Art that inspires and engages, hands-on science that excites and educates, history that brings the Valley alive, plants and animals from here and round the world - all of this and more are waiting for you at Scottsdale Public Library! Library cardholders can now check out an admission for up to two people at participating cultural institutions!
 

What is the Culture Pass?

The program is a partnership between the Phoenix metro public libraries and area museums. The Culture Pass gives cardholders free admission for 2 people at participating organizations when they "check-out" the admission at their library.

How it Works

·        Culture Passes are checked out at the 39 participating libraries.

·        Libraries have a limited number of passes for each organization.

·        Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Passes cannot be reserved, renewed or requested through interlibrary loan and are valid for seven days.

·        Visitors will select the available laminated pass from the display at the library.  The pass must be brought to the Customer service desk, they will not work at the self check-out machines.

·        The check-out slip serves as the entry into that destination (if you lose your slip, you cannot receive a replacement).

·        You have one week to use your free pass (the check-out slip gives the date it must be used by).  The venue will collect the check-out slip.  You do not need to return anything to the library.  The pass will be expunged from your library account on the date noted on your check-out slip.

·        The pass will cover admission to the venue, but not to special events/exhibits. Some participating organizations may have a few select dates when the pass cannot be used. Restrictions will be listed on both the program and the venue websites.

·        One pass may be checked out per person or family, per loan period and a limit of two passes per month. Must be present with library card to check out a pass.
Due to safety concerns, passes will become available through a staggered system.
Passes will be randomly placed on the display unit throughout the week at various times during the day.    

** Many of the destinations have their own discounts and specials, please contact them for more information.

Participating library locations:   City of Chandler City of Glendale City of Mesa City of Phoenix City of Scottsdale City of Tempe City of Peoria ASU (for students, staff, faculty) Desert Foothills (Cave Creek)

2011 – 2012 Participants: Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park (new) Arizona Museum of Natural History Arizona Science Center Cave Creek Museum Children’s Museum of Phoenix Deer Valley Rock Art Center (new) Desert Botanical Garden Desert Caballeros Western Museum (new) Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Zoo Pueblo Grande Museum Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art