Museum Passes may be reserved up to 30 days in advance by residents in the Oceanside School District who are 18 years or older, whose Oceanside Library card is in good standing, with no outstanding fines, and is not expired. Each Museum Pass may only be borrowed by a family once in 30 days and only 1 pass per household at a time.
The Oceanside Library offers two types of Museum Passes:
For more information about the admission limits and pass details, click on the name of the museum you are interested in visiting. Many museums do not accept passes for special exhibits; contact the museum individually to see if the pass is accepted for a scheduled event.
Always check the museum’s website for unexpected closings or changes in hours for the day you plan to visit.
By making a reservation, you are accepting our Museum Pass Agreement:
CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel a reservation from home using the "My Passes" button up to 24 hours before the pickup date. Enter your library barcode and click "cancel" next to the pass. If you wish to cancel a reservation less than 24 hours before your reservation date, please contact the Welcome Desk at 516-766-2360 x300 or x301.
Free, expedited admission to the museum for 4 adults and 4 children (17 and under)
Complimentary audio guides
20% discount in the Museum Store
The Museum is open six days a week (closed Tuesday), from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The pass admits two adults and accompanying children ages 17 and under. Includes a 10% discount at the Garden Shop and BBG's cafe.
Visit bbg.org before your visit to learn more about what is in bloom, current art installations, and scheduled children's programming.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass admits two adults and accompanying children 17 and under.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
CSH Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Allows 2 adults and 4 children under age 18. Open daily year-round. Includes 2 aquarium buildings and 6 outdoor ponds. Additional fees for Catch and Keep Trout Fishing. Visit http://cshfishhatchery.org/ or call 516-692-6768 for more information on special events and schedules.
CSH Whaling Museum
Pass is valid for up to 6 people and includes free audio tours, a short film, open playtime and scavenger hunts. For more information call 631-367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Pass is not valid for special events or programs.
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 18 years and younger to one day's free admission, free parking and a 15% discount in the museum store. For Museum Hours and Closings, please visit www.cradleofaviation.org or call 516-572-4111.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
The Empire Pass permits unlimited vehicle access 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.
For a list of State Parks on Long Island, Click Here.
For more information about New York State Park facilities visit parks.ny.gov
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 12 years and under. For Hours and Closings, please visit www.fireislandlighthouse.com or call 631-583-5327.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 accompanying children under the age of 18 free admission to the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for 4 people. Not recommended for children under age 10.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the museum. This pass is only valid for the reserved date of visit.
HMTC - Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles free admission for 6 people.
You must bring this pass. It will serve as your entrance to the museum.
The Intrepid Museum is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for up to six library patrons.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Each pass admits up to 6 vistors. For Hours and Closings, please visit: https://longislandexplorium.org/visit-us/
Open:
Every Weekend: Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Open hours during School holidays are the same 1pm to 5 pm.
July and August Wednesday-Sunday 1pm to 5 pm.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
Free admission for five people plus a 10% discount in the museum store.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles free admission for up to six people.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 children free admission into the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Museum of Art is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Admission for 2 Adults and 4 Children
Free parking
A $2 discount will be provided for any add on experiences
We reserve the right to ask for photo I.D. upon entering the Hall of Science
Please be advised that library patrons no longer need to reserve their tickets in advance of their visit. As long as they have their library pass for the day, they will be granted entry. Our weekly schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm* - Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day. Community Hours | Friday: 2 - 5pm Makerspace Hours | Wed - Thu: 11am - 1pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm
Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day
If you have any questions, the best way to contact Membership will be via email at membership@nysci.org. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Please check in with this pass directly at the Museum Admission Booth. Bring a valid ID at the time of your visit to verify the name on this pass. 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.
For $5 discount on Museum Programs and Excursions, please use Institutional Member Discount Code: OCLIB2.
Please Note: All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance. Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
This pass entitles admission for 2 adults and their children under 18 plus free parking and a 10% discount in the gift store.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Old Westbury Gardens is OPEN Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Saturday.
