The Library District was informed late in November that the company that supported the software by which the MAP Pass program was managed will cease operations as of December 31, 2024. While staff evaluate available options to support the program, we regret to inform patrons that the MAP Pass program will be suspended as of January 1, 2025. We hope for a full restoration of the program in February.
Thank you for your patience as we work on a solution to support this very popular program.
MAP Passes to Museums, Attractions & Parks
MAP Passes, offer free or reduced admission to over 45 destinations, and are available to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents* who are 18 or older, with an email address and no fines. *Passes to FDR Presidential Library & Museum are available to all Mid-Hudson Library System patrons.
Book up to two (2) passes for the same day to combine visits to nearby venues. These may be local places or destinations on getaway trips to the Adirondacks, Albany, Berkshires, Boston, CT coastline, Danbury or Hartford, NYC, Springfield, and Vermont.
Always confirm hours and visiting information on destination’s website.
Failure to cancel a pass you do not use may result in suspension of pass privileges.
Pass Types: Print on-Demand and Physical passes (called Pick up/Return).
Questions? Call the Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x 3702.
Check out other FREE or reduced admission destinations within the Hudson Valley and beyond that do not require a MAP Pass!
Reserve for the day you want to visit. If the pass is marked “Closed”, the destination is closed. You can print the pass from home or contact the Library to print it for you once you have made the reservation. Take the printed pass to entrance on the specific date printed on the pass.
Make the reservation for the day you intend on picking up the pass. Destinations marked “Closed” mean the library is closed. Check out pass (inside pouch) for three (3) days including pick-up date, day to use pass, and day to return.
Tip: On holidays the venues may be open, but the Library could be closed, so reserve a day early.
• Library card barcode must match reservation at check-out.
• Return to library branch where checked out, and you may use Book Drop to return.
• A $5.00 per day fine if returned after due date (okay to use drop box after closing time).
• If not returned within one week, the pass is considered lost, and a replacement cost fined.
From this webpage, select the destination and click to open up to see the full description. At the bottom of the description, click on “Request Pass” to open into reservation system. You can make a reservation up to 60 days in advance. Use the calendar to select the date (the date depends on whether it is a print on-demand or pick up/return pass, info for each is found above).
Once you have selected the date, click “Request Pass” and you will be prompted to enter your library card barcode. Once you’ve completed the reservation, an email confirmation will be sent to you. For Print on-Demand passes, select “Print Pass” to print from home to bring to destination on date printed on pass. A reminder email will be sent 2 days before a reservation. You may also choose to receive a text reminder.
Use “My Passes” button on the TixKeeper Reservation page by logging in with your library card barcode, and clicking on the pass to cancel, or call the Library. If the reservation within 24 hours or less, “My Passes” directs you to call the Library to cancel for you. Failure to cancel a pass, so that others may use it, may result in a suspension of reservation privileges.
View Passes by Library Location:
Adirondack Experience -The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Albany Institute of History & Art
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
FDR Presidential Library and Museum
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Institute for American Indian Studies
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum – City of Poughkeepsie Residents (Children), get FREE admission until December 31 (up to age 12) and free for up to two of their caregivers. Adult supervision required. Made possible by a generous grant from the City of Poughkeepsie!
New England Carousel Museum & Museum of Fire History
OPUS 40 Sculpture Park and Museum
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
USS Constitution Museum & Ship
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Jump to Pass By Destination Name:
Adirondack Experience -The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Albany Institute of History & Art
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum – City of Poughkeepsie Residents (Children), get FREE admission until December 31 (up to age 12) and free for up to two of their caregivers. Adult supervision required. Made possible by a generous grant from the City of Poughkeepsie!
Print on Demand – Open Daily, Late May to Columbus Day (plus special events off-season)
There are two admission options:
Option 1: 50% off for two adults and all children 17 and under. Under age five are always free.
Option 2: 50% off for up to four adults.
Show your PPLD card with the MAP Pass at the Visitor Center. Internet access is spotty in the area, print your MAP pass reservation in advance.
Hours: Open daily from Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day, 10 AM to 5 PM. Open for special events or programs during the year.
Make the most of your trip! Borrow the MAP Pass for The Wild Center too! It is only 32 miles from the Adirondack Experience.
Address: 9097 State Route 30, Route 28N & 30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY (193 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 518-352-7311
Albany Institute of History & Art
Print On Demand – Open All Year
Admits: two adults and two children (under age 18). Wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs and strollers available at the admissions’ desk. Check their website for current exhibitions, parking, events calendar, and exploring the Museum from Home.
Hours: Open Wednesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday from 12–5 PM.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday and major holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Address: 125 Washington Ave., Albany NY 12210 (80 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 518-463-4478
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Five adults for general gallery admission, and children 13 and under are free. Present the Aldrich Pass, either printed or digital display on your phone using your emailed reservation or text reminder, and click on “View Pass Info.” Any events advertised as “free with the price of admission” are also included, as well as “The Studio” where families and visitors engage in self-guided, art-making projects, with materials about the artwork on view. An elevator and wheelchairs are available, and strollers permitted. Walking distance to a Revolutionary War battlefield and historic main street.
Restrictions & Tickets: The Aldrich Pass is not valid for member events that require non-members to pay a fee. If wish to reserve your free gallery admission tickets on their website in advance, select Free Admission and present both the Aldrich Pass and the tickets.
Hours: Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday – Monday: 12 PM – 5 PM; Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Closed: Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Address: 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (56 Miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 203-438-4519
American Museum of Natural History
Pick Up – No Return Pass from Adriance Memorial Library
Admits: A MAP Pass reservation includes 1-3 ticket/voucher(s) that you pick up at the Adriance Reference Desk (on the Main floor). Children 2 years and under are admitted free. Each ticket/voucher may be redeemed at any museum entrance for one admission and your choice of one ticketed exhibition, IMAX film, or Planetarium show. Additionally, you must make a REQUIRED Timed-Entry Reservation on the museum’s website.
