Museum Passes

The Library is offering a museum pass program as part of its mission to provide educational, professional, cultural and recreational information and services.

Who can check out a Monroe Township Library museum pass?

Monroe Township adult cardholders (ages 18 years and older) in good standing (no overdue materials and less than $10.00 in fines) are eligible to check out our Museum passes. Only one museum pass may be borrowed at a time per family. Cardholders must sign a loan agreement before checking out the pass.

Where can I pick up a pass?

All passes must be picked up at the Monroe Township Public Library Circulation Desk.

Where can I return a pass?

All passes must be returned only to the Monroe Township Public Library Circulation Desk. Please hand the plastic case directly to a staff member, and be sure that the pass is returned with the case. Museum passes cannot be returned via the inside or outside book drop, or to any other library.

Can I reserve a pass for pick-up?

No. Passes are strictly on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be reserved or held for a patron.

How long can I keep a pass?

A museum pass may be checked out for 4 days and is not renewable.

What if I don't return the pass on time?

A late fee of $5.00 per day will apply, up to the full cost of the museum pass.

What if I lose the museum pass or it is stolen, damaged or mutilated?

The patron on whose library card the pass has been borrowed is responsible for the full replacement cost of the pass. (The cost of the pass varies by museum.) There is a $3.00 fee for loss or damage of the case.

The current museum pass replacement costs are as follows:

• Brandywine Consernacy & Museum of Art - $35
• Eastern State Penitentiary - $199
• Magic Gardens - $50
• National Liberty Museum - $100
• Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - $150
• Please Touch Museum - $300
• Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center - $100

Borrowers are responsible for calling or checking the museum website directly for hours of operation, current exhibits, parking and directions. Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its Museum Pass. The Museum Pass may not provide admission to all exhibits at the museum. The Library assumes no responsibility of any kind arising out of the use of Museum Passes or any parking accommodations.

The Museum Pass Program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Free Public Library of Monroe Township.

Museum Guidelines

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art

Admits four (4) guests, adults or children, to the museum. Also provides access to the Laurels and Waterloo Mills Preserves (check brandywine.org for hours and directions). Present pass at the Visitor Services desk.

Winter Hours (January 9–March 31): Open Wednesday–Monday, 10am–4pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Regular Hours (April 1–November 22): Open Wednesday–Monday, 9:30am–4:30pm (Closed Tuesdays)

For more information call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywine.org

Eastern State Penitentiary

Admits six (6) people per visit for daytime general admission. Eastern State is not recommended for children under the age of seven. Although there is no programing for children under the age of seven, they are welcome to visit and their admission is complimentary. General admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” audio tour, history exhibits and artist installations. Please note: Photographers using a tripod must purchase an equipment pass for an additional fee of $10. No portrait photography is permitted during public hours.

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. The last entry is at 4 pm, but most visitors spend about two hours on site. Admission is untimed. Eastern State is open rain or shine, and the building does not have climate control. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to wear appropriate footwear.

Museum passes are not valid for Terror Behind the Walls, discounts in the museum store, special events, facility rentals or paranormal investigations.

For more information call 215-236-3300 or visit www.easternstate.org.

Magic Gardens

Provides free general admission for two (2) adults and up to three (3) children per visit, discounted admission for up to six (6) additional guests, and free admission and discounts to over 750 other arts, cultural, and historical institutions with North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).

Open every day except Tuesday, 11am to 6pm. Hours may vary due to special events. Please visit their Calendar for updated general admission hours. Last admission 15 minutes before closing, and all visitors must exit promptly upon closing.

RESTRICTIONS: Check the following websites for institutional stipulations: narmassociation.org and https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/home

For more information call 215-733-0390 or visit www.phillymagicgardens.org.

National Liberty Museum

The pass allows free general admission for up to two (2) adults and four (4) children.

For more information call 215-925-2800 or visit www.libertymuseum.org.

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

The museum pass admits two (2) adults and four (4) children under 18 with free general admission during regular museum hours.

For more information call 215-972-7600 or visit www.pafa.org

Please Touch Museum

Admits six (6) people per visit. Please bring your library card along with the museum pass for admission. Includes free parking for two (2) in the museum's gated lot.

For more information call 215-581-3181 or visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center

Pass admits two (2) adults and all children under 18. No additional benefits, such as store discounts or special offers, are available to the holder of the pass. To use the pass, the library member will present the reusable card at the admission gate and be asked to fill out an information sheet.

For more information call 856-825-6800 or visit www.wheatonarts.org