Purchase Discount Tickets:
New York City Wildlife Conservation Society Sites. While the Wildlife Conservation Society does NOT offer passes to public libraries, Mineola Library is happy to announce that we have been selected as a WCS Affiliate Partner, enabling us to provide Mineola cardholders with a 20% discount on admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo and the Prospect Park Zoo.
To purchase tickets, enter the access code Mineola at https://ticketing.wcs.org/WebStore/shop/PromotionCode.aspx?PromotionID=1&CG=AFFSALES&C=AFFTIXWCS
Museum Pass Program
The Mineola Memorial Library is pleased to offer to members of our community passes
for free admission to a number of local area museums, gardens, and parks. Passes may
be reserved up to 60 days in advance, by Mineola Library cardholders in good standing
who are over the age of 18. A limit of 3 passes per cardholder may be reserved within a
60-day period, and the same museum pass may be reserved only once in a 60-
day period. You also may only reserve a maximum of 2 museum passes on a given day.
Print at Home Passes
These passes can be printed from home or at the library. The pass is only valid for one day; the date you select for the reservation. Not all museums will honor passes shown on a mobile device. Please print the physical pass to ensure admission to the museum.
AKC Museum of the Dog
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212-696-8360
This pass admits 2 adults and 2 children to the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog. It is also good for $5 off additional admission tickets, 10% off in the Museum Gift Shop (onsite day-of-visit) and 10% off Individual or Family level Membership to the Museum for Library Patrons.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-623-7200
Pass admits 2 Adults and accompanying children under age 16 to free general admission to the gardens. The Pass does not include special festivals or member-only events. Museum restrictions may apply.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Garden City, NY 11530
516-572-4066
Free admission for 2 adults and up to 2 children, 18 years and younger; Discounts on additional tickets.
Fire Island Lighthouse
Fire Island National Seashore
Captree Island, NY 11702
631-661-4876
Pass includes free tower tour admission for 2 adults and up to 2 children (12 and under). Children must be 42″ to climb. Not valid for special programs and events. Other restrictions may apply.
The Frick
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
212-288-0700
This pass is good for admission of up to 4 people over the age of 10 to the Frick Collection. Children under 10 are not admitted. There is a 20% discount at the Museum Shop.
Garvies Point Museum
50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove, NY 11542
516-571-8010
The use of this pass entitles library patrons to free museum admission for free
admission for a family group consisting of 2 adults (age 13 and above) and up to 4children ages 5 through 12. Children under 5 years of age pay no entrance fee. There is also a 10% discount on all merchandise in the Gift Shop.
Hofstra Museum of Art
112 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
This pass admits 2 adults and 2 children (12 years of age and under). Free admission to all family programming.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86 (West 46th Street and 12th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036
1-877-957-SHIP
This pass entitles a library patron (patron must show library card with Museum Pass) and 1 other adult and 2 children under 18 free general admission to the museum. This pass is good ONLY for admission during normal museum hours. Restrictions may apply.
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue (off Charles Lindbergh Boulevard)
Garden City, NY 11530
516-224-5800
The LICM pass now only admits 2 patrons of the Mineola Memorial Library to the Long Island Children’s Museum during normal business hours. You must bring either photo ID or your Mineola Library card along with your printed pass. These changes are set by the Long Island Children’s Museum, NOT the Mineola Library. Adults without children or children unaccompanied by an adult will not be admitted. Additional benefits include: 50% off additional general admission tickets (up to four per visit), $2 off theater tickets (up to four per visit), 20% discount on purchase of an LICM membership.
Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
516-484-9338
This pass admits 2 adults and up to 4 children under age 16.
Not valid for Museum Special Events or Public Programs.
Nassau County Firefighter’s Museum
1 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Garden City NY 11530
This pass admits up to 4 people to the museum.
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 817-8700
This pass admits 2 adults and up to 5 children under age 16. Parking is not included.
