Museum Passes

Museum Passes heading

Baldwin Union Free School District residents have access to the following local and metropolitan museums. Some of the museums have provided the Library with a limited number of one-time only passes. In other cases, passes must be borrowed and returned just like a book. (Click here to read the policy). To make use of the program, individuals must have a valid Baldwin Public Library card in good standing and sign the Museum Pass User Agreement. To check on availability of the passes, please call the Adult Reference Desk at 223-6228. Click on the museum's name to link to their web page.

Please call museums or check their websites in advance of your visit to determine the hours that they are open.

Please note: effective September 1, 2007, the Museum Pass loan period is two days.

Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, New York 10024-5192
(212) 769-5100
http://www.amnh.org

For over 130 years, the American Museum of Natural History has been one of the world's preeminent science and research institutions, renowned for its collections and exhibitions that illuminate millions of years of the earth's evolution, from the birth of the planet through the present day. The Museum's exhibition-halls house a stunning array of artifacts and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical periods. These illuminate the natural history of our planet and its myriad species, and bring the world's cultures to life. Explore the highlights of some of the Museum's permanent halls such as Gems and Minerals, Fossils, Biodiversity and Ocean Life.

The Library has reservable passes that may be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. One pass allowed per family per visit. The pass admits two adults and four children.

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-4111
http://www.cradleofaviation.org/index.html

For over a century, from the first flights by frail biplanes on the Hempstead Plains, to man’s walking on the Moon, Long Island has been on the leading edge of America’s aviation and space adventure.

Long Islanders have helped transform aviation from a spectator sport to a major means of commercial transportation. We have also produced a large portion of America’s aerial arsenal in time of war. The many historic flights that transpired here, and the many aviation companies that developed here, helped make aviation the integral part of our world that it is today.

The Library has a reservable pass that can be checked out using your Baldwin Public Library card. The pass admits two adults and four children under 18.

Located inside the Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-4177
http://www.ncfiremuseum.org/index.php

Located on Museum Row in Garden City, The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is a nearly 10,000 square foot interactive facility where individuals, families and groups can experience first-hand the proud tradition of firefighting in our communities. Visitors can also trace the history of firefighting in Nassau County with hands-on exhibits that feature antique and contemporary fire apparatus and gear.

The Library has a reservable pass that may be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. The pass admits four people.

50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 571-8010 or 8011
http://www.garviespointmuseum.com

The Garvies Point Museum's exhibits are devoted to regional geology, Native American culture and the science of archaeology. Exhibits include "The Seasonal Round", an attractive new diorama exploring Long Island Native American lifeways throughout the year’s seasons.

The preserve, formerly part of the Garvie estate, consists of 62 acres covered by forests, thickets, and meadows. There are about five miles of marked natured trails including trails for the blind. The woods and meadows, with their varied plant life, attract more than 140 species of birds. A trail guide to the preserve is available at the museum.

The Library has reservable passes that admit either four adults, or a family group
consisting of two adults and up to four children ages 5 - 12. Children younger than 5 pay no entrance fee. Please note that Garvies Point is closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, N.Y. 10128-0173
(212) 423-3500
http://www.guggenheim.org/new_york_index.shtml

Frank Lloyd Wright designed this distinctive building commissioned to hold Solomon R. Guggenheim's collection of modern art. Since the building's opening in 1959, the relationship between the breathtaking architecture of the building and the art it was built to display inspires controversy and debate.

The Library has one reservable pass that can be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. The pass admits two adults and children under 18 years.

One Intrepid Square
12th Avenue and 46th Street
New York, NY 10036-4103
(877) 957-SHIP (7447) or (212) 245-0072
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of America’s leading historic, cultural and educational institutions. Opened in 1982, the Museum has welcomed more than 10 million visitors. The Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11), one of the most successful ships in US history, and now a national historic landmark and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. The Museum features a range of interactive exhibits and events providing a snapshot of heroism, education, and excitement. Featured are thrilling historical re-creations such as Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light, and new interactive displays.

The Library has a reservable pass that may be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. The pass admits six people. You must be able to present your Library card along with the pass for admission.

11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 224-5800
http://www.licm.org

The Long Island Children's Museum is a learning laboratory where hands-on exhibits invite visitors to experiment, examine and play. Through lively interdisciplinary activities, children and adults can share in the excitement of the learning process as they explore the world in which we live.

The museum is designed for infants through 12 AND their grownups.

The Library has a reservable pass that may be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. The pass admits four people.

1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 534-1672
http://www.mcny.org

The Museum of the City of New York is a private, not-for-profit, educational agency established in 1923 to collect, preserve, and present original materials related to the history of New York City. The Museum, one of the most elegant museums in the city, looks like a colonial American mansion; it is large red-brick building with white stone columns accenting the entranceway and marble floors and stairways. MCNY is a large museum with four or five floors of exhibits. The fifth floor, which houses the Rockefeller rooms, a re-creation of the houses of several famous robber barons, including Rockefeller, is open to the public intermittently. The other exhibits have just about everything you ever wanted to know about New York City including an exhibit devoted to New York's history as a major seaport with ship models. Another gallery has recreations of living rooms from various time periods starting in the colonial era. Of course, there are plenty of paintings depicting scenes of New York.