- To make your required Timed Entry Reservation, visit the Reserve Tickets webpage, and select “Passholders” to complete your reservation.
- At any museum entrance (on your timed-entry reservation date), present a valid ID, the library ticket/voucher, and then you will be asked to select your choice of one ticketed exhibition, film, or show. The museum will keep the ticket/voucher. You do not need to return it to the library.
- At the museum’s ticket desk, you may add additional ticketed exhibitions, shows, or films at the Member Price ($10 each) with a Library Pass ticket/voucher.
- If you have a larger family or group, the Museum does offer a “Pay What You Wish” option found under the “NY, NJ, CT Residents” option (with valid ID). Please note that this option is for General Admission only, “add-ons” (such as a ticketed exhibition, film, or show) are NOT included and cannot be added to a Pay-What-You-Wish ticket.
Restrictions: The Library Pass is not eligible for special events or for members-only events.
Hours: Open daily, 10 am–5:30 pm. It is highly recommended to view the temporary hall closures before booking your reservations.
Closed: Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Address: 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 (79 Miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 212-769-5100
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits (as of January 1, 2024): A combination of two (2) people for free, and the rest of your group will get discounted admission, when you present the Library Pass at the Box Office. Discounted admission rates: $17 for Adults (16- 64), $15 for Seniors, $12 for Youth (ages 5-15), and Children 4 and under are free. Check their calendar for updated information regarding closed exhibits, the Center Court, or early closings, due to special events.
To Shoot on Center Court: BHOF strongly recommends wearing sneakers while shooting baskets on Center Court. Sandals and slides will not be allowed in the slam dunk area. Games of any kind are not allowed. Half court shots are not allowed.
Restrictions: No backpacks, large bags, and basketballs allowed in the museum. The Pass is not valid for special events.
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM, daily all year except for Mondays during November 27 – April 1, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.
Address: 1000 Hall of Fame
Phone: 1-877-446-6752
Print on Demand Late April to October 31 and Events All Year
Admits: Four adults, with children ages 12 and under free. Present the Library Pass at the Visitor Center/Garden Shop when you arrive, and stay as long as you want. Guided public tours available 11 AM daily between June 1 – September 1.
Restrictions: Library Pass cannot be used for BBG special events, such as Harvest Festival Weekend, which will require paid admission. Picnics are encouraged, with a carry-in, carry-out trash policy. Only registered service animals are permitted.
Accessibility: The Garden’s 24 acres are generally wheelchair-friendly. Many paths are accessible. Terrain varies and some gardens are only accessible by stone steps, with viewing areas. Reserve a wheelchair by calling (413) 320-4794. Garden seating is available.
Open: Garden is open daily from late April – October 31, from 9 AM – 5 PM, and Leonhardt Galleries open until November 19, 10 AM – 4 PM, and closed on Indigenous People Day. BBG is open all year for their Programs and Events listed on their website.
Address: Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 (68 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 413-298-3926
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: 50% off general admission for two adults, two children (age 4-17). Children 3 and under are free. Half price rates: $7.50 adults, $6 seniors, and children $4. The museum is wheelchair accessible. At entrance, present either the Printed Library Pass or the Digital Library Pass displayed on your mobile phone, using your emailed reservation or text reminders (click on “View Pass Info”).
Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Saturday, and Noon – 5 PM, Sundays. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Address: 39 South Street (Route 7), Pittsfield, MA 01201 (75 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 413-443-7171
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Four people of any age for free (children under four are free with an adult regardless of having a MAP Pass).
Guided House Tours: A Timed Entry Reservation is strongly recommended, as times and availability vary. Make a Timed Entry Reservation online here. Enter the PPLD’s member discount code at checkout, MEMLIB21 (which will remove ticket cost) for the date of your Pass Reservation. Show the Pass and ticket reservation at the Visitor Center.
Restrictions: The Library Pass is good for the Holiday House Tours every December. However, ticketed special events, such as outdoor concerts, which require the purchase of tickets, are not included.
Note: The Visitor Center has the only restrooms on-site. The Cold Spring Farmers Market is held at Boscobel on Saturdays, 8 AM – 1 PM, May – November, and has no entrance cost, and a good place for picnic supplies.
Open: Days open and hours vary seasonally, see website for hours. House Tours typically 10 am – 3 pm, Friday – Sunday. January – March, generally weekends only, and April – December open 3–4 days a week. The grounds are usually open 9 am – sunset.
Closed: Days vary seasonally, plus holidays Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Address: 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, NY, 10524 (22 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-265-3638
Bronck Museum | Bronck Family Farmstead, Houses, and Barns
Pick Up/Return at Adriance – Late May to mid-October, and events all year
Admits: Two adults, two children, and any children under five are free, for a Guided Tour. After reserving the pass, make the required Tour Reservation, following instructions below. Present that Pass it at the Visitor’s Center. Note: The restrooms are not located in the Visitor Center, but near the south end of the parking lot, at the rear of the Vedder Library building.
Tours and Reservations: From the Bronck Museum website, click Schedule a Tour. Tours are Wednesday – Saturday, (11 AM, 1:PM, and 3 PM), and Sundays (1 PM and 3 PM). To book your Tour, fill in the “Quantity” for your group, click on the same date of the reserved MAP Pass to select an available tour time.
Restrictions and Events: The Library Pass is not valid for special paid events. Lectures and Special Events are held all year, and promoted in their newsletter and event updates.
Open: Wednesdays – Sundays from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day (may extend beyond). Open on July 4th.
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, except for special events held all year, they will be closed for tours from mid to late October until they reopen on Memorial Day weekend.
Address: 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051 (50 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 518-731-6490
Chesterwood | Home & Studio of Sculptor Daniel Chester French
Print-on-Demand Open May – October
Admits: Two persons aged 13+ for free. Children, ages 12 and under, are free with an adult.
