Passes to many of the best cultural institutions in the area are generously supported by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. Digital and Physical passes are available to Upper Hudson Library System cardholders.
Please note — Museum reservations, hours and current exhibit information may change seasonally. Check museum websites for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, passes do not provide discounts for museum store purchases or parking, nor do they cover special exhibit fees. Some museums may require you to show your library card with your pass when you arrive.
Digital Passes
- May be borrowed for one day by any cardholder residing in the Upper Hudson Library System.
- Passes may be reserved 30 days in advance. Non-Bethlehem cardholders need to reserve in person with librarian staff.
- Pass may be printed at the Bethlehem Public Library free of charge.
- Passes do not need to be returned.
- Cancellations: If you reserve a digital pass and your plans change, call us at 518-439-9314 to cancel, so that the pass can be used by someone else.
Physical Passes
- May be borrowed for three days by any cardholder residing in the Upper Hudson Library System.
- Passes are first-come, first-served; there are no requests or renewals.
- Return passes only at Bethlehem Public Library.
- Overdue fees for physical passes are $5 a day.
Clark Art Institute
Check availability
225 South Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
413-458-2303
Pass admits one adult and one child. Children under 12 months old are free.
Crailo State Historic Site (closed for the season)
Check availability
9 ½ Riverside Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
518-463-8738
Pass admits four adults. Children 12 and under are free.
Empire Pass
Check availability
New York State Parks
Valid for pass holder and their occupants in one personal vehicle. Day use only. Not valid for special events.
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
Check availability
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302 on the Schenectady County Airport
518-377-2191
Pass admits family of four.
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
Check availability
117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
518-822-1875
Admits family of four (two adults and their two children). Children 2 and under free. Pass may not be used for institutional or organized groups of any type. Pass can be used only once per day.
Fenimore Art Museum and Farmers’ Museum
Check availability
5798 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-1400 (Fenimore Art Museum)
607-547-1450 (Farmers’ Museum)
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children under 18 to the Fenimore Art Museum and to Farmers’ Museum.
National Museum of Racing
Check availability
191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-584-0400
Pass admits four people.
Onondaga County Parks
Check availability
106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
315-451-6249
Pass admits four visitors or one personal vehicle to five Onondaga County Parks plus one zoo. See website for details.
Schuyler Mansion* (closed for the season)
Check availability
32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202
518-434-0834
Pass admits four adults. Children age 12 and under are free.
Storm King Art Center
Check availability
1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY 12553
845-534-3115
Pass admits 2 adults and all children under age 18 living in the same household.
Our librarians have compiled some free online entertainment and learning resources for caregivers and kids to enjoy at home. Click here to visit a museum virtually through our list of online resources for kids and families.