The Museum Store is Open Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Each pass admits two adults and two children, plus a 10% discount in the museum shop. Please go to Raynham Hall Museum website to reserve a tour either Guided Tour or Self-guided Tours.
https://raynhamhallmuseum.org/
Guided Tours take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
Self-guided tours are available on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays starting every hour from 1:00 pm, with the final tour starting at 4:00 pm. Whichever tour you choose, tour guides are always available to answer questions and provide an enriching experience.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18 to free exhibits. The Mansion Tour and the Planetarium Show are additional and can be purchased on your arrival to the Vanderbilt Museum.
You can print this pass or show the pass on your phone. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will be open September 5, 2022 - November 10, 2022: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Starting November 11, 2022 to December 31, 2022 the Museum will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12 to 4 pm.
Summer hours: June 25 through September 4, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.
The Library Pass Program includes free admission to the estate grounds, the Memorial Wing galleries, Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas, Nursery Wing (including Mr. Vanderbilt’s 3,000-year-old mummy), Library, and the Hall of Fishes.
Please note: Planetarium shows, and Mansion Tours are not included in the Library Pass Program. Planetarium and tour tickets must be purchased at admissions at the time of arrival.
Daytime Planetarium shows and mansion tours are an additional $6 per person.
Please advise your patrons to visit the Museum’s website, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org for updates on programs and possible weather-related closures. Cobblestone-friendly footwear is highly recommended.
This pass entitles a family of 4 free admission to the Birthplace and Interpretive Center, and free viewing of art exhibits at The Gathering House.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is OPEN only on the following: Summer: Monday-Sunday; Spring/Fall/Winter: Wednesday-Sunday. Please call the museum for hours, holiday hours, and emergency closings.
Free, expedited admission to the museum for 4 adults and 4 children (17 and under)
Complimentary audio guides
20% discount in the Museum Store
The Museum is open six days a week (closed Tuesday), from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The pass admits two adults and accompanying children ages 17 and under. Includes a 10% discount at the Garden Shop and BBG's cafe.
Visit bbg.org before your visit to learn more about what is in bloom, current art installations, and scheduled children's programming.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass admits two adults and accompanying children 17 and under.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
CSH Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Allows 2 adults and 4 children under age 18. Open daily year-round. Includes 2 aquarium buildings and 6 outdoor ponds. Additional fees for Catch and Keep Trout Fishing. Visit http://cshfishhatchery.org/ or call 516-692-6768 for more information on special events and schedules.
CSH Whaling Museum
Pass is valid for up to 6 people and includes free audio tours, a short film, open playtime and scavenger hunts. For more information call 631-367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Pass is not valid for special events or programs.
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 18 years and younger to one day's free admission, free parking and a 15% discount in the museum store. For Museum Hours and Closings, please visit www.cradleofaviation.org or call 516-572-4111.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
The Empire Pass permits unlimited vehicle access 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.
For a list of State Parks on Long Island, Click Here.
For more information about New York State Park facilities visit parks.ny.gov
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 12 years and under. For Hours and Closings, please visit www.fireislandlighthouse.com or call 631-583-5327.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 accompanying children under the age of 18 free admission to the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for 4 people. Not recommended for children under age 10.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the museum. This pass is only valid for the reserved date of visit.
HMTC - Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles free admission for 6 people.
You must bring this pass. It will serve as your entrance to the museum.
The Intrepid Museum is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for up to six library patrons.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Each pass admits up to 6 vistors. For Hours and Closings, please visit: https://longislandexplorium.org/visit-us/
Open:
Every Weekend: Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Open hours during School holidays are the same 1pm to 5 pm.