About Chesterwood: Situated on 122 acres, Chesterwood is the former summer home, studio, and gardens of American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850–1931), who is best known for creating the Abraham Lincoln statue for the Lincoln Memorial in D.C.
MAP Pass Tour Options: Guided Tour, Self-Guided Tour, or Grounds-Only Self-Guided Tour.
How to Make a Reservation:
- On the “Visit” page, click “Book.”
- Switch to the “Calendar” view (tab at top).
- Select the same date you reserved the MAP Pass for.
- Choose the tour option and time slot you prefer.
- Enter the number of people in your party. The two free passes may be applied to Adult, Youth, Senior, or Military tickets. Enter the number of children (12 and under are free).
- Enter the promo code (in all caps) POUGHPASS for up to two passes (which will remove their fee).
- Additional tickets, if needed, may be purchased at this time for full price.
Upon arrival, you must present:
- Your library card.
- The MAP Pass reservation (either printed or displayed on a mobile device).
- Your timed-entry tour reservation (either printed or displayed on a mobile device).
Hours, Driving Directions, Restrictions, and Events
Location: Stockbridge, MA (70 miles from Poughkeepsie.)
Print on Demand – Weekends All Year, Labor Day & Veterans Day
Admits: Free general admission for six people to the museum and rail yard, or $1.00 off per person on special event days. Children under three are free. The museum and rail yard are wheelchair accessible, but the trains are not, due to their age.
Train Rides: Additional charges apply – see website for the schedule and costs for both Regular Train Rides, and special events.
Hours: Open weekends, Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM, Labor Day (with Train Rides), and Veterans Day (November 11). If regular trains are operating, the last ride is 2:00 PM. On Special Event weekends, hours, and train rides are extended into the evening.
Closed: Monday – Friday, except for Labor Day and Veterans Day. Closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
Address: 120 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810 (43 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 203-778-8337
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Print on Demand – Open All Year!
Admits: Two adults and four children (ages 1–18), and children under one year are free, and includes the exhibitions, daily art studio, daily film screenings, and daily story times. Check their website for exhibitions, the times for daily art studios, film screenings and story times, and special programs. They have a café area with vending machines stocked with healthy snacks, and allow you to bring in your own food and use picnic areas.
About The Carle: The museum inspires a love of art and reading through picture books. The Carle collects and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from 200 artists from around the world, with more than 11,000 objects, including 8,500 permanent collection illustrations, three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and educational programs.
Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday: 12 – 5 PM. Hours may vary with seasons, so check the website to confirm hours.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday, plus Holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, and sometimes December 26 – 27.
Address: 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 (135 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 413-559-6300
FASNY Museum of Firefighting – World’s Largest Firefighting Museum
Pick up and Return at Adriance Reference Desk – Open Year Around
Admits: Two adults and two children (age 3-17), children two and under are free. Passes can be checked out for 3 days (day to pick up, day to visit, day to return pass in the drop box or inside). If the group size is larger, additional tickets may be purchased: adults $12, and children $8. The museum is handicapped accessible. Most of their Interactive equipment is for ages two to 100, and some is restricted due to safety.
Museum Policies: Everyone must watch a short presentation before entering on how to protect the collection. No large bags over 14 inches allowed. No food or beverages allowed inside the museum, and none sold. Groups of ten or more, must call for required entry reservation, or may be turned away. Guided tours for groups of ten or more available and must be scheduled in advance.
Hours: Wednesday – Sundays, 10 AM – 4:30 PM, with Gift Shop open until 5:00 PM.
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, and these holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day.
Address: 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534 (44 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 518-822-1875
FDR Presidential Library and Museum – Now available to all Mid-Hudson Library System cardholders
Print on-Demand Open All Year
Admits: A family, defined as up to 5 people, to enter for the Roosevelt Presidential Museum and Library, ONLY if you print the FDR issued public library guest pass from a link below the FDR Logo when making the pass reservation OR from your emailed pass reservation confirmation by clicking on VIEW PASS INFO. Do not print the PPLD’s pass confirmation email, as it will NOT be accepted for entry.
After printing, write in the answers to the questions on the pass: name of family, how many in party, day of visit, and date of visit (same date as the reservation you made). Surrender the pass at the ticket counter of the Wallace Visitor Center, and the pass bearer must show an ID.
Printing Assistance: If you do not have a printer at home, come or call the Adriance Memorial Library Reference Desk to have a copy of the Pass printed for you. Reference Desk: (845) 485-3445 x 3702.
Restrictions: This pass does not provide access to the Presidential Library’s Archives or Research Room, nor does it provide access to the National Park Service sites, such as Springwood/FDR Home, Top Cottage, or Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill.
Covid-19 Policy: Masks are required indoors regardless of vaccination status. This policy may change, so check the FDR website.
Visitor Amenities: Uncle Sam’s Canteen (April 1-Oct. 31), New Deal Museum Store (check website for hours of operation), and a 20 min. orientation film, “Rendezvous with History,” in the 140 seat Milstein Auditorium.
Free Audio Guide: Available in English or Spanish, for visitors who are low vision or blind, to use a handheld device with two audio tour description types: Basic (2 hr. 12 min.) or Full (13 hr. 40 min.). The handheld device, Tour Mate, is available at the New Deal Museum Store for free. You may also download from the FDR website as MP3 files using iTunes to download.
Virtual Tour & Online Exhibits: Explore the permanent exhibits from home as a virtual tour, as well as seven different online exhibits.
Open: Seven days a week, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. During winter weather, check the FDR website for opening delays or closures.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Address: 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Phone: 845-486-7770
Florence Griswold Museum | Home of American Impressionism
Print on Demand – Open Year Around
Admits: Two adults, two children (ages 18 and under), and children under four are free with Library Pass at check in. Explore the museum campus, including Krieble Gallery, Griswold House, Chadwick Studio, Hartman Education Center, Rafal Landscape Center, and extensive gardens and grounds on the river. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Fall Wee Faerie Village October Event: Please note that there is a $5 surcharge for Adult admissions using Library Passes, whether visitors intend to view the faerie houses, or not.