New York Hall of Science
47-01 111th St,
Queens, NY 11368
This pass admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Free on-site parking and coat check. Discounts to 3D theater, Science Playground and Rocket Park Mini Golf. Museum is CLOSED during the US Open Tennis Championships
New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West, between West 76th and 77th Streets
New York, NY 10024
212-873-3400
This pass admits 2 adults and children under 18 to the Museum as the DiMennaChildren’s History Museum. 10% discount at the NY History store, restaurant and cafe.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048
Pass admits 2 adults & household children under 18. Library pass includes a 20% off discount at the Gift Shop. This pass provides General Admission and may not provide admission to special events.
Oyster Bay Railroad Museum
Station Building (Museum): 1 Railroad Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Rail Display Yard: 5 Bay Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516-558-7036
Pass admits 2 adults and accompanying children under the age of 18 to the Railroad Museum and Rail Display Yard. 10% discount on purchases in the Museum gift shop on the day of visit. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-4pm from April 26 through November 23.
Planting Fields Arboretum
1395 Planting Fields Rd,
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
(516) 922-9210
The pass provides free parking, free self-guided tours of Coe Hall for up to 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18, and a 10% discount at the Visitor Center Gift Shop in Coe Hall. The pass does not provide admission for any special programs or events hosted by Planting Fields.
Raynham Hall Museum
20 West Main Street
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516- 922-6808
Pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children (up to 17 years) free admission, either for a guided tour at 1pm or 3pm or a self-guided tour in the education center only. Pass also includes a 10% discount in the museum shop. Not valid for special events.
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy
127 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
516-571-7901
This pass includes admission to the grounds and free parking for the holder of the pass and the occupants of their vehicle. Mansion tours are not included. Enjoy special Member-only discounts. These benefits do NOT include free admission to select fitness classes. These benefits do NOT include free admission to select fitness classes.
Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor
301 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
631-367-3418
The pass entitles up to 6 patrons in one household general admission. Please bring your Library Card and ID in addition to this pass when you visit the museum. Admission includes visitation to exhibits, scavenger hunts for kids, and open crafts when available. Not included: all special events, workshops, programs, Museum Adventure Activities.
Pick Up/Return
These are physical passes that must be picked up at the library’s Reference Desk. Passes
are loaned for 3 days. Physical passes may be borrowed for a total of 3 days, including
the date of pick-up. For example, if your reservation is to check out a pass on Tuesday, it
will be due back on Thursday. These passes must be picked up and returned to the
Mineola Library Reference Desk BEFORE closing on the due date. A fine of $10 per day
will be charged for passes returned late. A minimum of $50 may be charged for a lost
pass (up to the cost of replacement). A fine of $10 per day will be charged for passes
returned late. A minimum of $50 may be charged for a lost pass (up to the cost of
replacement).
9/11 Museum
180 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10007
212-312-8800
Free, expedited admission to the Museum for two adults and two children (17 and under). Complimentary audio guides. 20% discount in the Museum Store. The Memorial is free to the public and open daily from 8am to 8pm. The Museum is open Wednesday to Monday from 9am to 7pm (last entry at 5:30pm)
New York State Empire Pass
The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more.
Empire Passes are for parks and facilities only operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Visit parks.ny.gov to find participating parks and facilities. The pass allows entry of one non-commercial vehicle and its occupants when the card is presented. The passes do not guarantee admission to special events, programs etc.
MoMA
11 West 53rd Street
Manhattan, NY 10019
212-708-9400
The benefits of this pass include free admission for the pass holder and up to four (4) guests and 10% discount in MoMA stores.
Please Note
Borrowers are responsible for calling the museum directly for hours of operation, parking, directions, and current exhibits. Passes may not provide admission to all exhibits or events at the museum and specific pass benefits vary per museum. Blackout dates may apply restricting use of the pass at special events. Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its museum pass. Verify all details with the museum before you visit.