The Library has museum passes available for our students, faculty and staff, alumni, as well as the local community to enjoy. Details and instructions for making a reservation with a museum will be provided to you by the Library after you complete the Library’s reservation form.
NOTE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS: If you have not borrowed any item University Libraries before, in order to expedite the process, please fill out the University Libraries Community Borrower Registration Form. A “community member” is anyone not affiliated with the university (e.g. does not have a NetID).
More information about our policies for borrowing museum passes can be found here.
Important Reminders
- Please double check the museum website for availability on the day you plan to visit. Some museums are closed on certain days of the week, and there are scheduled closings for holidays and special events.
- Please bring your Montclair ID along with your borrowed museum pass to the museum.
- The Bloomfield College library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please select a weekday for pickup if picking up from Bloomfield.
Museum Information
Address: 200 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-769-5100
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
Hours of Operation
Everyday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University Libraries has a limited number of one-time use vouchers. To access the museum you must:
- Make an advanced reservation for the museum. Go to https://tickets.amnh.org/select and choose the box labeled “Passholders or IDNYC and Corporate Members…” to make a reservation using the library vouchers. At the museum, you will be directed to go to the membership desk to show the reservation and library vouchers to exchange them for museum tickets.
- Submit a request to University Libraries for up to two (2) vouchers.
- Once confirmed, pick up the voucher(s) at your chosen pickup location during open hours. (Please bring your email confirmation when picking up you pass(es).
Learn more about the American Museum of Natural History.
Read the American Museum of Natural History’s Terms & Conditions.
This pass is temporarily unavailable for borrow.
Museum Information
Address: 1071 5th Ave., New York, New York, 10128
Phone: 212-423-3500
In 1943, Frank Lloyd Wright was asked by Hilla Rebay, art advisor to Solomon R. Guggenheim, to design a new building to house Guggenheim’s collection of non-objective art. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations. With architecturally and culturally distinct exhibitions, publications, and digital platforms, the foundation engages both local and global audiences. Today, the museum continues to be a landmark destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
Hours of Operation
Everyday: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield College Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows 4 adult guests. $5 admission for a maximum of two additional guests. Children under 12 years of age are always free. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass your chosen pickup location during open hours.
Learn more about the Guggenheim.
Read the Guggenheim’s Terms & Conditions.
Museum Information
Address: 79 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: 212-857-0000
The International Center of Photography is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Cornell Capa founded ICP in 1974 to champion “concerned photography”—socially and politically minded images that can educate and change the world. Through exhibitions, education programs, community outreach, and public programs, ICP offers an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Last entrance is 45 minutes before galleries close. The museum is closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
Important Note: This pass is only available for Montclair and Bloomfield College affiliates who have a Montclair ID card. Not available to community members.
University libraries has one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass will admit two adults and up to four children. Your University ID is required for entry.
Learn more about The International Center of Photography.
Read The International Center of Photography’s Terms & Conditions.
Museum Information
Address: Pier 86, W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-245-0072
Founded in 1982, the Intrepid Museum is named after the WWII aircraft carrier Intrepid. Its mission is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service. STEM and history are showcased through technological marvels such as Enterprise, the world’s first space shuttle, and Growler, the only nuclear armed submarine open to the public. The Museum also features military aircrafts including fighter jets, a supersonic spy plane, and the Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial airliner.
Guided by its core values of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the Intrepid Museum’s exhibits and programs are designed to provide a meaningful visitor experience for all. The Museum delivers nationally-recognized accessible programming to its audience with an emphasis on underserved communities, individuals with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, including autism and dementia, and veterans.
Hours of Operation
Spring and Summer Hours (April 1 – September 30)
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)
Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.)
Fall and Winter Hours (October 1 – March 31)
Monday – Sunday and Holidays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.)
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
Important Note: This pass is only available for Montclair and Bloomfield College affiliates who have a Montclair/Bloomfield ID card.
University Libraries has one pass that admits 2 adults and 2 children under 18. Allows discounted guest tickets: $18 for adult, $13 for children. A 10% discount on Family Memberships for library patrons.
Your University ID and museum pass are both required for entry. No reservation is necessary. You will check-in at the desk. Any add-ons like 3D films or simulator rides require purchase. Please arrive no later than 3:00 p.m. on weekdays or 4:00 p.m. on weekends. We suggest allowing at least two hours for viewing the museum. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during open hours.