Hours: Open all year, hours vary: April – December; Tuesday – Sunday from 10 AM – 5 PM, and January – March from 10 AM – 4 PM. Café Flo hours are May – October from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Tuesday -Saturday) and 1:00 – 3:30 pm (Sunday). Reservations for the Café are recommended at (860) 434-5542 x 126.
Closed: Mondays, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. During exhibition installations, some galleries may be closed.
Address: 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 (118 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 860-434-5542
Print on-Demand Open All Year
Admits: Free admission for up to four adults or students, plus $5 admission for two additional guests, and children under 12 years of age are always free. Library Pass users do not need to make advance reservations. After the security check, present the Library Pass at the entry desk for express admission.
Visitor Guidelines & FAQ: Masks are strongly encouraged. There is no coat check at this time, limits on bag size for entry, and no baby backpacks. Visitor FAQ includes amenities and policies, such as water bottles allowed but no outside food allowed.
Resources for Your Visit: Includes brochure, map, digital guide, and exhibitions. Download before arrive or access on their free Wi-Fi.
Accessibility Guide: Detailed guide to accessibility for all.
Hours: Sun. – Mon. 11 AM – 6 PM, Tues. Closed. Wed. – Fri. 11 AM – 6 PM. Sat. 11 AM – 8 PM. Hours vary with holidays.
Closed: Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (between 88th and 89th Streets). 75-80 miles from Poughkeepsie.
Subway: Travel on the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines
Bus: Take the M1, M2, M3, or M4 bus lines on Madison or Fifth Avenue
Print on-Demand Open mid-April – December
Admits: Two (2) adults and two (2) youths (13–17 years) for free. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Present the pass, either printed or displayed digitally, on a phone from your emailed Reservation Confirmation, “View Pass Info” link. FAQ available.
Download the Walking Tour Map.
Restrictions: As this is a working farm, no pets are allowed, but service dogs are welcome. No tripods in historic buildings.
Accessibility: Wheelchairs are free and reserved by calling 413-443-0188 x 100. The Visitor Center, restrooms, galleries, store, café, and all meeting spaces are wheelchair accessible. Compact-dirt pathways and boardwalks provide access to gardens and grounds, and the mile-long Farm & Forest Trail, with interpretive signage. Some historic buildings are accessible via ramp, including the Round Stone Barn, the Trustees’ Office & Store. Most buildings in the historic village are NOT wheelchair accessible. Complete accessibility information can be found here.
Hours: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, daily from mid-April – October 31. Usually open on November weekends.
Holidays Open: Easter, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth from 11 am – 4 pm; July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day open 10 am – 5 pm.
Closed: January 1 to mid-April, and Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, and December weekdays.
Address: Route 20 & 41, Pittsfield, MA 01202 (located just west of the junction of Routes 20 & 41). (73 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: (413) 443-0188 or (800) 817-1137
Print on Demand • Open All Year • Two Passes Available to Borrow (together or separately, based on availability)
Admits: Two people, and any children six and under for free. Tour Reservations are highly recommended, see instructions below. The Library Pass provides:
- Guided visit and conversation in the 1871 Harriet Beecher Stowe House, a National Historic Landmark
- Access to Stowe’s historic gardens
- Museum Store and resources in the Stowe Visitor Center
Upon arrival, present the Library Pass (either printed or digitally on a cell phone), even if you have reserved advance tour tickets. The Library Pass includes a 10% discount at the Museum Shop. The Mark Twain House and Museum is next door, make a day of your trip and borrow that Pass too (limit of two Passes can be borrowed at a time).
Tour Reservation Instructions: Call 860-522-9258 ext. 317, on Thursday to Monday, to reserve tickets in advance. You may also email the Stowe Center at tickets@stowecenter.org. You may come without advance reservation, but reservations are highly recommended.
Accessibility: The Stowe Center’s 19th-century buildings are not ADA accessible. The first floor of the Stowe House is wheelchair accessible, but is unable to accommodate motorized wheelchairs. View all accessibility accommodations here.
Hours: Open Wednesday – Saturday. Hours and tour times vary each day, and change seasonally, so check their website.
Closed: Sunday – Tuesday, and closed these holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Juneteenth, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
Address: 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105 (79 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 860–522-0258
Hildene | The Lincoln Family Home
Pick up/Return at Adriance Memorial Library – Open All Year
Admits: 2 adults and 4 children (age 6 – 16) and children under age 5 are free using the two Hildene Passes that are laminated together. Additional persons pay full admission – $23 adult, $6 age 6-16. Present the Hildene Pass at the Welcome Center for admission stickers. No reservations required.
Visiting Information: includes Covid-19 policy, and currently masks are optional, but subject to change. See Accessibility Guide and Hildene’s Map.
Overview: The 412 acres includes Robert and Mary’s House and Gardens (self-guided tour; in summer/fall may offer guided tours again for an extra charge, may call to reserve), 1903 Pullman Palace Car Sunbeam, Hildene Farm Goat Dairy and Cheese Making Facility, Dene Farm with 1832 Hollow School and greenhouse, Animal Barn with variety of animals, 12 miles of trails, the Batternkill wetlands with a 600-foot floating boardwalk.
Picnics & Animals: Picnics on the grounds are allowed in designated picnic areas. The Museum Store also sells Hildene made cheese, and snacks. Sanitize your hands before petting the farm animals, and no hands in the animals mouths. Pets are not allowed.
Hours Vary as they may change with the season. Currently, Thurs. – Mon., 10 am – 4:30 pm (gates close), and this may change with the season.
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving Day, December 24, 25, and 26. Temporary hours of operation may have Tuesdays and Wednesdays closed, so check their Hours.
