Museum passes may be borrowed for three (3) days and may not be renewed.  Only one (1) museum pass may be checked out on a patron’s account at one (1)  time.   All passes are shelved  in the Main Library but may be sent  to a branch, upon your request. If you request that an available pass be sent to a branch, it will arrive at the branch the following day after 1pm.  The museum pass will be held at the branch until close of business the day the museum pass arrives at the branch.  Passes are not available for Sunday pickup at Parkville Branch.

The pass must be returned to any Great Neck Library location one hour before closing the day the pass is due. Passes may not be placed in any library book drop.

Late fees are $5 per day. A patron who loses a pass will be charged the replacement cost designated by the museum.

Patrons should call the museum directly for updated information on hours of operation, parking and/or directions. Each museum reserves the right to determine the rules and regulations governing the use of their museum pass. The museums have the right to change hours of operation, so it is always advisable to contact the museum prior to your visit. Therefore, when borrowing museum passes, patrons should have a back-up plan in case the museum is unexpectedly closed.

The Library assumes no responsibility of any kind arising out of the use of museum passes or parking accommodations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Who can borrow a museum pass?

A: Great Neck Library Resident Card holders over the age of 18.

Q: Where do I pick up my museum pass?

A: Available museum  passes will be shelved at the Main Library for immediate pickup.  You may also request that the pass be sent to a Branch for pickup after 1pm  the following day, except that  there will be no Sunday pickup at Parkville Branch.

Q: Where do I return my museum pass?

A: You must return your museum pass to the desk at any location of Great Neck Library at least one (1) hour before closing.  Museum passes may not be returned in any of our Book drops.

Q: What museums passes are available? (Click here to check status)

A: As of May 1, 2011 we have 9 passes available:  Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Garvies Point Preserve, Guggenheim/Brooklyn Museums, Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum, Long Island Children’s Museum, Nassau County Museum of Art,  and Old Westbury Gardens

Q: For how long may I borrow the pass?

A: Passes may be borrowed for three (3) days and must be returned to the desk of any Great Neck Library location at least one (1) hour before closing.  Museum passes may not be renewed and only one (1) museum pass may be checked out on a patron’s account at one time

Q: How will I know what passes are available?

A: Check the Library’s catalog. If the status of a museum pass is Check Shelves, it is available for circulation. Museum passes may not be reserved or renewed.

Q: What if the pass is returned late?  What if I lose the pass?

A: Late fees are $5 a day per pass.  However, we encourage all patrons to be courteous of others and return the passes on time.  A patron who loses a museum pass will be charged the replacement cost determined by each museum.

Q: What does the museum pass entitle me to?

A: The pass provides access to the museum itself.  There may be an additional charge for parking which may not be covered by the pass.  Prior to your visit to a museum, call the museum or view the museum’s website for additional information.  Museums have the right to change hours of operation, so it is always advisable to contact the museum prior to your visit.

Q: Can I reserve a Museum pass?

A:  No.  However, if requested, we will hold a museum pass for pickup at the Main Library, we will hold the museum pass until close of business on the day the request is made.  If the museum pass has been sent to a branch for pickup, we will hold the museum pass until close of business of the day the museum pass arrives at the branch.