Cincinnati is home to many renowned cultural and recreational institutions. The Library wants to inspire you to get out and discover these attractions through our Discovery Pass program. The Discovery Pass provides Library cardholders with free passes to arts, cultural, and recreational attractions throughout Hamilton County. Library cardholders may check out passes to:
- American Sign Museum
- Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions, opens a new window
- Cincinnati Museum Center, opens a new window
- Great Parks of Hamilton County, opens a new window
- The Harriet Beecher Stowe House, opens a new window
- Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, opens a new window
- Taft Museum of Art
Checking out a pass is easy! All you need is a Library card in good standing. Use the online reservation system, opens a new window to view which passes are available and to reserve a pass. Please check with each organization on best practices for redeeming your pass during the pandemic, and to learn about current safety protocols. Please note passes are available once every 30 days per customer.
Visit our Discovery Pass reservation system, opens a new window to get started!
| Details | Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions | Cincinnati Museum Center | Harriet Beecher Stowe House | Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum | Great Parks | American Sign Museum | Taft Museum of Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How many people does the pass admit? | 4* | 2 adults and 4 children | 2 | Youth, ages 0-15 only (no limit) | 1 motor vehicle | Each pass is good for two people ages 13+ (ages 12 and under enter the museum for free) |
Admits two adults |
| Where can I reserve the pass? | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window | Use the online reservation system, opens a new window |
| How many days are the passes good for? | Only good for the date on pass.
Valid during ongoing Art Museum special exhibits. See their website, opens a new window for details and dates. |
Good for 7 days. | Only good for the date on pass | Only good for the date on pass | Good for three days. Must return by the date on the back of the pass. | Only good for the date on pass | Only good for the date on the pass |
| How do I receive the pass? | Print at home or save to mobile device | Pick up pass at the branch you reserved it from online | Print at home or save to mobile device | Print at home or save to mobile device | Pick up pass at the branch you reserved it from online | Print at home or save to mobile device | Print at home or save to mobile device |
| Do I need to return the pass after the visit? | No | No | No | No | Yes. Return the pass to the Library location that it was picked up from, by the due date. | No | No |
| Will I need a library card? | Yes. Your library card must be active and not expired. | Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $10 in fees. | Yes. Your library card must be active and not expired. | Yes. Your library card must be active and not expired. | Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $10 in fees. | Yes. Your library card must be active and not expired. | Yes. Your library card must be active and not expired. |
**Passes to the Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions each admit four people. General Cincinnati Art Museum access is free and a pass is not required.
Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions
How many people does the pass admit? 4 people
Where can I reserve the pass? Use the online reservation system, opens a new window
How many days are the passes good for? Only good for the date on pass
How do I receive the pass? Print at home or save to mobile device
Do I need to return the pass after the visit? No
Will I need a library card? Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $50 in fines.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
How many people does the pass admit? 2 people
Where can I reserve the pass? Use the online reservation system, opens a new window
How many days are the passes good for? Only good for the date on pass
How do I receive the pass? Print at home or save to mobile device
Do I need to return the pass after the visit? No
Will I need a library card? Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $50 in fines.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
How many people does the pass admit? 1 carload
Where can I reserve the pass? Use the online reservation system, opens a new window
How many days are the passes good for? Only good for the date on pass
How do I receive the pass? Print at home or save to mobile device
Do I need to return the pass after the visit? No
Will I need a library card? Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $50 in fines.
American Sign Museum
How many people does the pass admit? Each pass is good for two people ages 13+ (ages 12 and under enter the museum for free)
Where can I reserve the pass? Use the online reservation system, opens a new window
How many days are the passes good for? Only good for the date on pass
How do I receive the pass? Print at home or save to mobile device
Do I need to return the pass after the visit? No
Will I need a library card? Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $50 in fines.
Taft Museum of Art
How many people does the pass admit? Admits 2 adults
Where can I reserve the pass? Use the online reservation system, opens a new window
How many days are the passes good for? Only good for the date on pass
How do I receive the pass? Print at home or save to mobile device
Do I need to return the pass after the visit? No
Will I need a library card? Yes. Your card must be in good standing with less than $50 in fines.
**Passes to the Cincinnati Art Museum Special Exhibitions each admit four people. General Cincinnati Art Museum access is free and a pass is not required.