Address: 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT 05254 (135 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 800-578-1788
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum & Grasshopper Grove
Print on Demand Museum Open All Year; Grasshopper Grove April – November
Admits: Two adults and their children under age 18 to two locations (1.5 miles apart) Grasshopper Grove – Nature Play Area at Outdoor Discovery Center, and the Nature Museum at Wildlife Education Center with live animals and birds. Visit both locations the same day. Pass includes 10% off at HHNM gift shops and member pricing to attend weekend programs and special events. Trails are open daily dawn to dusk – and are free, no pets, and library pass is not needed for Hiking Trails.
Programs & Events Calendar: See the Calendar for programs and events, and any registration information. Library member passes receive member prices if there is a fee, so reserve the library pass for the date of the event.
Hiking Trails: Free and open from dawn to dusk every day. You do not need the library pass. Pets are not permitted. Download the Outdoor Discovery Center Trail Map.
Hours: Two Locations: Nature Museum, open Sat. & Sun., 12 pm – 4 pm all year and Grasshopper Grove Nature Play open Sat. & Sun., 10 am – 4 pm April to Nov. Trails open daily, dawn to dusk, for free with no library pass.
Locations 1.5 Miles Apart:
The Wildlife Education Center (includes Nature Museum)
25 Boulevard, Cornwall on Hudson, NY 12520
845-534-7781
The Outdoor Discovery Center (includes Grasshopper Grove Nature Play)
120 Muser Drive, Cornwall, NY 12518 (Entrance across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall, NY)
845-534-5506
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Two adults and family members, including children and grandparents, for a self-guided tour. The entrance is in the Museum Store, where you will present the printed pass for the date of your visit. See their website for information on accessibility, parking, exhibitions, events, and special events.
Hours: Summer hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM, and fall – spring hours are Thursdays – Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM.
Closed: Summer: Monday – Wednesdays, Fall – Spring closed: Monday – Thursday. Closed major holidays.
Address: 50 Rondout Landing Kingston, NY 12401 (18.2 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: (845) 338-0071
Hudson River Museum | Art, Science, History
Pick up and Return at Adriance and Boardman Road – Open All Year
Admits: Two adults and up to six children in the same household can visit the Museum galleries for free when you show your Library Pick Up Pass at the entrance. Your Library Pass includes the option to attend either a Planetarium Show or a Glenview Home Tour for free (based on availability), which can be selected at the entrance upon arrival. Please be aware that the planetarium and home tours often sell out quickly. Using the Library Pass does not guarantee availability. If you want to ensure you can attend either of the options, it is recommended that you purchase timed-entry tickets from their website in advance.
The pass includes a 15% discount in the Museum Shop. Wheelchairs are free, baby strollers allowed, with a large free parking lot on-site. No backpacks, food, or beverages in the galleries, and they have lockers available.
Train to Museum: Take the Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line local train to Glenwood Station. Walk 1 block east on Glenwood Avenue, and then turn left onto Ravine Avenue. At the end of Ravine Avenue, enter Trevor Park. Follow the path to the main entrance of the Museum.
Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 12 – 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM – 5 PM. In the Summer, the museum stays open to 7 PM on Friday and Saturday. First Fridays are free, 5 – 8 PM monthly.
Closed: Monday – Tuesday, and Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Juneteenth.
Phone: 914-963-4550
Institute for American Indian Studies
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Five (5) people for half-price admission to indoor exhibits, Children’s Discovery Room, outdoor replicated 16th-century Algonkian village, and 15 acres of hiking trails. The library pass includes a 10% discount at the Gift and Book Shop.
Restrictions: The library pass does not include the Wigwam Escape Room, or special ticketed events.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed: Monday and Tuesday, and these holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve.
Address: 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793 (42 miles) from Poughkeepsie
Phone: (860) 868-0518
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Admits: 2 adults and 2 children for free. You can buy additional tickets at half-price for adults ($18) and children ($13)
Your MAP Pass lets you use the Express Line at Pier 86. You need to show your PPLD Library Card and printed library pass at the Box Office in the Welcome Center. Intrepid staff will print your general admission tickets. Enhanced experience tickets are not included with MAP Passes and can be purchased online, or in person, if they are not full.
Restrictions: Library Passes are not applicable to Member events, programs, or simulator rides. Guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to enter the Museum.
Hours and Closures: Hours vary seasonally.
Address: Pier 86, West 46th St & 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036 (80 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: (212) 245-0072
Print on Demand
Mansion Tours with Library Pass (May 1 – October 31);
No Pass needed for the Gardens, Grounds (April 1 – December 30) and Visitor Center (January – December)
Admits: Two adults and up to four children, 18 years and under, to Guided Mansion Tours. Display your printed PPLD Locust Grove Pass at the Museum Gift Shop in the Visitor Center. The Pass is not good for special events, or fundraising events, including Holiday Mansion events, which require the purchase of tickets.
Locust Grove Mansion Tours: Guided tours are offered first come, first served, and limited to eight people per tour.
Visitor Center, Museum Shop, Galleries, Gardens, and Grounds: These areas do not require a fee or Library Pass, but you must check in and out at the Visitor Center. Donations are encouraged, and greatly appreciated, which assist in maintaining the Gardens & Grounds.
View Locust Grove’s Accessibility
Hiking Trails Map: Five miles of 19th century carriage roads and trails wind through forests and meadows. River beautiful views along Sawmill Trail, Cascade Trail or Shady Lane Loop.
Visitor Center, Museum Shop, and Galleries Hours:
January – March: Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm
April 1 – December 30: Every day 10 am – 5 pm
Mansion Tours (with Library Pass) Hours:
Friday – Monday from May to October, 10:15 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:15 pm.
Galleries, Grounds & Gardens Hours:
April 1 – December 30, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter.
