Cultural Pass NYC | Free Museum Tickets Guide
Explore NYC's Cultural Pass — your free ticket to top museums and gardens through your library card. Includes full guide, list of venues, and how to reserve.
What is the Cultural Pass?
The Cultural Pass is a powerful initiative that allows eligible New Yorkers to access dozens of museums, libraries, gardens, and cultural institutions — completely for free. It’s designed to make arts and culture more accessible to local residents through their library membership.
If you're a member of:
- Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)
- New York Public Library (NYPL)
- Queens Public Library (QPL)
You can reserve free passes to visit over 80 institutions across New York City.
What Museums & Places Are Included?
Here are selected museums & places through the Cultural Pass:
Manhattan
- American Museum of Natural History
- Asia Society Museum
- The Frick Collection