Museum Pass

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How it Works

You must have a valid Princeton Public Library card to reserve a musuem pass.

There are two types of passes:

Physical passes may be picked up at the library at the second floor Information Desk no earlier than 3 p.m. the day prior to use and must be returned to the library no later than 11 a.m. the following day, with the exception of American Museum of Natural History vouchers. These tickets do not need to be returned to the library. See FAQs for additional details.
Printable passes may be printed from home or at the Information Desk.

Please note that some museums and institutions require a timed-ticket for entry in addition to your museum pass. Once you reserve your pass on the library’s website, see the instructions in the museum details to reserve your timed ticket if required.

For additional information and instructions, see the Frequently Asked Questions below.

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Museum List

Printable Passes

Circulating Passes

Passes for these museums must be picked up at the second floor Information Desk.

Please Note

Passes for Firestone Library at Princeton University are no longer available, but community members may make a reservation for research or to visit Firestone Library through the University’s reservation webpage. There are 25 daily reservations that are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Firestone’s Access Office at 609-258-5737 or access@princeton.libanswers.com with questions.

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FAQ

How can I book a reservation for the American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History is offered through the library’s Museum Pass Program. Each cardholder can reserve one ticket per calendar year with each ticket providing entry for one person into the museum. Because the library has a limited amount of tickets, a new batch of tickets will be entered into our system on the first of every month.

What are the timed-entry tickets that museums now require?

Most of the museums and institutions that are part of our Museum Pass Program require visitors to reserve a timed-entry ticket. This ticket must be booked directly through the museum, and must be presented at the museum, along with the e-pass reserved through the library. Booking processes vary by museum or institution, and directions are included when booking a pass through the library. Please contact the museum or institution directly with questions about booking a timed ticket.

How do I reserve a pass?

Passes can be reserved online using your library card, by calling the Information Desk at 609-924-9529, ext. 1220, or in person at the second-floor Information Desk.

Is there a charge to reserve a pass?

There is no charge to borrow a museum pass.

Who can reserve a pass?

Princeton Public Library cardholders in good standing may make a reservation.

How many passes can I reserve per day/month?

With the exception of the American Museum of Natural History tickets, cardholders may reserve one pass per day and are limited to one reservation per museum per month. Each cardholder can reserve one American Museum of Natural History ticket per calendar year with each ticket providing entry for one person into the museum. Because the library has a limited amount of tickets, a new batch of tickets will be entered into our system on the first of every month.

How far in advance can I reserve a pass?

Museum passes can be reserved 30 days in advance.

How many people are admitted to a museum per pass?

The admittance conditions of each museum vary and are indicated in the description for each museum pass.

How do I retrieve my pass after reserving it?

Reserved circulating passes must be picked up at the Information Desk on the second floor no earlier than 3 p.m. the day prior to use. If the library is closed the day before your reservation, passes may be picked up the day before that. All printable passes can be printed from home or at the Information Desk.

How do I cancel my reservation?

Reservations can be canceled up to two days before the day of use. You can cancel online or by calling 609-924-9529, ext. 1220. If the reservation is canceled the day before or the day of use, it will be considered a “no show.” Because demand for passes is extremely high, two “no shows” in a 60-day period may result in a two-month block from making museum pass reservations.

Can I renew or extend my Museum Pass reservation?

Museum passes cannot be renewed or extended.

When does my pass need to be returned to the library?

Circulating passes need to be returned to the library by 11 a.m. the day after use, either at the Information Desk or in the Museum Pass Drop Box which is mounted to the wall of the library along Sylvia Beach Way. If the pass is due back on Sunday, please use the Museum Pass Drop Box. Do not put museum passes in book drops.
For passes not returned on time, the late fee is $25 per day. Printable passes do not need to be returned to the library.

What happens if I lose my museum pass?

If you lose a printable pass, call the library at 609-924-9529, ext. 1220 and we can email you the pass again.
If you lose a circulating pass, you may incur a $50 fee for lost or damaged passes.