Phone: 845-454-4500
Print on Demand Open Daily July 1, 2021 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Admits: 1 adult OR 2 children admissions (age 5 & under always free) for free to guided Mark Twain House Tour with your purchase of 1 paid adult admission that library patrons arrange by calling the Museum at (860) 247-0998 (press 5) or Grace Belanger (860)280-3130 to arrange required Timed Entry Reservation Tickets for the same day you reserve the Library Pass. The Mark Twain House Tour (1 hour) with added time after for viewing the Museum exhibits, Ken Burn’s film, and gallery. The Ghost, Holiday, or Living History tours are not included with the Library Pass. Parking is free. Tickets are non-refundable. Tours limited to 9 people. Tours are 10:20, 11:20, 12:20, 1:20, 2:20 and 3:20.
Virtual House Tour: A 3D virtual house tour is available, and also a guided tour, click here.
About the House: National Geographic named as one of the best top 10 historic homes in the world. First floor is wheelchair accessible. No elevator. There are 41 steps to top, and 40 down. Mark Twain wrote his four best known books over the 17 years in residence with his wife and three daughters. An historical interpreter will take you through the house while sharing stories about the family’s life and times. The house has been featured on the Syfy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and the Biography Channel’s My Ghost Story.
Hours: Open seven days a week, starting July 1, 2021, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (except for 8 Tuesdays in Winter and 6 Holidays). First Tour is 10:20 AM and last tour is 3:20 PM. No refunds if late. Tours sell out days in advance.
Closed: Tuesdays in January and February, and New Year’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Library Pass is not accepted the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 26 (marked “None” available).
Address: 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford CT 06105 (Set GPS for 385 Farmington Avenue for parking lot or 65 Forest Street for wheelchair entrance). (94 miles from Poughkeepsie).
Phone: 860-247-0998
MASS MoCA – Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Two adults and two children (under 16) for museum galleries for free. Present a copy of your printed MAP Pass (or a digital copy on your phone) at the Box Office on the date of the Pass reservation. For questions, call the Box Office at (413) 662-2111 ext. 1.
No timed-entry reservation is required for Library Pass Holders to enter the museum, but some installations require a free separate timed-entry reservation, such as James Turrell and Laurie Anderson installations. See website for details.
Address: 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA 01247 (98 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 413-662-2111
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum – City of Poughkeepsie Residents (Children), get FREE admission until December 31 (up to age 12) and free for up to two of their caregivers. Adult supervision required. The museum requires State ID with the residents’ Poughkeepsie City address to gain free access to the museum. Made possible by a generous grant from the City of Poughkeepsie!
Pick Up and Return Pass – Open All Year (Each library has 4 passes to lend)
Admits: Each pass admits one adult and children age 15 and under for free with an adult, and two passes may be reserved per day. Teens, age 16-17, with a library card may sign out an additional pass with a parent or guardian. Follow instructions on the Pass, and show the Library Pass at any of the five Trailheads or Visitor Center to receive a free day use wristband. The Visitor Center is open daily, 9 am-5 pm. Read both sides of Mohonk Preserve Pass, and included is a Risk Waiver. Go to their website for maps, 5 trailhead locations, parking info, and pet rules.
Hours: Visitor Center 9 am -5 pm daily, and Trails, sunset to 1 hour after sunset. Closed Thanksgiving, 12 pm on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Mohonk Mountain House Policy: You may hike onto either the Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park properties (approximately six miles from the Preserve’s trails), but you may not enter the hotel or use its facilities.
Visitor Center Address: 3197 State Route 55, Gardiner, NY 12525 (20 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-255-0919
Motorcyclepedia Museum & Velocipede Museum
Pick up/Return at Adriance & Boardman Libraries – Open All Year
Admits: Two adults (age 17 and up), and youth age 16 and under are free. The museum is self-guided, handicapped accessible, with free parking. Mobility scooters are available at Motorcyclepedia Museum, which is 85K square feet. This Pick Up/Return library pass is for both museums, which are different collections, different Newburgh addresses, and different hours, and described below. Saturday is the only day you can visit both museum locations.
Two Museums – Same Pass: The collection at Motorcyclepdia Museum includes over 650 vintage motorcycles that father-son duo, Gerald and Ted Doering, have amassed over 80 combined years. It features 8 galleries, in 85,000 square feet, with over 3,000 pieces of memorabilia, and three Motordromes, known as the Wall of Death. The Velocipede Museum is a showcase of velocipedes, boneshakers, bicycles, and tricycles from the 1860’s to the 1960’s.
Hours for Motorcyclepedia: Thursday evening, 4-8 PM, Friday – Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Open some holidays, check their website or call. Open all year.
Hours for Velocipede: Saturdays only, 10 AM to 2 PM, (new hours 2024) but check hours on website or call to confirm.
Closed for Motorcyclepedia Museum: Monday. – Wednesday closed. Closed major holidays.
Closed for Velocipede Museum: Sunday – Friday closed. Check website hours to confirm, and for holiday closures.
Both Address: Motorcyclepedia is at 250 Lake Street, Newburgh, NY 12250 and Velocipede is at 109 Liberty Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. (18.5 miles from Poughkeepsie.)
Phone: 845-569-9065
Museum at Bethel Woods – Site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival
Print on Demand
Open daily April 3-Dec. 31
Admits: Four persons to the museum and special exhibits. Children 2 and under are free. If your group size is larger, additional tickets may be purchased onsite or online. No additional timed-entry reservation is needed.
Open: Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM, April 3 – Dec. 31, 2021. Open holidays, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Closed: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day but open all other holidays, such as Labor Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Closed for winter, January – early April.
Address: 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY 12720 (75 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-583-2061
Print on Demand April – December, and Events All Year
Admits: Two adults, and up to six dependent children for free on general admission days. General admission entry includes all tours, exhibits, and hands-on activities in the living history museum exploring daily life in the late 19th century in small towns of America, 1875-1910.
Restrictions: No pets allowed on-site, except for service dogs. Library pass is not used for free admission during special events, but a discount is usually allowed.
