Thanks to The Friends of the Bernards Township Library for sponsoring the Museum Pass Program.
Available Passes
Please check museum website for specific site hours and ticketing rules before visiting. Some museums may require advance ticketing. Please contact Circulation Desk (908-204-3031, ext. 2) with any questions.
*Digital passes do not apply to the Frick Collection, Morris County Historical Sites, Storm King Art Center, Thomas Edison Center, US Golf Association or USS Constitution Museum.
FAQs
Who can borrow a pass?
Bernards Township and Bernardsville cardholders.
You must be registered as an adult cardholder at Bernards Township Library.
How do I borrow a pass?
To reserve a pass, use our online pass reservation system, visit the Library, or call the Adult Circulation Desk at 908-204-3031, ext. 2.
How far in advance may I reserve a pass?
Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance.
Is there a fee to reserve or borrow a museum pass?
No. We hope you enjoy this free Library Card perk!
How many passes may I borrow at one time?
One museum pass per household.
May I cancel my reservation?
Please call Circulation if you need to cancel a reservation. For physical passes, if a cancellation is made after the reservation date or the pass is not picked up, a $5.00 fee will be charged to your Library Account.
How long may I borrow the museum pass?
Printable museum passes have a 1-day loan period. Physical passes have a 3-day loan period so that you have time to pick up and return the pass to the library.
Where do I pick up my pass?
Printable passes will be available instantly via email, just click on the link to access the pass. Physical passes can be picked up at the Adult Circulation desk on the upper level, during Library hours.
When do I return my pass?
Printable passes never have to be returned! Physical passes should be returned to the Adult Circulation desk or library building book drop by the designated due date.
Are there overdue fees for late returns?
There are never late fees for digital passes! Physical pass late fees are $5.00/day, no exceptions, no maximum fine limit.
May I return the museum pass in any of the book drops?
You may return the museum pass in the Library’s onsite book drops during hours the Library is closed.
Please do not return it in the offsite book drops.
What if I lose the pass?
You will be charged the replacement fee, ranging from $50—$500.
Why were these museums chosen for the program?
The museums were selected based on the interest of our community and the museums’ interest in participating in the Library’s Museum Pass program.
MUSEUM TIPS
Is the pass you’re looking for unavailable? Here are some free and/or inexpensive options in the metro area!
Federal Hall National Memorial
Federal Hall is located on Wall Street in the heart of New York City’s financial district. The site is a few steps away from the New York Stock Exchange and a short walk from both the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry and the 9/11 Memorial.
At Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as the nation’s first capitol, home to the inaugural Congress, the first Supreme Court, and the earliest offices of the Executive Branch.
Free Admission. An entrance pass is not required to access Federal Hall National Memorial.
Fraunces Tavern® Museum
Situated at 54 Pearl Street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, Fraunces Tavern is a historic landmark and the oldest, most historic bar in the city. It is known as the watering hole for many of the founding fathers & George Washington gathered his officers there to bid them farewell after the British Army left America at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Adults (18+): $10
Seniors (65+): $5
Students (w/ valid ID): $5
Children (6-17): $5
Children (5 and under): FREE
Active U.S. Military/Veterans (w/ ID): FREE
The site offers guided Museum Tours to the public FREE with admission on Fridays at 1pm, Saturdays at 12pm & 3pm and Sundays at 2pm.
National Museum of the American Indian: A Smithsonian Institution
The National Museum of the American Indian is located in the historic Alexander Hamilton US Custom House at One Bowling Green in lower Manhattan. The NMAI fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.
Free Admission. No tickets required.
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum was founded in 2016, born from decades’ worth of research conducted by its co-founders Beverly Mills and Elaine Buck. SSAAM is located in Skillman, NJ at Mt. Zion AME Church and The Reasoner/True House, two historically African American-owned properties in Skillman, New Jersey.
Admission is always free.
