Passes may be reserved by Adult PJFL cardholders up to 30 days in advance. A maximum of one pass per family may be borrowed at one time and each individual museum pass may be reserved only once per month.

Each museum sets its own restrictions and you must comply with their rules. Some may require that you reserve a specific time slot for your visit and/or charge additional fees. Please direct any questions to the specific museum. The Library is not responsible for museum closures and recommends that you call museums before reserving passes. You are responsible for planning your trip. Be sure to check the museum’s hours before you reserve a museum pass. Not all events/exhibits are covered with the museum pass. Additional fees are your responsibility.

You must bring both the museum pass and your library card to the museum, and make a separate reservation with the museum if applicable.

For more information, click here to view the terms and conditions of reserving a Museum Pass.

Two types of passes are available:

Print at Home Passes (purple): Reservations MUST be made for the DATE YOU WISH TO USE THE PASS.

These passes are printed from home or at the Library and do NOT need to be returned therefore, there are no late fees. They must be printed since electronic versions on smartphones or tablets will not be accepted by museums. They are only valid for the date of the visit listed on the confirmation page.

Pick Up/Return at Library Passes (yellow): Reservations MUST be made for the DAY BEFORE YOUR VISIT.

These passes will be picked up at the Circulation Desk. All Pick Up/Return at Libary Passes may be borrowed for 3 days. Upon return, passes MUST be hand delivered to a Library staff member at the Circulation Desk one hour prior to closing time on the date due.

NEW: Montauk Point Lighthouse

Museum Discounts: No reservation required

The Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson offers 1 FREE Museum entry to the Mather House Museum with your Port Jefferson Free Library card, Memorial Day weekend through the fall. Simply show your PJFL card to the Museum.

The Long Island Explorium offers $1 off each ticket during public hours 1:00 - 5:00 PM with your Port Jefferson Free Library card. Simply show your PJFL card to the Explorium.

Friday April 26, 2024

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children free admission to the museum.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings,closings, special hours/events and visiting guidelines.

This pass alows up to 4 people free admission to the museum. At least one must be an adult.

In addition to showing this printed pass at the Museum, you must reserve a timed ticket:

Visit https://www.cmee.org/ and click Make a Reservation
Choose your visit date and click Buy
Enter the number of visitors under Library Pass Adult/Child, choose Next, then fill out the Contact Form
When making a CMEE reservation on our website, we ask that visitors enter the library name in the “Notes” section of the checkout
You will receive an email containing one or more attachments (PDF documents) that serve as your tickets. The PDF ticket does not need to be printed; you may show it on your smartphone or tablet.

You must print this Library pass. In addition to a timed ticket, it serves as your entrance to the Museum. This pass is only valid for the reserved date printed on your pass.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles up to 6 visitors free admission and a tour during normal museum hours. (Larger groups may email the venue to arrange private tour)

Pass includes a 10% discount on all merchandise.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children(under 18) free admission to the museum galleries.

Pass includes 15% discount in the museum store as well as discounts in the cafe and on the purchase of Planetarium, Nunley's Carousel and additional gallery tickets.

You MUST bring your library card with you to the museum. Please check the museum's hours, as well as the library's hours, before reserving a pass. Not all events/exhibits are covered by the museum pass. Any additional fees are the patron’s responsibility. Please contact the museum directly for more information.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass entitles one vehicle (excluding buses, shuttles, taxis, limousines, or other livery vehicles) to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, including:

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Belmont Lake, Bethpage State Park, Caleb Smith Preserve, Camp Hero, Captree State Park, Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Hallock State Park Preserve, Heckscher State Park, Hempstead Lake, Hither Hills, Jones Beach, Montauk Downs, Montauk Point, Nissequogue River, Orient Beach, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Robert Moses, Sunken Meadow, Valley Stream, and Wildwood.

For a complete list of sites, click here.

Other special activity fees are not included. Does not include waiver of fees for camping, golf, museum, or historic site admission.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Multiple Destinations

This pass entitles free tower tour admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Children must be 42" to climb. Not valid for special programs and events. Other restrictions may apply. Park in Field #5 of the Robert Moses State Park and take the boardwalk to the lighthouse. Lighthouse tours available until 1 hour before closing.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass admits up to 4 adults. (Children under 10 are not admitted). Advance timed tickets are strongly recommended. Reservations are encouraged for members. Frick Madison is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 p.m. Last entry is at 5:00 p.m. and galleries are cleared out at 5:45 p.m. You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

You must print this pass and present it at the Museum upon arrival.