Annual Special Events & Discount: The Library Pass may be used for a $2 discount per each ticket price for two adults and up to six dependent children for most events. Special events include the annual Gem and Mineral Show, Civil War reenactment (Labor Day weekend), No-Scare Halloween days, Thanksgiving Tasting, Christmas in the Village, and more, listed under Events on their website.
Hours:Summer public hours start June 15, 2024, open weekends, and in July and August, open Friday – Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM. Fall and spring, open weekends. Typically open on holidays of July 4th, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Hours vary for special events, and often open earlier and later. Check the website for hours, changes, and special event hours.
Closed: December (except for Christmas in the Village event) to mid-April for the public, and will vary during the school year, spring, and fall, depending on special events, and school visits.
Address: 1010 Route 17M, Monroe, NY10950 (40 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-782-8248
New England Carousel Museum & Museum of Fire History
Print on Demand
Admits: Four individuals for free, and children 12 and under are free, including one free ride for children only on the indoor Venetian carousel. Children must be up to 14 years of age OR up to 100 pounds to go on the carousel. Additional rides available for $1 per ride, or $5 for unlimited rides. Adults may sit on the bench to watch. Both museums are in the same building, over 33,000 square feet, with an elevator and handicapped accessible restrooms.
Hours: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM – 8 PM; Sunday Noon – 5 PM.
Address: 95 Riverside Avenue, Route 72, Bristol, CT 06010 (71 miles from Poughkeepsie).
Phone: 860-585-5411
New York State Parks Empire Pass
Pick Up and Return from all Library Branches Open All Year
Admits: Valid for the pass holder and their occupants in one vehicle. The Empire Pass is valid at most New York State Parks. For questions on fees, you may contact the park directly. PPLD has six Empire Passes available. If a pass is unavailable, park entrance fees are 6 and $10 per vehicle. See the NYS Park website for locations, activities, visiting information, park capacity limits, availability, policies, parking, restrooms, safety, and the current COVID-19 update.
NY State Parks: The NYS parks include access statewide to parks, lakes, beaches, pools, trails, historic sites, golf courses in state parks, camping, cottages, cabins, guides to enjoy particular activities, camping guides, boating safety, and more. So, explore the NYS Park website to find out more.
Virtual Tours of NY State Parks: Discover your next park adventure by exploring this 360 degree Virtual Tours of NY State Parks arranged by NYS regions, including the Hudson Valley.
Phone: 518-474-0458
Norman Rockwell Museum – Home for American Illustration
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Reduced Admission Pass: Admits 2 adults at a discounted rate of $10 each adult, and children 18 and under are free. Library pass users must present the pass (printed or digital display on cell phone) using the link in the emailed confirmation, to receive the discount at the entrance. The pass includes a 10% discount in the Museum Store.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM, and Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM. Closed Wednesdays and Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and first week of January.
Address: 9 Glendale Road / Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 (69 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 413-298-4100
Print on Demand – Open for House Tours & Outdoor Tours
Admits: 2 people (age 13 and up), and children under 12 free, for a 60-minute House Tour or 30/60 minute Outdoor Walking Tour. Library Pass holders must call (518) 751-0344 (Tues-Sun, 10 AM – 5 PM) to reserve a Tour Time and present PPLD Library Print Pass at the Visitor Center.
Tours are 10 AM – 4:15 PM, Tues. – Sun., every 15 minutes (may change seasonally). Various Tours are described here. Pass is NOT valid for discount on Electronic Carriage Tours. Museum shop is 15% discount with Library Pass, credit card only.
Arrive to check in at the Visitor Center 20 minutes before your Tour time. Reservations may be forfeited to a wait-list five minutes before Tour Time if you have not yet checked in.
Tour Changes & Weather: Olana reserves the right to cancel outdoor tours due to extreme weather. Reservations may be changed by calling (518) 751-0344 (Tuesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 5:00 PM) or emailing tickets@olana.org.
Grounds & Park: Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset for free, with 5 miles of carriage roads and 250 acres. Self-guided audio tours of the landscape are available to download and play on smartphones and tablets, approx. 60 min. View Park Use Guidelines
Hours: Tours are Tuesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4:15 PM. Hours and days of the week change seasonally, so check their website. Museum Shop 10 AM – 5:00 PM.
Address: 5720 Route 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 (40 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phones: Ticketing and Information (518) 751 – 0344, and Main Office (518) 828-0135
Hudson River SkyWalk: Check out the Hudson River Skywalk, a pedestrian path connecting the historic homes and studios of Hudson River School artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Both are MAP Pass destinations.
Print on Demand Open May1 – Oct. 31, with Air Shows Sat. & Sun., June 19 – Oct 17
Admits: 2 adults and 2 children (5 – 17), and children under 5 free with the printed Library Pass on the date of your Library Pass Reservation. Library Pass users do not need to call in advance or need advance tickets. If your group size is larger than the Pass covers, you will need to buy tickets for additional people. Follow safety guidelines or Covid-19 protocols on their website. Library Pass includes special events, and Sat. or Sun. Air Shows, when scheduled. Two different Air Shows every weekend from June 18 to Oct 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM. The Saturday Air Show is History of Flight. The Sunday Air Show is WWI. A gift shop discount of 10% with Library Pass. Biplane Rides information and cost on website. Open daily May 1- Oct. 31, 10 AM – 5 PM.
About Museum: “Cole Palen founded the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in 1958 with a handful of airplanes and a dream. He built it into a world-renowned destination as America’s first flying museum of antique aircraft.” In 1993, it was established as a non-profit to continue Cole’s legacy. Their mission is preserving, restoring and flying the aircraft of the Pioneer, WWI, and Golden Ages of Aviation. For more information, click here.
Documentaries Online: There are two documentaries. To view “Destined to Fly” (2016 – 41 min.) on Cole Palen and Old Rhinebeck, click here. Also available, is the 1974 color documentary, “The Story of Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome WWI Planes “I Fly Them, I Fix Them, I Break Them” – click here.