Learn more about the Intrepid Museum.
Museum Information
Address: 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, New Jersey, 07042
Phone: 973-746-5555
Since 1914, the Montclair Art Museum has collected, exhibited, preserved, and interpreted American and Native American art, honoring the creative accomplishments of a diverse range of artists, past and present. Our vision and values guide our actions: Respect, Collaboration, Engagement and Education, and Inclusion.
Hours of Operation
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Montclair Art Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield College Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows 2 adult guests, all children under 18, plus other benefits. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during open hours.
Learn more about the Montclair Art Museum.
Read the Montclair Art Museum’s Terms & Conditions.
Museum Information
Address: 1220 5th Ave., New York, New York, 10029
Phone: 212-534-1672
The Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923 by Henry Collins Brown. The Museum fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future. Today the Museum’s collection contains approximately 750,000 objects, including prints, photographs, decorative arts, costumes, paintings, sculpture, toys, and theatrical memorabilia.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield College Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass will admit two adults and up to four children. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during open hours.
Passes also include admission to El Museo del Barrio.
Learn more about the Museum of the City of New York.
Read the Museum of the City of New York’s Terms & Conditions.
Museum Information
Address: 49 Washington St, Newark, New Jersey, 07102
Phone: 973-596-6550
Founded in 1909 on the belief that art is for everyone, the Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) engages with the public to build a more equitable, kinder, and sustainable world. Today, the NMOA stewards collections of more than 300,000 artworks and artifacts in science and natural history. As the first institution to give support to modernism in America, the NMOA continues to pursue new definitions of cultural innovation and is among the 3% of U.S. museums that are nationally accredited.
The Museum’s 4.5 acre campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House, the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, and Horizon Plaza. The NMOA partners with the community to preserve and advocate for the arts, history and culture and to host special events such as the Newark Black Film Festival and the Newark Arts Festival. The NMOA puts the people of Newark, their creativity and strength at the center of its work, responding to the evolving interests of diverse audiences and critically examining its responsibility to equity.
Hours of Operation
Thursday – Sunday
Members & Member Guests Only
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
All Visitors
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For holidays falling on Thursday – Sunday, the Museum will remain open on federal holidays, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For holidays falling on Monday – Wednesday, the Museum will remain closed on federal holidays, except for Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield College Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows two adults and any children in the household 17 and younger free admission. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during open hours.
Reserving tickets online is encouraged. Please navigate to the Get Tickets page on the museum website and select free tickets (2 adults and all children 17 and under). You will present the member pass upon entry.
Museum Information
Address: 25 West 52 St., New York, New York, 10019
Phone: 212-621-6600
Founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, the Paley Center for Media examines the intersections between media and society. It is the leading, nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural institution whose mission is to preserve our media history and explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture and society. At The Paley Center for Media, you have the opportunity to access an international collection of over 160,000 programs covering more than 100 years of television and radio history, including news, public affairs programs and documentaries, performing arts programs, children’s programming, sports, comedy and variety shows, and commercial advertising. Programming from some 70 countries is represented in the collection.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday – Sunday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Paley Center is closed on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.
Accessing the Museum
University Libraries has one pass that admits 1 adult and 1 guest. To access the museum you must:
- Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.
- Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during open hours.
- Go to the Paley Center website.
- Select the “Get Tickets” button.
- Select a date and time from the calendar.
- Click the “Have an Access Key?” link.
- Input the Member ID number from your pass and select “Unlock”. (Include all dashes ‘ – ‘ )
- Choose your tickets from the “FREE” options that have appeared on the screen.
- Complete the checkout process.
Remember to bring the pass with you to the Paley Center.
This pass also includes priority reservations for the state-of-the art PaleyGX Studio Gaming & VR experience (there is an additional fee for admission to Paley GX), unlimited access to the Paley Archive library, and early access to exclusive virtual events and premium digital content.
Learn more about the Paley Center.
Read the Paley Center’s Terms & Conditions.
Free and Pay-As-You-Wish Museums
There are also many museums that do not require a museum pass or are pay-as-you-wish.
Frequently Asked Questions