These museum passes are provided to local patrons through the generosity of the Ulster County Executive, Ulster County Legislature, and the West Hurley Library Friends Group. We are pleased to offer passes to select local attractions available for borrowing by local Mid-Hudson Library System Card Holders, ages 18 years or older, with a valid library card in good standing. [Please note: Library cards obtained digitally are not eligible.] Print from Home: Passes can be printed from home or at the library Pick Up/Return Pass: Please reserve a pass on the day that you wish to pick it up. You can borrow the pass for three business days.
- North-South Lake in Haines Falls (40 minute trip)
- Beaverkill in Roscoe (90 minute trip)
- Devil’s Tombstone in Hunter (40 minute trip)
- Kenneth L. Wilson in Mount Tremper (15 minute trip)
- Little Pond in Andes (75 minute trip)
- Woodland Valley in Phoenicia (35 minute trip)
- Franny Reese (40 minute trip)
- Minnewaska State Park Preserve (40 minute trip)
- Lake Taghkanic (60 minute trip)
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park (40 minute trip)
- Bear Mountain (includes zoo) (70 minute trip)
Pass Details: This Pass allows entry to the pass holder and their occupants in one vehicle when the card is presented at most New York State parks, Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, boat launch site, arboretums, and park preserves. Restrictions: This is a Pick/Up Return Pass. Reserve for the day that you pick up at the West Hurley Public Library. Keep for two additional business days. Website Link: Empire Pass to NYS Parks Website Website Link: DEC Parks Covered by Empire Pass Reservations: Call the library at 845-679-6405 to reserve the pass
About the Museum: This museum is simply known as the Guggenheim. It is named for the philanthropist Solomon Guggenheim. The Guggenheim has an excellent collection of modern and contemporary art.
Pass Details: Free admission for up to four adults or students, plus $5 admission for two additional guests, and children under 12 years of age are always free. Library Pass users do not need to make advance reservations. After the security check, present the Library Pass at the entry desk for express admission.
Restrictions: Masks are strongly encouraged. There is no coat check at this time, limits on bag size for entry, and no baby backpacks. Visitor FAQ includes amenities and policies, such as water bottles allowed but no outside food allowed.
Resources: Includes brochure, map, digital guide, parking information, and exhibitions. Download before arrive or access on their free Wi-Fi. Museum Information Here / Parking Information Here
Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (between 88th and 89th Streets). 75-80 miles from Poughkeepsie.
Subway: Travel on the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines
Bus: Take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus lines on Madison or Fifth Avenue
Website Link: Guggenheim Museum Website
About the Museum: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is dedicated to the exhibition and interpretation of history, science and service as related to its home aboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark. As you explore the Museum you will be able to examine original artifacts, view historic video footage and explore interactive exhibits.
Pass Details: The pass admits two adults and two children.
-Access to the express, member-only admission line.
-Discounted guest tickets: $18 adult, $13 child.
-10% discount on Family Memberships for library patrons.
There is no need to make reservations for the Intrepid in advance.
Restrictions: You must bring a printed copy of your library pass reservation, ID, and your library card to present upon arrival. Only valid for the reserved date of visit printed on this pass. The patron’s name on the pass must match their ID and library card.
Address: Pier 86, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, NYC
Phone: (646) 381-5032
Website Link: https://www.intrepidmuseum.org
About the Museum: The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a museum in a converted Arnold Print Works factory building complex located in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest centers for contemporary visual art and performing arts in the United States.
Pass Details: Two adults and two children (under 16) for museum galleries for free. For questions, call the Box Office at (413) 662-2111 ext. 1. No timed-entry reservation is required for Library Pass Holders to enter the museum, but some installations require a free separate timed-entry reservation, such as James Turrell and Laurie Anderson installations. See website for details.
Restrictions: You must print this pass and present it upon arrival. Only valid for the reserved date of visit printed on this pass. The patron’s name on the pass must match their ID.
Address: 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA 01247
Phone: (413) 662-2111
Website Link: https://massmoca.org/visit/
- Reserve/check-out the library pass for the date of your visit. Print out a physical copy of the confirmation page.
- Visit nytransitmuseum.org and follow the links to make a new reservation
- Select the date and time of the visit
- Enter the quanitity of tickets desired (membership is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children)
- Click “Add to Cart”
- Enter the Discount Code provided on your library pass
- Check out! The tickets will be emailed directly to you. Print them out and bring them with ID and the library pass to the museum.
Restrictions: Follow safety guidelines or Covid-19 protocols on their website. Address: Former Court Street station, 99 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 694-1600 Website Link: NY Transit Museum Website Reserve Pass
- Library Pass holders should call (518) 751-0344 to reserve a tour time. Users must present Library Pass (hard copy or digital) at the Olana Visitor Center at the time of their visit.
- Admits 2 adults for landscape walking, historic house, and current exhibition tours. Children 12 and under are free, however they must be included in the reservation when calling.
- Pass is not valid for discount on Electronic Carriage Tours.
- Pass holders receive a 15% discount in the Olana Museum Store.
- Arrive to check in at Visitor Center 20 minutes before your tour time.
- Olana’s tour schedule varies with the seasons. Check OLANA.org to ensure tours are being offered on the date you’d like to visit.
Olana’s tour schedule varies with the seasons. Check OLANA.org to ensure tours are being offered on the date you’d like to visit. Various Tours are described here. Grounds & Park: Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset for free, with 5 miles of carriage roads and 250 acres. Self-guided audio tours of the landscape are available to download and play on smartphones and tablets, approx. 60 min. View Park Use Guidelines.
Address: 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Phone: (518) 751-0344 Website Link: Olana State Historic Site Website Reserve Pass
See their events on the website, which require reservations and full price ticketing, as member discounts to events do not include the Library’s pass. Address: 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: (845) 246-3400 Website Link: Opus 40 Sculpture Park Website Reserve Pass
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