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Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

212 West 83rd Street, The Tisch Building, New York, NY 10024
212-721-1223   https://www.cmom.org/
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The Children's Museum of Manhattan provides children with experiences at the intersection of the arts, sciences and the humanities. Their exhibitions are updated each month with new activities and programs, some appropriate for children as young as under one year old. Exhibitions include a seasonal outdoor water exhibit and changing exhibits based on art, music, governance, New York City, and cultures from around the world. The museum is wheelchair accessible except for the lower level of the water exhibit. There is a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Art, Children, Family, Governance, History, Music

Pass Benefits

You must pick up the pass ON THE DATE OF PICKUP and return it the following day. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, PASSES CHECKED OUT ON SATURDAY ARE DUE BACK BEFORE 10 AM ON MONDAY. 

COME PLAY AND LEARN AT CMOM

TIMED-ENTRY RESERVATIONS!

You can now visit all your favorite CMOM exhibitions at your own pace! All museum exhibits and activities are included in your timed-entry ticket. Time slots are available every hour throughout the day. Reservations are for entry only, allowing for even more Playing, Learning, and Growing together here at CMOM!

Visitors are encouraged to reserve their timed-entry tickets in advance. Please note that same-day reservations and certain time slots may be unavailable due to limited capacity.

MEMBERS: Please verify your membership to reserve your free tickets.

Our membership # is needed for reservations.

Membership # 24748

CMOM is more than a museum—we provide a continuum of experiences that give all children the intellectual, emotional, physical and social skills they need to thrive. Admits 4 people per pass.

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Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

84 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
631-367-0400   https://www.cshfirehousemuseum.org/
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The Cold Spring Harbor Fire House Museum, located in the community's first Fire House (circa 1896), is home to a host of objects, historic equipment, vehicles, and photographs that document firefighting in this area of Long Island. Highlights include an 1852 Phenix Hand Tub, the department's first piece of equipment; a chemical truck and a fire engine from the early part of the 20th century; firefighting gear, including clothing and fire hats; original ledgers dating back to 1852; and a fire pole donated by the FDNY and remnant of steel from the World Trade Center.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Technology

Pass Benefits

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

This pass entitles 6 people free admission to the museum.

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Empire Pass

Empire Pass

NY
518-474-0456   https://parks.ny.gov/admission/empire-passport/
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The Empire Pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Department of Environmental Conservation, including forests, beaches, trails, and more. Visit the website to learn where the Empire Pass is accepted.

Categories: Children, Family, Recreation

Pass Benefits

DAILY PASS - You must pick up the pass ON THE DATE OF PICKUP and return it the following day. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, PASSES CHECKED OUT ON SATURDAY ARE DUE BACK BEFORE 10 AM ON MONDAY. 

WEEKLY PASS - To reserve this pass for up to 7 days, select the pass that says WEEKLY. If that pass is not shown as an option, it is not currently available on that day. YOU STILL MUST PICK UP THE PASS ON THE FIRST DAY OF YOUR RESERVATION.

The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more.

To see where the Empire Pass is accepted go to www.parks.ny.gov

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Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542
516-571-8010   https://www.garviespointmuseum.com/
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The Garvies Point Museum & Preserve is located along Hempstead Harbor on the North Shore of Long Island. The museum features dioramas, permanent exhibits, and educational programs devoted to regional geology and Native-American archaeology. Changing exhibits cover a variety of natural history subjects. The preserve consists of 62 acres of glacial moraine covered by forests, thickets and meadows, through which are miles of marked trails, including some for the blind. There is a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Architecture, Children, Family, History, Nature

Pass Benefits

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

4 adults/teens [13 years of age and older] or 2 adults/teens & up to 4 children [5-12 years of age]. Always free under 5 years of age.

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Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum

Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum

West 46th Street, Pier 86, New York, NY 10036
877-957-7447   http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located on the Hudson River in Manhattan, features the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, some of the world's fastest jets, and a guided missile submarine. The ship is now a National Historic Landmark, having served tours of duty in World War II and the Vietnam War, and acted as a recovery vessel for the Gemini and Mercury space missions. In addition to more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft, the museum includes the Exploreum Interactive Hall, an interactive exhibit space; an 18,000 sq. ft. education center; “Growler,” the only American diesel-powered strategic missile submarine open to the public; and Pier 86.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Military, Technology, Ocean, Sky

Pass Benefits

This pass in conjunction with your library card entitles free admission for 2 adults and 2 children.

Access to the express, Members-only admission line.

You must bring this pass. It will serve as your entrance to the museum.

Discounted guest tickets with membership: $18 for adults, $13 for child

 Please call museum for hours, holiday hours, or emergency closings.

WWW.INTREPIDMUSEUM.ORG/PURCHASE-TICKETS.ASPX?PARTNERID=1026

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Long Island Children's Museum

Long Island Children's Museum

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
516-224-5800   https://www.licm.org/
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Located in a former airplane hanger at Garden City, NY's “Museum Row,” the Long Island Children's Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits, plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities. Permanent and seasonal exhibits include a climbing sculpture, the Pattern Studio, “Broken? Fix it!,” live animal habitats and an Animal Diner, the Communication Station, “Sound Showers,” and “Bubbles,” among others. The “TotSpot,” celebrating the work people do in our communities, is designed for toddlers. A café and gift shop are on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family

Pass Benefits

You must pick up the pass ON THE DATE OF PICKUP and return it the following day. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, PASSES CHECKED OUT ON SATURDAY ARE DUE BACK BEFORE 10 AM ON MONDAY.