The Library has reservable passes that can be checked out using your Baldwin Library card. One pass allowed per family per visit. The pass admits a family.

One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
(516) 484- 9337/9338
http://www.nassaumuseum.com

Occupying the neo-Georgian mansion of the 145 acre Frick country estate on Long Island's beautiful North Shore, the Museum is dedicated to bringing to Long Island important exhibitions of internationally acclaimed artists. The Museum's active programming also includes fostering exhibitions of local artists, art education for all ages, and other cultural activities.

The Museum grounds include an Education Center, a pinetum with nearly 200 conifer specimens from around the world, formal gardens, a unique trellis, rolling lawns and meadows, ponds, and a wildflower walk which provides a sequence of delightful vistas in which to enjoy nature and outdoor sculpture.

Walk (or drive) a bit down the road and visit the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum with its 26 miniature rooms. There are tiny music rooms and elegant drawing rooms, and even an 18th century kitchen.

The Library has reservable passes that can be checked out using your Baldwin Public Library card. One pass allowed per family per visit. The pass admits two adults and up to four children.

Old Westbury Gardens

71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, New York 11568
(516) 333-0048
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org

Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former country estate of financier and sportsman John S. Phipps (1874-1958). Opened to the public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island's unique heritage, Old Westbury Gardens is an extraordinarily beautiful example of a gracious and splendid era. Built in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley and American architect Grosvenor Atterbury, Westbury House is a magnificent Charles II-style mansion furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts. Remaining virtually as it was during the family's residence there, it is nestled amid 160 acres of formal gardens, tree-lined walks, woodlands, lakes, ponds, and statuary.

The Library has a reservable pass that admits a family or two adults and children under 18 years of age.

PLEASE NOTE: Old Westbury Gardens has limited hours from November 1 - December 20. They close for the season on December 21, 2009 and re-open in April 2010. Please be sure to check their schedule before you plan a visit.

180 Little Neck Road
Centerport, NY 11721-0605
(631) 854-5555
http://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is located in Centerport, New York on William K. Vanderbilt II's spectacular 43-acre, "Gold Coast" estate. Acquired in 1947, the museum opened in 1950. A planetarium was built by the county in 1970. The great-grandson of railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, William K. collected natural history specimens, ethnographic artifacts, fine and decorative arts, which are now on display at the museum.

The Library has a reservable pass that entitles two adults and four children to free admission to the museum grounds, exhibits, mansion tours, regularly scheduled planetarium astronomy shows and regularly scheduled day and evening laser presentations.

Main Street, PO Box 25
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
(631) 367-3418
http://www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum has served three generations of Long Islanders, having opened its doors to the public in 1942. The Whaling Museum is the only facility on Long Island and in New York State open year-round which focuses primarily on the whaling history of the region. Its collection provides the community and its constituents with a significant link to the understanding of one of Long Island’s earliest major industries- whaling. The collection was formed by the local community who recognized the need for a repository to preserve the region’s local maritime history and Cold Spring Harbor’s whaling past.

The Library has a reservable family pass that provides free admission for your immediate family.

POLICY ON MUSEUM/CULTURAL
SITE PASS USAGE

(Revised March 2009)

1. Museum passes are available to Baldwin Union Free School District residents who hold a Baldwin Public Library card in good standing and who have signed the Museum Pass User Agreement. Cardholders with courtesy cards (for example, "Works in Baldwin") are not eligible for this program.

2. Museum passes may be reserved for the current or following month, subject to availability, and must be handled by an adult (18 years or older). Passes must be picked up by the cardholder. If a reserved pass is not picked up by the Library's closing time, the reservation will be cancelled.

3. Most passes admit two adults and accompanying children. Only ONE pass may be checked out to a Baldwin patron/family/address at any given time. Patrons must return a pass before borrowing another one. ONLY ONE PASS MAY BE RESERVED FOR A PEAK DEMAND PERIOD SUCH AS A SCHOOL VACATION OR HOLIDAY WEEK. Library staff reserves the right to monitor usage to ensure fairness and access for the greatest number of patrons.

4. Museum passes are loaned for two days. (For example, a pass borrowed on Monday is due on Wednesday by 9:00 p.m.) If the Library is closed, the pass, in its accompanying envelope, may be returned in the bookdrop at the Library entrance only.

5. There is a $5.00 per day late charge for passes not returned on time. In the event that non-return of a pass necessitates the Library paying the museum admission fee for the next user, that entrance cost will be charged to the record of the user returning the pass late.

6. Any user who loses a museum pass will be charged the replacement cost of that pass.