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WCPL can loan families free or discounted passes to several local attractions. Each of the passes gives entry to 2-5 persons in the same family!
OR Call 610-696-7985 to speak with a staff member and reserve a pass today. Passes are limited and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS:
Note: We recommend calling ahead to confirm hours and any reservation requirements.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum! They are dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Explore this attraction for exhibits on wildlife, butterflies, dinosaurs, and all things natural!
Reserve an ANSP print-and-go pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Print & Go Pass. 2 adults and up to 5 children. Please also reserve a timed ticket at https://bit.ly/ANSMuseumPass before you visit. You will need to enter the Reservation Code printed on the pass. Please bring pass and timed tickets with you to the museum.
Image credit: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, www.ansp.org
Museum of the American Revolution
"When the Museum of the American Revolution opened its doors on April 19, 2017, it fulfilled a promise – made more than a century ago – to create a museum dedicated to telling the rich and complex story of our nation’s founding. Since then, we have delivered an exceptional experience to hundreds of thousands of visitors and established ourselves as a destination that brings history to life in a unique and powerful way."
Reserve a Museum of the American Revolution print-and-go pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Print and Go pass. Up to 2 adults and 4 youth (ages 6 – 17); children 5 and under are free.
Image and description credit: Museum of the American Revolution, www.amrevmuseum.org
Chester County History Center
Founded in 1893, the Chester County History Center (formerly the Chester County Historical Society) is the official county history museum, education center, and repository of Chester County, PA. Visit their permanent and rotating exhibits in a 56,000 square foot history center in downtown West Chester, featuring locally crafted Grandfather Clocks, furniture from the early 1700s, over 200 quilts, and a historic clothing collection dating from the 1700s to today!
Reserve a CCHC print-and-go pass here >
CCHC is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association. The library's CCHC membership pass offers reduced or free entry to a number of regional museums. Please note that the museum/institution must be 16 miles or farther from West Chester per NARM rules. Get a map and list of museums in West Chester within a 50 mile radius. Download a more complete, regional museum map here (PDF), which includes several museums in New York City. We strongly recommend calling the museum you are interested in visiting to verify NARM membership and any restrictions.
Reserve a Chester County History Center pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Up to 2 adults, 3 children.
Image credit: Chester County Historical Society, www.chestercohistorical.org/
Lancaster Science Factory
https://lancastersciencefactory.org/
Print-and-go pass.
An interactive Science Center for kids in grades K-8 and their families, with more than 70 hands-on STEM exhibits and a brand new maker space. Visit Lancaster Science Factory for current hours and exhibits.
Reserve a Lancaster Science Factory print-and-go pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Free general admission for up to 5 people. Print-and-Go pass. Please make your reservation and print out your pass. Bring it with you when you visit the Science Factory.
Longwood Gardens
A world-famous garden attraction right here in Chester County, Longwood Gardens are a 'living expression' of what founder Pierre S. du Pont loved and found beautiful. Catch an awe-inspiring fountain show, stroll through beautiful gardens blooming differently in every season, see a holiday light extravaganza, and experience a variety of fun educational programming.
Please note - these passes are in extremely high demand. If you find you cannot pick up the pass you reserved please cancel your reservation so that someone else may use it. No-shows for pick-ups will be blocked from making reservations for two months. You are also limited to making one reservation per month (regardless of the date you want to reserve for), and two reservations within a three-month period.
Reserve a Longwood Gardens pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Up to 8 people; children 4 and under are free.
Image credit: Longwood Gardens, www.longwoodgardens.org
Mt. Cuba Center
Open April 3 2024 - November 2024
Gardens open for general admission April through November.
Mt. Cuba Center is a beautiful botanic garden in Delaware's Brandywine Valley committed to the conservation of native plants and their habitats. Gardens open spring through late fall and classes offered year-round.
Reserve a Mt. Cuba print-and-go pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Entry for up to 4 adults; children 5 and under are free. Admission to the gardens only; special events, programs requiring advanced registration, and classes not included.
Image credit: Mt. Cuba Center, mtcubacenter.org
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Closed for the season.
https://www.colonialplantation.org/
Print-and-go pass.
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is an authentic living history site with the purpose of enhancing understanding of 1760-90 farm life in Southeastern Pennsylvania by providing high quality, research based experiences to the public.
The plantation is open weekends, late March through early December.
Reserve a Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation pass (2 available) here >
PASS DETAILS: Entry for up to 6 individuals (2 adults, 4 children or grandchildren).
Image credit: Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation colonialplantation.org
American Helicopter Museum
https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/
Print-and-go pass.
"Mission: to preserve rotary-wing aviation history, educate society on helicopters and their missions, and inspire future generations."
Reserve an American Helicopter Museum pass here >
PASS DETAILS: Admission for four, excluding special events.
Image credit: American Helicopter Museum, helicoptermuseum.org
Ready to Reserve?
HOW IT WORKS:
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Browse the list of available locations below.
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Reservations at MuseumKey.com can be made up to 60 days in advance. You can make your reservation online, or call the library to make one over the phone. (610-696-7985)
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“Pick-Up Passes” must be picked up and returned to the West Chester Public Library main or Children’s circulation desk during regular business hours. Do not drop the passes in the outside book drops, or at any other Chester County library. Check out a pass at the Children’s circulation desk on Day 1. Return the pass to the main or Children’s circulation desk before closing on day 3.
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The late fee for “Pick-Up Passes” is $25 per day. Passes need to be returned on time so others may use them. Thank you for your consideration of others who are waiting to use the pass.
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Lost pass fees depend on the price of the museum pass. The cost for each pass ranges from $100 to $300.
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“Print and Go Passes”: There is no need to come to the library to check these passes out and nothing to return! Enjoy the convenience of printing them from your home printer after reserving them. Passes must be used on the day for which it is reserved. Reserve passes for any day that the museum is open... even if the library is closed. If you do not have a printer at home; passes may be reserved and printed at the library.
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You can cancel a reservation via the MY ACCOUNT link in the top right corner. Use your barcode (or username works too) and PIN to log in. You can also cancel a reservation by calling the library.
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There is no charge to reserve a museum pass, and some passes provide discounts at museum shops and restaurants!