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New Orleans Culture Pass Program

Please note each partner's specific instructions for using the Culture Pass when making your reservation.

 

Reserve a pass below and present the pass confirmation to the partner organization on the date you've selected.

If you need assistance or if you need to cancel a pass, please call 504-596-2570 or ask for assistance online.

New Orleans Culture Pass Rules

  • Passes may be reserved by library cardholders online, in person, or by phone via a Library staff member
  • Passes are only valid for those who live in Orleans Parish and are age 18 and older. Passes are not valid for those with a temporary library card or cardholders from Jefferson or St. Bernard Parish. 
  • Passes may be reserved by library cardholders no more than once per month per partner organization
  • Each pass is valid for one day
  • Multiple passes may not be reserved for the same day
  • Passes are only valid for the date of visit displayed on the pass confirmation
  • Printed or digital pass confirmations will be accepted for entry
  • Passes may not be exchanged, refunded, and are non-transferrable
  • Attempts to duplicate, alter, or sell passes will result in denied admittance
  • Neither the partner organization nor the New Orleans Public Library is responsible for unauthorized duplication, lost, or stolen passes
  • All partner organizations reserve the right to refuse entry to all pass holders

 

Sunday May 28, 2023

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Aquarium. This pass does not include admission to the Insectarium.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Zoo.

Cool Zoo tickets are not included in your Culture Pass. Cool Zoo tickets are available for purchase at Audubon Zoo or online for $10 per person. Cool Zoo is open Thursdays through Mondays from May 30 - July 31, 2022. On Saturdays and Sundays, you must reserve a session from either 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm. From August 6  - September 4, 2022, Cool Zoo is only open on weekends. The final day of Cool Zoo is September 5, 2022.

If you purchase Cool Zoo tickets, be aware that the day must match the day of your Culture Pass.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Gallier Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open Friday-Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm.

   

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Hermann-Grima Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open daily 10am-4p

   

· Library Pass provides free entry for 2 adults and 4 children to the Museum.

· The pass includes Public Programs. The pass excludes ticketed special events.

· Present the pass via print out or phone to the front desk.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only. The last entry is at 4 PM.

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance. The Museum is open six days a week 10am-5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Closed New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

   

· Library Pass provides admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18. Adults aged seventeen and older must accompany a group of children sixteen years of age and younger.

· All admission tickets are timed and are a first come first serve basis and based on availability. To redeem, please visit any Ticketing desk at the National WWII Museum with this confirmation to receive timed admission tickets. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

· The pass also includes museum entry to Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience and other daily public programming. Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience tickets are based on availability.

· Patron named on the Pass must be present to redeem. Please have your photo ID ready at check-in

· The National WWII Museum is open Monday-Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

· The National WWII Museum is closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Mardi Gras Day.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only.

You must print or display this pass to National WWII Museum Visitor Services staff to redeem for passes. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and 2 children.

The historic New Canal Lighthouse at West End on Lakeshore Drive was severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation reconstructed the lighthouse, incorporating original wood from the 1890 lighthouse that stood on the site and now operates as LPBF's New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center. The museum offers programs that focus on the history of the lighthouse, the ecology of the Pontchartrain Basin and the critical coastal issues we face today in South Louisiana. The museum has on display a Fresnel lens that was believed to have been in the lighthouse in the early 1900's. There are also displays depicting the history of the region and the lighthouse, the work of LPBF, recreational and commercial lake opportunities, and LPBF's plan to make our coast sustainable for the future.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. Present the pass at the venue for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date and time of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. For a full list of museum guidelines, click here.

To redeem NOMA Culture Pass, present it at the Admission Desk on the day of your visit. 

You can also reserve tickets in advance by following the instructions below:

  1. Complete the Culture Pass reservation process.
  2. Visit noma.org/tickets.
  3. Choose the date of your visit, ensuring it is the same date you've used to reserve the Culture Pass.
  4. Enter Promo Code “CULPASS” at the top of the page. The “Culture Pass” ticket type will become available. Select the number of visitors from the dropdown next to Library Culture Pass and click on Purchase. Note: Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. You will see those tickets in your cart on the next screen. Click Checkout.
  5. You may register for an account to better track repeat visits and see order history, or Continue as Guest. Both methods will ask for a billing address, even though there is no payment associated. You must enter an email to receive order confirmation, and your tickets will be held at the admission desk.
  6. Provide the order number from your email confirmation on the date of your visit. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. 
  7. For issues booking online, please call 504-658-4220

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911, with only 9 works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects, including French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most important sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures. 