This pass entitles free admission for up to 4 adults/students plus $5 admission for a maximum of 2 additional guests. Children under 12 years of age admitted free

Pass includes 10% savings on-site at the museum store.

Mask wearing and Covid19 vaccination are no longer required but are strongly recommended.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

When used in conjunction with your library card, this museum pass entitles free admission for 2 adults and 2 children, access to the express members only ticket line, and discounted tickets for additional guests.

When you arrive at the Intrepid, you must show your valid library card. The museum pass can be printed or displayed on your phone. If you do not have your tickets and your library card, the museum will not admit you.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines. Patrons are responsible for any additional fees related to special events and/or exhibits.

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children free admission to the museum.

You MUST bring your library card with you to the museum. Please check the museum's hours before reserving a pass. Not all events/exhibits are covered by the museum pass. Any additional fees are the patron’s responsibility. Please contact the museum directly for more information.

There is no need to schedule a time slot or register through the Explorium's website. The Explorium, though, will keep admission at a low capacity to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. As usual, if they reach the capacity limit, visitors will be asked to return at another time. Those with Print at Home Passes with reservations for a specific date will be the subject of a note for their staff to accept the pass on another day.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass allows free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (12 years and younger). Excludes admission to festivals. The pass also entitles a 10% discount on gift shop purchases. Library pass users are not required to make timed ticket reservations on the museum's website.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue. You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings,closings, special hours/events and visiting guidelines.

This pass allows free admission for 2 adults and 3 children up to age 18. Library passes are not valid for special events offered outside of normal operating hours as well as activities within normal hours that require additional fees. Library pass users are not required to make a timed ticket reservation on the museum's website.

This pass entitles entry for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Please be advised, patrons are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, and special hours. Special programs may have added fees that are not covered by this pass.

To help ensure social distancing, after checking out the library museum pass, you must then reserve tickets online in advance:

Visit nytransitmuseum.org and follow the links to make a reservation
Select the date and time of the visit
Enter quantity of tickets desired (membership is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children)
Click "Add to Cart"
Enter the Discount Code: PORLIB2
Check out! The tickets will be emailed directly to you and you can either print out or present digitally for entry to the Museum.

You must print this library pass. This pass is only valid for the reserved date of visit. For complete details on requirements during your visit, see the museum's website.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass admits 2 adults for general admission.

Children (18 and under), college students, veterans, active duty military, SNAP recipients, and Shinnecock Nation residents are eligible to enjoy free admission to the Museum.

Also included:

-Discounted $10 admission for 2 addtional adults. For additional guests, $12 for seniors of $16 for adults.

-Discounts in both the Museum Shop and Cafe.

Not all events/exhibits are covered by the museum pass. Any additional fees are the patron’s responsibility. Please contact the museum directly for more information about museum openings, closings, special hours/events and visiting guidelines.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue. You must also bring your library card with you to the museum.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Free admission to museum exhibits for the library cardholder, his/her children, spouse/partner, and four grandparents
Pass includes 10% discount on gift shop items
Pass does NOT include free admission to museum walks, talks presentations or other programs. Program admission fees will apply in addition to any program fees.
You MUST bring your library card with you to the museum. Please check the museum's hours, as well as the library's hours, before reserving a pass. Please contact the museum directly for more information.

View the calendar for potential closings for maintenance or school visits. You can also email them at info@sofo.org or call 631-537-9735.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Admits up to 6 people in the same household.

During large scale museum-wide events, the museum is only open to event ticket holders NOT library pass holders. You may purchase tickets on the museum website Note: the library pass will NOT be accepted on the below list of dates

February 4, 2024 Narwhal Ball
June 1, 2024 Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
June 27, 2024 Special event
June 21, 2024 Sea Glass Festival
October 20, 2024 Monsters & Mermaids

This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 children (under the age of 18) free general admission, which includes the Estate grounds, the Memorial Wing, galleries, Habitat and Stoll Wing dioramas, Nursery Wing (including Mr. Vanderbilt’s 3,000-year-old mummy), Library, the Hall of Fishes, and exhibitions.

Planetarium shows, Mansion Tours, Estate Walks and Talk Tours are NOT included with this library pass. Be sure to view the website vanderbiltmuseum.org or call 631-854-5579 before your visit for weather-related closures and other general information for planning your visit.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Saturday April 27, 2024

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children free admission to the museum.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings,closings, special hours/events and visiting guidelines.

