are valid only for the day reserved.
- Children's Museum of the East End
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
- Cradle of Aviation
- Fire Island Lighthouse
- The Frick Collection
- Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
- Heckscher Museum of Art
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
- The Jewish Museum
- Long Island Maritime Museum
- Nassau County Museum of Art
- Old Westbury Gardens
- Raynham Hall Museum
- Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion & Planetarium
These passes are a physical admission pass/card that must be picked up & returned at the Circulation Desk. They have a loan period of three (3) days.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden (timed tickets also required)
- Empire Pass (New York State Parks)
- Guggenheim
- Hofstra University Museum of Art
- Long Island Children's Museum
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Museum of the City of New York
Harborfields Library cardholders may purchase discounted tickets at the Circulation Desk. Please call 631-757-4200 for the most up-to-date availability and pricing.
Prices and ticket availability are subject to change without notice.
American Museum of Natural History
Discounted Tickets - $10.00 for all ages
Good for one general admission and one special exhibition, film, or live animal exhibition of visitor’s choosing.
All tickets must be reserved online in advance of your visit.
Bronx Zoo
Discounted ticket: $31 for all ages
All visitors must reserve a date-specific ticket in advance. After your purchase, call the Bronx Zoo's Ticket & Reservation department at (800) 433-4149 to select your preferred visit date, provide the voucher serial number, and receive your time specific tickets via email from the Bronx Zoo.
Tickets have an expiration date printed on voucher; they are not replaceable or refundable.
Long Island Aquarium
Discounted Tickets - $39 for adults, $28 for children/seniors
Children age 2 and under are free
Tickets do not expire; they are not replaceable or refundable. Purchase is limited to Harborfields patrons.
Long Island Science Center
Discounted Tickets - $10 for all ages
Tickets have an expiration date printed on voucher; they are not replaceable or refundable.
The mission of the Long Island Science Center is to promote the knowledge and love of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Exhibits and programs educate through an interactive and exciting learning environment and is a resource for families, teachers and students.