July and August Wednesday-Sunday 1pm to 5 pm.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
Free admission for five people plus a 10% discount in the museum store.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles free admission for up to six people.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 children free admission into the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Museum of Art is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Admission for 2 Adults and 4 Children
Free parking
A $2 discount will be provided for any add on experiences
We reserve the right to ask for photo I.D. upon entering the Hall of Science
Please be advised that library patrons no longer need to reserve their tickets in advance of their visit. As long as they have their library pass for the day, they will be granted entry. Our weekly schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm* - Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day. Community Hours | Friday: 2 - 5pm Makerspace Hours | Wed - Thu: 11am - 1pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm
Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day
If you have any questions, the best way to contact Membership will be via email at membership@nysci.org. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Please check in with this pass directly at the Museum Admission Booth. Bring a valid ID at the time of your visit to verify the name on this pass. 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.
For $5 discount on Museum Programs and Excursions, please use Institutional Member Discount Code: OCLIB2.
Please Note: All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance. Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
This pass entitles admission for 2 adults and their children under 18 plus free parking and a 10% discount in the gift store.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Old Westbury Gardens is OPEN Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Saturday.
The Museum Store is Open Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Each pass admits two adults and two children, plus a 10% discount in the museum shop. Please go to Raynham Hall Museum website to reserve a tour either Guided Tour or Self-guided Tours.
https://raynhamhallmuseum.org/
Guided Tours take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
Self-guided tours are available on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays starting every hour from 1:00 pm, with the final tour starting at 4:00 pm. Whichever tour you choose, tour guides are always available to answer questions and provide an enriching experience.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18 to free exhibits. The Mansion Tour and the Planetarium Show are additional and can be purchased on your arrival to the Vanderbilt Museum.
You can print this pass or show the pass on your phone. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will be open September 5, 2022 - November 10, 2022: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Starting November 11, 2022 to December 31, 2022 the Museum will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12 to 4 pm.
Summer hours: June 25 through September 4, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.
The Library Pass Program includes free admission to the estate grounds, the Memorial Wing galleries, Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas, Nursery Wing (including Mr. Vanderbilt’s 3,000-year-old mummy), Library, and the Hall of Fishes.
Please note: Planetarium shows, and Mansion Tours are not included in the Library Pass Program. Planetarium and tour tickets must be purchased at admissions at the time of arrival.
Daytime Planetarium shows and mansion tours are an additional $6 per person.
Please advise your patrons to visit the Museum’s website, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org for updates on programs and possible weather-related closures. Cobblestone-friendly footwear is highly recommended.
This pass entitles a family of 4 free admission to the Birthplace and Interpretive Center, and free viewing of art exhibits at The Gathering House.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is OPEN only on the following: Summer: Monday-Sunday; Spring/Fall/Winter: Wednesday-Sunday. Please call the museum for hours, holiday hours, and emergency closings.
Free, expedited admission to the museum for 4 adults and 4 children (17 and under)
Complimentary audio guides
20% discount in the Museum Store
The Museum is open six days a week (closed Tuesday), from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The pass admits two adults and accompanying children ages 17 and under. Includes a 10% discount at the Garden Shop and BBG's cafe.
Visit bbg.org before your visit to learn more about what is in bloom, current art installations, and scheduled children's programming.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass admits two adults and accompanying children 17 and under.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
CSH Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Allows 2 adults and 4 children under age 18. Open daily year-round. Includes 2 aquarium buildings and 6 outdoor ponds. Additional fees for Catch and Keep Trout Fishing. Visit http://cshfishhatchery.org/ or call 516-692-6768 for more information on special events and schedules.
CSH Whaling Museum
Pass is valid for up to 6 people and includes free audio tours, a short film, open playtime and scavenger hunts. For more information call 631-367-3418 or visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. Pass is not valid for special events or programs.
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 18 years and younger to one day's free admission, free parking and a 15% discount in the museum store. For Museum Hours and Closings, please visit www.cradleofaviation.org or call 516-572-4111.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
The Empire Pass permits unlimited vehicle access 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.
For a list of State Parks on Long Island, Click Here.