   

Pass provides free museum entry for up to 2 adults and 7 children. The pass also includes museum entry to special Ogden programs such as Ogden After Hours, Art for Arts Sake, etc.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world. It is also home to the Center of Southern Craft and Design.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is requiring reservations for timed ticketing slots. However, the Ogden Museum Culture Pass cannot be used to make an online timed ticket reservation. It must be brought to visitor services at the Museum where it will be redeemed for a timed ticket slot on a first-come-first-served basis for the allotted amount of available tickets. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout.

   

Monday May 29, 2023

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Aquarium. This pass does not include admission to the Insectarium.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Zoo.

Cool Zoo tickets are not included in your Culture Pass. Cool Zoo tickets are available for purchase at Audubon Zoo or online for $10 per person. Cool Zoo is open Thursdays through Mondays from May 30 - July 31, 2022. On Saturdays and Sundays, you must reserve a session from either 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm. From August 6  - September 4, 2022, Cool Zoo is only open on weekends. The final day of Cool Zoo is September 5, 2022.

If you purchase Cool Zoo tickets, be aware that the day must match the day of your Culture Pass.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Gallier Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open Friday-Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm.

   

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Hermann-Grima Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open daily 10am-4p

   

· Library Pass provides free entry for 2 adults and 4 children to the Museum.

· The pass includes Public Programs. The pass excludes ticketed special events.

· Present the pass via print out or phone to the front desk.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only. The last entry is at 4 PM.

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance. The Museum is open six days a week 10am-5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Closed New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

   

· Library Pass provides admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18. Adults aged seventeen and older must accompany a group of children sixteen years of age and younger.

· All admission tickets are timed and are a first come first serve basis and based on availability. To redeem, please visit any Ticketing desk at the National WWII Museum with this confirmation to receive timed admission tickets. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

· The pass also includes museum entry to Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience and other daily public programming. Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience tickets are based on availability.

· Patron named on the Pass must be present to redeem. Please have your photo ID ready at check-in

· The National WWII Museum is open Monday-Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

· The National WWII Museum is closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Mardi Gras Day.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only.

You must print or display this pass to National WWII Museum Visitor Services staff to redeem for passes. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and 2 children.

The historic New Canal Lighthouse at West End on Lakeshore Drive was severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation reconstructed the lighthouse, incorporating original wood from the 1890 lighthouse that stood on the site and now operates as LPBF's New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center. The museum offers programs that focus on the history of the lighthouse, the ecology of the Pontchartrain Basin and the critical coastal issues we face today in South Louisiana. The museum has on display a Fresnel lens that was believed to have been in the lighthouse in the early 1900's. There are also displays depicting the history of the region and the lighthouse, the work of LPBF, recreational and commercial lake opportunities, and LPBF's plan to make our coast sustainable for the future.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. Present the pass at the venue for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date and time of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. For a full list of museum guidelines, click here.

To redeem NOMA Culture Pass, present it at the Admission Desk on the day of your visit. 

You can also reserve tickets in advance by following the instructions below:

  1. Complete the Culture Pass reservation process.
  2. Visit noma.org/tickets.
  3. Choose the date of your visit, ensuring it is the same date you've used to reserve the Culture Pass.
  4. Enter Promo Code “CULPASS” at the top of the page. The “Culture Pass” ticket type will become available. Select the number of visitors from the dropdown next to Library Culture Pass and click on Purchase. Note: Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. You will see those tickets in your cart on the next screen. Click Checkout.
  5. You may register for an account to better track repeat visits and see order history, or Continue as Guest. Both methods will ask for a billing address, even though there is no payment associated. You must enter an email to receive order confirmation, and your tickets will be held at the admission desk.
  6. Provide the order number from your email confirmation on the date of your visit. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. 
  7. For issues booking online, please call 504-658-4220

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911, with only 9 works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects, including French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most important sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures. 

   

Pass provides free museum entry for up to 2 adults and 7 children. The pass also includes museum entry to special Ogden programs such as Ogden After Hours, Art for Arts Sake, etc.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world. It is also home to the Center of Southern Craft and Design.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is requiring reservations for timed ticketing slots. However, the Ogden Museum Culture Pass cannot be used to make an online timed ticket reservation. It must be brought to visitor services at the Museum where it will be redeemed for a timed ticket slot on a first-come-first-served basis for the allotted amount of available tickets. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout.

   

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Aquarium. This pass does not include admission to the Insectarium.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

Admissions Update: The Library Culture Pass provides free entrance for up to 5 people during regular operating hours to the Audubon Zoo.