Admits 4 people per pass. Library patrons must show the laminated pass for admission. Bring the pass to the LICM Box Office for admission tickets. Please do not order tickets online.

View LICM Safety Protocols: www.licm.org/covid-19The museum follows CDC guidelines and have been put into place to protect their visitors.

Adults will not be permitted in the Museum without children. All Museum visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center

Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center

One Davis Avenue , Garden City, NY 11530
516-224-5800   https://www.ncfiremuseum.org/
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Located in Garden City, at NY's “Museum Row,” this museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the local volunteer fire services heritage. The collection includes historic and contemporary fire-fighting memorabilia and equipment, presented in exhibitions, hands-on displays, and live demonstrations. There is a memorial to 9/11 firefighter victims. A café and gift shop are on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History

Pass Benefits

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and open The box office closes at 4:15 PM.

JULY and AUGUST OPEN MONDAYS.

This pass entitles 4 free admissions into the museum.

http://www.ncfiremuseum.org/general_information2020.php

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New York Botanical Garden

New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Boulevard , Bronx, NY 10458
718-817-8700   https://www.nybg.org/
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Established in 1891, the New York Botanical Garden is located in the Bronx in New York City. The 250-acre site, which includes numerous outside gardens and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory building are home to over one million plants. The International Plant Science Center houses the William & Lynda Steere Herbarium, which contains over seven million specimens, some of which date back three centuries. On the grounds, too, is the LuEsther T. Mertz Library which has over 550,000 physical volumes and 1,800 journal titles of botany-related texts in its collection. In recent years, the New York Botanical Garden has presented numerous art exhibitions. There are a number of dining options and a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature

Pass Benefits

You must show the Library membership pass and your library card upon entry.

Entry for two (2) adults and up to five (5) children under the age of 16. Multiple ticket orders submitted for the same day will not be processed. 

Membership does not include free parking or complimentary additional guests. 

To see a listing of programs and events that are included with the library membership admissions, please go to NYBG's What's On Page

You must pick up the pass ON THE DATE OF PICKUP and return it the following day. PLEASE NOTE: WHEN THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY, PASSES CHECKED OUT ON SATURDAY ARE DUE BACK BEFORE 10 AM ON MONDAY.

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New York Hall of Science

New York Hall of Science

47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
718-699-0005   https://www.nysci.org/
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Originally a pavilion at the 1964-65 World's Fair, the New York Hall of Science is a museum dedicated to demystifying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for visitors of all ages. In addition to the more than 450 interactive displays, the museum also presents daily demos and seasonal featured art and science exhibits. Indoor and outdoor spaces include a 3-D theater, a Maker Space, Design Lab, Rocket Park Mini Golf, and the Happiness Habits Lab. There is a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology

Pass Benefits

No prior reservations needed.

Admits 2 adults and up to 6 children. Pass holders receive Family Premium benefits during their visit.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the venue.

For further information: membership@nysci.org

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New York Transit Museum

New York Transit Museum

99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-694-1600   https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/
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Located in downtown Brooklyn, in the original Court St. station of the IND subway line, the New York Transit Museum opened in 1976 as a temporary exhibition connected to the country's Bicentennial celebrations. The historical artifacts on display related to the various transportation systems—subway, commuter rail, and bus—proved so popular that the New York City Transit Authority created a permanent museum. The collection includes historic bus, subway, and train cars, some of which are still operable, as well as equipment used to maintain the systems. Rotating and permanent exhibits focus on various aspects of public transportation in NYC, such as one which features over 50 detailed scale models of trolleys and work cars. A fully operational underground control room is on view. A gallery annex and store are located at Grand Central Station.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Technology

Pass Benefits

After reserving the pass through the library, you will need to visit nytransitmuseum.org to make a reservation and use discount code MKPLIB2 at checkout to reserve their complimentary tickets.

The membership is valid for admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children. Upon visiting, you will need to present their digital ticket along with the Museum membership card for entry.

Please explore the Museum’s website for virtual programs and other online resources, and we look forward to welcoming you when you are able to return.

To learn about the new policies and procedures visit nytransitmuseum.org/knowbeforeyouvisit

New York Transit Museum is dedicated to telling and preserving the stories of mass transportation in New York City. Housed underground in an authentic 1936 subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the museum is home to a rotating selection of 20 vintage subway and elevated cars dating back to 1907.

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The Whaling Museum & Education Center

The Whaling Museum & Education Center

301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
631-367-3418   https://www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/
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The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor is dedicated to the art, science, history & culture of Long Island's whaling heritage. It is home to over 6,000 artifacts, including whalecraft, ship gear, and navigational aids; ship logs, journals, and local records; models of whaling ships; and paintings, lithographs, daguerreotypes, and photographs. A 19th century whaleboat with original gear, scrimshaw and whalebone art, a diorama of Cold Spring Harbor (circa 1850), and the exhibits “Thar She Blows: Whaling History on Long Island” and “If I Were a Whaler” are permanently on display. Special, temporary exhibits examine various aspects of whaling history and its connection to the community around the museum. The Museum is accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs.

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Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Ocean

Pass Benefits

This pass is valid for GENERAL ADMISSION for 1-6 people. 

Not valid for special events or programs where paid admission is required.

You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the museum.

Please check the museum's website for visiting rules, up to date Covid policies, hours, schedule changes, private events or maintenance.

www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

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