For more information about New York State Park facilities visit parks.ny.gov
Multiple Destinations
Each pass admits two adults and up to four children 12 years and under. For Hours and Closings, please visit www.fireislandlighthouse.com or call 631-583-5327.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 accompanying children under the age of 18 free admission to the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for 4 people. Not recommended for children under age 10.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the museum. This pass is only valid for the reserved date of visit.
HMTC - Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles free admission for 6 people.
You must bring this pass. It will serve as your entrance to the museum.
The Intrepid Museum is OPEN Monday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Free admission for up to six library patrons.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Each pass admits up to 6 vistors. For Hours and Closings, please visit: https://longislandexplorium.org/visit-us/
Open:
Every Weekend: Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Open hours during School holidays are the same 1pm to 5 pm.
July and August Wednesday-Sunday 1pm to 5 pm.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
Free admission for five people plus a 10% discount in the museum store.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles free admission for up to six people.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
This pass entitles 2 adults and 4 children free admission into the museum.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Nassau County Museum of Art is OPEN Tuesday-Sunday. Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
Admission for 2 Adults and 4 Children
Free parking
A $2 discount will be provided for any add on experiences
We reserve the right to ask for photo I.D. upon entering the Hall of Science
Please be advised that library patrons no longer need to reserve their tickets in advance of their visit. As long as they have their library pass for the day, they will be granted entry. Our weekly schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm* - Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day. Community Hours | Friday: 2 - 5pm Makerspace Hours | Wed - Thu: 11am - 1pm; Fri - Sun: 11am - 1pm & 2 - 4pm
Last Entry at 4pm; Some exhibits and experience close earlier in the day
If you have any questions, the best way to contact Membership will be via email at membership@nysci.org. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Please check in with this pass directly at the Museum Admission Booth. Bring a valid ID at the time of your visit to verify the name on this pass. 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.
For $5 discount on Museum Programs and Excursions, please use Institutional Member Discount Code: OCLIB2.
Please Note: All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance. Proof of vaccination and masks are required for entry.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
This pass entitles admission for 2 adults and their children under 18 plus free parking and a 10% discount in the gift store.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Old Westbury Gardens is OPEN Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Saturday.
The Museum Store is Open Tuesday-Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Each pass admits two adults and two children, plus a 10% discount in the museum shop. Please go to Raynham Hall Museum website to reserve a tour either Guided Tour or Self-guided Tours.
https://raynhamhallmuseum.org/
Guided Tours take place on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 1:00 and 3:00 pm.
Self-guided tours are available on Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays starting every hour from 1:00 pm, with the final tour starting at 4:00 pm. Whichever tour you choose, tour guides are always available to answer questions and provide an enriching experience.
You must print this pass. Present this printed pass at the box office to receive your tickets. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
This pass entitles free admission for 2 adults and 4 children under 18 to free exhibits. The Mansion Tour and the Planetarium Show are additional and can be purchased on your arrival to the Vanderbilt Museum.
You can print this pass or show the pass on your phone. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will be open September 5, 2022 - November 10, 2022: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Starting November 11, 2022 to December 31, 2022 the Museum will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 12 to 4 pm.
Summer hours: June 25 through September 4, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm.
The Library Pass Program includes free admission to the estate grounds, the Memorial Wing galleries, Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas, Nursery Wing (including Mr. Vanderbilt’s 3,000-year-old mummy), Library, and the Hall of Fishes.
Please note: Planetarium shows, and Mansion Tours are not included in the Library Pass Program. Planetarium and tour tickets must be purchased at admissions at the time of arrival.
Daytime Planetarium shows and mansion tours are an additional $6 per person.
Please advise your patrons to visit the Museum’s website, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org for updates on programs and possible weather-related closures. Cobblestone-friendly footwear is highly recommended.
This pass entitles a family of 4 free admission to the Birthplace and Interpretive Center, and free viewing of art exhibits at The Gathering House.
You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.
The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association is OPEN only on the following: Summer: Monday-Sunday; Spring/Fall/Winter: Wednesday-Sunday. Please call the museum for hours, holiday hours, and emergency closings.