Cool Zoo tickets are not included in your Culture Pass. Cool Zoo tickets are available for purchase at Audubon Zoo or online for $10 per person. Cool Zoo is open Thursdays through Mondays from May 30 - July 31, 2022. On Saturdays and Sundays, you must reserve a session from either 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm. From August 6  - September 4, 2022, Cool Zoo is only open on weekends. The final day of Cool Zoo is September 5, 2022.

If you purchase Cool Zoo tickets, be aware that the day must match the day of your Culture Pass.

Audubon Nature Institute is a New Orleans nonprofit operating the local zoo, aquarium, parks, and more. We are dedicated to preserving and celebrating nature.

Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit and based on Audubon attraction availability limits. Present the pass at the venue for entry. Present the pass at the venue for entry where it will be redeemed for an admission ticket.

      Multiple Destinations

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Gallier Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open Friday-Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm.

   

· Library Pass provides free entry to the house for up to 2 adults + 4 children for general admission.

· Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses (HGGHH) requires reservations for timed ticketing slots. Once you have reserved a Hermann-Grima Historic House Culture Pass, you must call 504-525-5661 for assistance with making a reservation to select your date and time slot. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. Masks are required while indoors at the Museum.

· Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

· Open daily 10am-4p

   

· Library Pass provides free entry for 2 adults and 4 children to the Museum.

· The pass includes Public Programs. The pass excludes ticketed special events.

· Present the pass via print out or phone to the front desk.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only. The last entry is at 4 PM.

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance. The Museum is open six days a week 10am-5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Closed New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

   

· Library Pass provides admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18. Adults aged seventeen and older must accompany a group of children sixteen years of age and younger.

· All admission tickets are timed and are a first come first serve basis and based on availability. To redeem, please visit any Ticketing desk at the National WWII Museum with this confirmation to receive timed admission tickets. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

· The pass also includes museum entry to Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience and other daily public programming. Beyond All Boundaries 4D Experience tickets are based on availability.

· Patron named on the Pass must be present to redeem. Please have your photo ID ready at check-in

· The National WWII Museum is open Monday-Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

· The National WWII Museum is closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Mardi Gras Day.

· Library Pass is good for one visit on the date reserved on this confirmation only.

You must print or display this pass to National WWII Museum Visitor Services staff to redeem for passes. New Orleans Public Library cards will not be accepted for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and 2 children.

The historic New Canal Lighthouse at West End on Lakeshore Drive was severely damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation reconstructed the lighthouse, incorporating original wood from the 1890 lighthouse that stood on the site and now operates as LPBF's New Canal Lighthouse Museum and Education Center. The museum offers programs that focus on the history of the lighthouse, the ecology of the Pontchartrain Basin and the critical coastal issues we face today in South Louisiana. The museum has on display a Fresnel lens that was believed to have been in the lighthouse in the early 1900's. There are also displays depicting the history of the region and the lighthouse, the work of LPBF, recreational and commercial lake opportunities, and LPBF's plan to make our coast sustainable for the future.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. Present the pass at the venue for entry.

   

Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. Pass is only valid for the confirmed date and time of visit. Pass may not include special exhibitions. For a full list of museum guidelines, click here.

To redeem NOMA Culture Pass, present it at the Admission Desk on the day of your visit. 

You can also reserve tickets in advance by following the instructions below:

  1. Complete the Culture Pass reservation process.
  2. Visit noma.org/tickets.
  3. Choose the date of your visit, ensuring it is the same date you've used to reserve the Culture Pass.
  4. Enter Promo Code “CULPASS” at the top of the page. The “Culture Pass” ticket type will become available. Select the number of visitors from the dropdown next to Library Culture Pass and click on Purchase. Note: Pass provides free entry to the museum for two adults and children or grandchildren. You will see those tickets in your cart on the next screen. Click Checkout.
  5. You may register for an account to better track repeat visits and see order history, or Continue as Guest. Both methods will ask for a billing address, even though there is no payment associated. You must enter an email to receive order confirmation, and your tickets will be held at the admission desk.
  6. Provide the order number from your email confirmation on the date of your visit. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout. 
  7. For issues booking online, please call 504-658-4220

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911, with only 9 works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects, including French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most important sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures. 

   

Pass provides free museum entry for up to 2 adults and 7 children. The pass also includes museum entry to special Ogden programs such as Ogden After Hours, Art for Arts Sake, etc.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world. It is also home to the Center of Southern Craft and Design.

Pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is requiring reservations for timed ticketing slots. However, the Ogden Museum Culture Pass cannot be used to make an online timed ticket reservation. It must be brought to visitor services at the Museum where it will be redeemed for a timed ticket slot on a first-come-first-served basis for the allotted amount of available tickets. Entry will not be granted without the Culture Pass confirmation email or printout.