This pass alows up to 4 people free admission to the museum. At least one must be an adult.

In addition to showing this printed pass at the Museum, you must reserve a timed ticket:

Visit https://www.cmee.org/ and click Make a Reservation
Choose your visit date and click Buy
Enter the number of visitors under Library Pass Adult/Child, choose Next, then fill out the Contact Form
When making a CMEE reservation on our website, we ask that visitors enter the library name in the “Notes” section of the checkout
You will receive an email containing one or more attachments (PDF documents) that serve as your tickets. The PDF ticket does not need to be printed; you may show it on your smartphone or tablet.

You must print this Library pass. In addition to a timed ticket, it serves as your entrance to the Museum. This pass is only valid for the reserved date printed on your pass.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles up to 6 visitors free admission and a tour during normal museum hours. (Larger groups may email the venue to arrange private tour)

Pass includes a 10% discount on all merchandise.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children(under 18) free admission to the museum galleries.

Pass includes 15% discount in the museum store as well as discounts in the cafe and on the purchase of Planetarium, Nunley's Carousel and additional gallery tickets.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

For a complete list of sites, click here.

Other special activity fees are not included. Does not include waiver of fees for camping, golf, museum, or historic site admission.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Multiple Destinations

This pass entitles free tower tour admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

You must print this pass and present it at the Museum upon arrival.

This pass entitles free admission for up to 4 adults/students plus $5 admission for a maximum of 2 additional guests. Children under 12 years of age admitted free

Pass includes 10% savings on-site at the museum store.

Mask wearing and Covid19 vaccination are no longer required but are strongly recommended.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines. Patrons are responsible for any additional fees related to special events and/or exhibits.

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children free admission to the museum.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass entitles entry for 2 adults and up to 4 children.

Please be advised, patrons are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, and special hours. Special programs may have added fees that are not covered by this pass.

To help ensure social distancing, after checking out the library museum pass, you must then reserve tickets online in advance:

Visit nytransitmuseum.org and follow the links to make a reservation
Select the date and time of the visit
Enter quantity of tickets desired (membership is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children)
Click "Add to Cart"
Enter the Discount Code: PORLIB2
Check out! The tickets will be emailed directly to you and you can either print out or present digitally for entry to the Museum.

You must print this library pass. This pass is only valid for the reserved date of visit. For complete details on requirements during your visit, see the museum's website.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

This pass admits 2 adults for general admission.

Children (18 and under), college students, veterans, active duty military, SNAP recipients, and Shinnecock Nation residents are eligible to enjoy free admission to the Museum.

Also included:

-Discounted $10 admission for 2 addtional adults. For additional guests, $12 for seniors of $16 for adults.

-Discounts in both the Museum Shop and Cafe.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue. You must also bring your library card with you to the museum.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Free admission to museum exhibits for the library cardholder, his/her children, spouse/partner, and four grandparents
Pass includes 10% discount on gift shop items
Pass does NOT include free admission to museum walks, talks presentations or other programs. Program admission fees will apply in addition to any program fees.
You MUST bring your library card with you to the museum. Please check the museum's hours, as well as the library's hours, before reserving a pass. Please contact the museum directly for more information.

View the calendar for potential closings for maintenance or school visits. You can also email them at info@sofo.org or call 631-537-9735.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Admits up to 6 people in the same household.

February 4, 2024 Narwhal Ball
June 1, 2024 Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
June 27, 2024 Special event
June 21, 2024 Sea Glass Festival
October 20, 2024 Monsters & Mermaids

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for openings, closings, special hours and visiting guidelines.

Sunday April 28, 2024

This pass entitles 2 adults and 2 children free admission to the museum.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

You are responsible for contacting the museum for information on openings,closings, special hours/events and visiting guidelines.

This pass alows up to 4 people free admission to the museum. At least one must be an adult.

In addition to showing this printed pass at the Museum, you must reserve a timed ticket:

Visit https://www.cmee.org/ and click Make a Reservation
Choose your visit date and click Buy
Enter the number of visitors under Library Pass Adult/Child, choose Next, then fill out the Contact Form
When making a CMEE reservation on our website, we ask that visitors enter the library name in the “Notes” section of the checkout
You will receive an email containing one or more attachments (PDF documents) that serve as your tickets. The PDF ticket does not need to be printed; you may show it on your smartphone or tablet.