Bethlehem Area Public Library Museum Passes – Borrowing Rules & Information
- Museum passes are available at the Main Library & South Side branch. (Please refer to the list below which specifies which passes are available at which location. Passes must be returned to the same branch they are borrowed from.)
- Museum passes can also be placed on hold but not reserved in advance for a specific date.
- Borrowers must be 18 years of age or older, with a valid adult Bethlehem Area Public Library card with no outstanding lost item charges.
- Museum passes may be checked out at the front desk for a one week loan period. You may check out one (1) Library Museum Pass at a time.
- Museum passes cannot be renewed. The overdue fine for museum passes is $10.00 per day. NO FINES WILL BE WAIVED
- Borrower will be responsible for the full replacement cost if the pass is lost or not returned.
- Each museum pass has its own requirements regarding the number of people admitted on each pass.
- Borrowers are responsible for calling or visiting the museum’s website for the most up-to-date information for hours of operation, directions & parking.
- Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its museum pass.The library assumes no responsibility of any kind arising out of the use of museum passes.
- Return museum passes inside to the Main Library Adult Circulation Desk only.
List of Museum Passes:
Academy of Natural Sciences – Philadelphia – Main Academy of Natural Sciences – Philadelphia – Main
(2 adults and up to 5 children in the same household) (2 adults and up to 5 children in the same household)
America on Wheels – Allentown – Main America on Wheels – Allentown – Main
2 adults and any accompanying children) 2 adults and any accompanying children)
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve – New Hope – Main Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve – New Hope – Main
2 adults and any accompanying children) 2 adults and any accompanying children)
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles – Main & SS Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles – Main & SS
2 adults and up to 3 children) 2 adults and up to 3 children)
Da Vinci Center – Allentown – Main Da Vinci Center – Allentown – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children ages 3-17) Toddlers are free 2 adults and up to 4 children ages 3-17) Toddlers are free
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site – Philadelphia – Main
Up to 6 people
Elmwood Park Zoo – Norristown – Main Elmwood Park Zoo – Norristown – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children) 2 adults and up to 4 children)
* Note: Elmwood isn’t open until March. * Note: Elmwood isn’t open until March.
Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites – Main & SS Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites – Main & SS
4 adults and any accompanying children) 4 adults and any accompanying children)
Independence Seaport Museum – Philadelphia – Main Independence Seaport Museum – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children) 2 adults and up to 4 children)
Mercer Museum / Fonthill Castle – Doylestown – Main Mercer Museum / Fonthill Castle – Doylestown – Main
2 adults and up to 2 children) 2 adults and up to 2 children)
Mütter Museum (Historic Medical Library) – Philadelphia – Main Mütter Museum (Historic Medical Library) – Philadelphia – Main
4 people 4 people
Museum of the American Revolution – Philadelphia – Main Museum of the American Revolution – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults, 4 youth (6-17). Children under 5 are free 2 adults, 4 youth (6-17). Children under 5 are free
National Constitution Center – Philadelphia – Main National Constitution Center – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children) 2 adults and up to 4 children)
National Liberty Museum – Philadelphia – Main National Liberty Museum – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children) 2 adults and up to 4 children)
National Museum of Industrial History – Bethlehem – SS National Museum of Industrial History – Bethlehem – SS
2 adults, 4 children of same household 2 adults, 4 children of same household
Northampton County Historical Northampton County Historical
& Genealogical Society & Sigal Museum – Main & Genealogical Society & Sigal Museum – Main
Up to 10 people Up to 10 people
Penn Museum – Philadelphia – Main Penn Museum – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults and any household children under the age of 18 2 adults and any household children under the age of 18
Philadelphia Magic Gardens – Main & SS Philadelphia Magic Gardens – Main
2 adults and up to 3 children 2 adults and up to 3 children
Reading Museum – Main Reading Museum – Main
2 adults and up to 4 children 2 adults and up to 4 children
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden – Philadelphia – Main Shofuso Japanese House and Garden – Philadelphia – Main
2 adults and up to 5 children 2 adults and up to 5 children
Note: Shofuso is closed for the Winter. Note: Shofuso is closed for the Winter.
Opening day will be March 18th, 2026. Opening day will be March 18th, 2026