Museum and Park Passes

Use your library card to get free passes to local museums and parks.

Our museum pass software is experiencing intermittent difficulties. It may be temporarily unavailable or time out.Our museum pass software is experiencing intermittent difficulties. It may be temporarily unavailable or time out.

The vendor is working on a fix. If you are not able to reserve or view a pass, please try again later. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

The vendor is working on a fix. If you are not able to reserve or view a pass, please try again later. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

How it Works

Reservations can be made two weeks into the future. New passes are released every day at 2pm.

Pass availability and terms vary by location. Learn more about booking requirements and how to make a reservation below.

Need help with your reservation? Call your local library or contact Ask KCLS.

  • If your account is in good standing, you are eligible to reserve two museum passes per month. These two museum passes cannot be used on the same day; each cardholder is limited to a total of one pass each day.

    KidsQuest Museum allows one pass to be reserved per household every 90 days. All other museums allow one pass to be reserved per cardholder every 90 days.

    Reserved, but unused, passes are considered checked out. Unused passes apply towards these limits.

  • You may reserve a pass for the same museum every 90 days.

    • KidsQuest Museum passes are limited to one pass per household. You must wait 90 days before making another reservation for this museum.
    • For all other museums, one pass may be reserved per cardholder every 90 days.

    If you have previously reserved a museum pass, you must wait 90 days before you can reserve another pass for the same museum.

    Reserved, but unused, passes are considered checked out. Unused passes apply to this 90 day wait period.

  • On a desktop or laptop computer:

    1. Visit our museum pass page (also available through the "Books & More" menu at the top of any page, under "Services"), read the terms and availability for each museum.
    2. Scroll down to the “Reserve a Pass” section.
    3. Scroll through available dates and available museums.
    4. Click the “Request Pass” button.
    5. Click the “Request Pass” button, then enter your library card number and PIN. Follow the prompts to confirm your contact information (phone or email). You may also opt in to get text reminders to your cell phone.
    6. Click the “Continue” button at the bottom of the screen. Review the pass name, date, and your information.
    7. Click the “Submit this Request” to complete your reservation.
    8. You may now print the pass (from a computer). Or, “View and Send Pass Information” to your email or by text (follow prompts).

    On a mobile device:

    1. Visit our museum pass page (also available through the "Books & More" menu at the top of any page, under "Services"), read the terms and availability for each museum.
    2. Scroll down to the “Reserve a Pass” section.
    3. Scroll through available dates. Under the desired date, tap on name of museum to expand.
    4. If available, it will show a “Request Pass” button at bottom of museum description.
    5. If not available, it may show a “Closed” button.
    6. Click the “Request Pass” button, then enter your library card number and PIN. Follow the prompts to confirm your contact information (phone or email).
    7. You may also opt in to get text reminders to your cell phone.
    8. Click the “Continue” button at the bottom of the screen. Review the pass name, date, and your information.
    9. Click the “Submit this Request” to complete your reservation.
    10. You may now print the pass (from a computer). Or, “View and Send Pass Information” to your email or by text (follow prompts).

    Please note each museum’s terms of use.

    • Some require a printed pass.
    • Some will accept a digital image of pass on screen of mobile devices.
    • Most passes also require visitors to present a photo ID that matches the name on the pass.
  • You must cancel your pass before 2pm the day before your reservation date. If you don't, your ticket will count as “used.”

    To cancel your pass: 

    1. Click link for "Reserve a Pass or Change a Reservation," or 
      Visit our museum pass page and scroll down to the "Reserve a Pass" section. (You can get to the page from the "Books and More" menu at the top of every page on our site, under "Services.")
    2. Click the “My Passes” button.
    3. Log in and view or cancel existing passes. 

    To change your reservation date: 

    1. Cancel the existing pass before 2pm on the day before the reservation date.
    2. Make a new reservation for a different date. 
  • You need an active library card to reserve a museum pass. Your account must:

    • have no more than $75 in fees,
    • not be expired, or have any other notices on it (such as pending address verification).

    Please contact library staff if your account is not working.

    Please see the terms of each museum on our museum pass page such as:

    • the number of people admitted per pass or
    • the number of passes allowed per family or household.

    There are also limits on how often an individual or household may claim a pass. 

    In the “Reserve a Pass” section, you may also click or tap on each museum’s name to see the terms for that venue.

    Please contact your local library if your account is not working.

Passes Currently Offered

Check Out Washington, Washington State Parks

  • Must display the physical pass on your vehicle
  • 100+ passes are available for holds
  • Pass admits 1 vehicle
  • Pass can be used for park visits on up to 7 days
  • Pass checks out for 14 days
  • Kits also include binoculars, field guides and maps
  • Check the Discover Pass website for park hours and locations

Place a hold on a park pass

Place a hold on a park pass kit

KidsQuest Children's Museum, Bellevue

  • Must show printed or digital pass to enter with matching photo ID
  • Library pass holders do not need to reserve check-in time on KidsQuest website
  • Six passes offered each day
  • Pass admits two
  • Babies younger than age 1 are free (no pass required)

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MOHAI — Museum of History and Industry, Seattle

  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Two passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to two individuals
  • Youth younger than age 15 are free (no pass required)

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The Museum of Flight, Seattle

  • Online ticketing is still encouraged but not required
  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Two passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to two adults and two youths (age 5-17) during regular hours
  • Pass does not include entry to special exhibitions
  • Children younger than age 5 are free (no pass required)
  • Charges may apply for some interactive experiences, special exhibitions, and additional visitors

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Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)​, Seattle

  • Enter walk-up line to exchange library pass for a ticket. Entrance is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Harrison St.
  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Eight passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to two adults and two children, ages 5-17
  • Children younger than age 5 are free (no pass required)
  • Includes general admission + special exhibit to MOPOP only

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Northwest Railway Museum

  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Three passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to two adults and two children (ages 2-12)
  • Children younger than age 2 are free (no pass required)
  • Includes Railway History Campus and Historic Snoqualmie Depot locations
  • Special events and weekly train rides (such as Ride The Rails) are not included

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The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way

  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Four passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to five individuals
  • Youth younger than age 13 are free (no pass required)
  • Military (active or retired) are free (no pass required)

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Seattle Art Museum (SAM), Seattle

  • Pass good at downtown Seattle Art Museum or Seattle Asian Art Museum at Volunteer Park
  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Twelve passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to two individuals, ages 15 and up
  • Youth younger than age 15 are admitted for free (no pass required)

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Seattle Aquarium, Seattle

  • Enter walk-up line to reserve an entry time
  • Must show printed or digital pass, and matching photo ID to enter
  • Twelve passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to four individuals
  • Children younger than age 3 are free (no pass required)

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Washington State History Museum (WSHM), Tacoma

  • Must show printed or digital pass to enter
  • Twelve passes offered each day
  • Pass admits two adults and four children (younger than age 18)
  • No passes accepted during annual Model Train Festival

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Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

  • Must show printed or digital pass and matching photo ID to enter
  • Two passes offered each day
  • Pass admits up to four individuals
  • Children younger than age 3 are free (no pass required)
  • Does not include ticketed or after-hours events (e.g., WildLanterns, ZooTunes)

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Our museum pass software is experiencing intermittent difficulties. It may be temporarily unavailable or time out.Our museum pass software is experiencing intermittent difficulties. It may be temporarily unavailable or time out.

The vendor is working on a fix. If you are not able to reserve or view a pass, please try again later. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

The vendor is working on a fix. If you are not able to reserve or view a pass, please try again later. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

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