Museum and Park Passes

Use your library card to get free passes to local museums and parks. Pass availability and terms vary by location. Learn more about booking requirements and how to make a reservation below. 

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We have transitioned to a new reservation software for museum passes. Please read our updated FAQs below to learn more about the changes. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We hope you enjoy an improved booking experience.

We have transitioned to a new reservation software for museum passes. TixKeeper reservation software is no longer in service. Reservations made with TixKeeper are still valid through December 18. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We hope you enjoy an improved booking experience. 

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Reserve a Museum or Park Pass

Enjoy a free visit to a local museum, garden or zoo. You can reserve a pass once per calendar month. Passes are available through the current month.

Museum and Park Pass FAQs

  • Passes are available through the current month. New passes are released at midnight on the first day of each month. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

  • You can reserve a museum pass once per calendar month. A reserved, but unused, pass will count against your monthly booking limit. 

  • You can reserve a museum pass online or by contacting your local community library. 

    • Visit our Museum and Park Passes page. 
    • Select Find a museum and book a pass. 
    • Choose your museum and read their terms of use. 
    • Click the “Book Now” button and choose a date from the calendar. 
    • Read the Reservation Details and click the “Agree” button. 

    You will receive a confirmation email that includes your pass.

  • Your booking confirmation email will provide a link to cancel your reservation. Click the link "To cancel this reservation" and follow the prompts. Call your local library or contact Ask KCLS for help canceling your reservation. 

    To reschedule your museum visit: 

    • Cancel your existing reservation. 
    • Make a new reservation for a different day. 
  • Yes. 

    Student cards do not have an email address associated with them. You will need to provide an email address every time you reserve a museum pass.  

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