Videos Online: YouTube has many videos and news stories, and about Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. To explore Old Rhinebeck’s own YouTube Channel, click here. For a fun video about their Air Shows, click here. CNN’s “You can Still See WWI Airplanes Flying” 100 years after WWI (2018 – 3 min.), click here.
Air Show Photos Online: 2021 Air Show photos are shared on the museum’s Facebook page, where this History of Flight show by Shawn Yost was shared, click here.
Collection Online: Use this link to explore the collection online. You may select the collection type and years for airplanes, including all types of Ground Vehicles, too. They are: Pioneer Era (1896 – 1913); WWI Era (1914-1918); Golden Age (1919 – 1940); and Ground Vehicles
Museum Collection in Four Buildings: The museum entertains, educates, and preserves 77 vintage aircraft, 33 classic antique automobiles and motorcycles, and related memorabilia in a classic small town airport with four museum buildings described below.
Pioneer Building: “It all begins in the Pioneer Building with the crude biplane hang gliders that inspired the Wright Brothers. Marvel at their historic “Flyers” and follow the decade of innovation with Bleriot, Curtiss and others. These men and their machines were “Magnificent.”
WWI Building: “Names like Fokker and Von Richthofen, SPAD and Rickenbacker, echo through the WWI Building. See how aircraft matured under the pressures of aerial combat. Aviation became an extension of knights in shining armor and the pilots the last of the single combat warriors.”
Golden Age Building: “Barnstormers spread flying across the country, Lucky Lindy flew the Atlantic, and little airplanes for private flyers became part of the roaring 20s and 30s. In the Golden Age Building you’ll find the WACOs, Aeroncas, Fairchilds, Taylors, and other great names of the era.”
History of Flight Building: “It all comes together in the History of Flight Building with our comprehensive exhibit of the aircraft, vehicles, engines, and memorabilia that make up our static display and compose a tribute to the glory of man’s conquest of the air.”
Saturday Air Show “History of Flight”: Highlights the Pioneer era before WWI, a WWI Show teaser, and the Golden Age of Aviation in the ’20s and ’30s. The stars are the historic airplanes including our 1909 Bleriot, the oldest regularly flying airplane in the Western Hemisphere; the Fokker DR-I Triplane, the most famous fighter of WWI; and a precise replica of the Spirit of St. Louis, which was the first aircraft to fly NY to Paris in 1927.
Sunday Air Show WWI Dog Fight Spectacular: There is a hero, a heroine (Cheer!), the villainous Black Baron of Rhinebeck (Boo!), scenery, pyrotechnics and a WWI tank. The supporting cast includes many antique automobiles.
Biplane Rides: They are not part of the Library Pass and have a fee. See their website for information on making reservations for 1929 Biplane Rides. They also offer Lighthouse and Lighthouse and Mansion Tours. Please call 845-752-3200 for details as the guidelines are subject to change.
Open: Daily from May 1 to Oct. 31, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Closed: November 1 to April 30.
Address: 9 Norton Road, Red Hook, NY 12571 (22 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-752-3200
OPUS 40 Sculpture Park and Museum
Print on Demand Open mid-April – November, July 4th, and Labor Day
Admits: Two adults and all their children 18 years old or younger, immediate family only. Upon arrival, show both your Library Card and Opus 40 MAP Pass, either printed or digital display of your confirmation on your phone. Last entry is one hour before closing. Picnics are welcome. See Child Safety Rules for children 15 and under. The Library Pass is not valid for free admission to ticketed special events or concerts.
Hours: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM, will vary by season, mid-April through November (as weather permits, check website). Open July 4th and Labor Day. Summer months open Wednesdays – Monday, with fewer days open in early spring and fall.
Closed: Usually from December to mid-April, but may be open select days off that change monthly with seasons. Check their website.
Address: 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties, NY 12477 (31 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-246-4300
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Pick up/Return at Adriance
Admits: One free admission with each purchase of one admission. A maximum of 3 free admissions. The price per person is $16 and seniors (62+) $12. Free for children under 1 year and active duty military personnel and their families within the same household. Special events may incur an additional fee. Parking is free.
Restrictions: May not combine pass with other discounts.
Hours: Monday Through Sunday from 9 AM – 5 PM. Check the website for changes or closings related to weather or other issues before visiting.
Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Address: Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 (61 miles from Poughkeepsie).
Phone: 203-899-0606
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Print on Demand – Open All Year – Log House Tours Available
Admits: Two adults and all children up to age 18 in a household for free, guided 1 hour tour of the Log House with a REQUIRED Advance Reservation that must be booked on their website for the same date of the Library Pass. On their website, click on Visit and “Select Tours During Construction” and then select the date (limited to Sat or weekend), select tour time (12:00 PM or 3:00 PM), and under Members enter the number attending for up to 2 Adults and all children under 18. Arrive 10-15 minutes before the Tour starts, and gather around the seating by the Education Center. Restrooms available in the Education Center. Museum Shop is available online only. Masks are optional, and free disposable masks are available.
About the Log House Tour: “Tour the Log House at Craftsman Farms, the heart of Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman utopia. Largely restored to its 1910 – 1917 appearance, the Log House, which was designed to be the Craftsman Farms’ clubhouse and became the Stickley family home, features many original furnishings and other rare and important objects from the museum’s collections. Led by one of our volunteer docents, this guided tour takes visitors through the two main floors, offering an in-depth look at Stickley’s Life, his work, and his years at Craftsman Farms.”
Covid19 Policy: Masking is optional, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Disposable masks are available in the Education Center, free of charge. Many staff and visitors still choose to wear the optional mask.
Hours: One hour tours available Saturdays by advance registration only on their website, at 12 PM and 3 PM, until construction is completed, and then the hours and tours will be updated on their website. Museum Shop is available online only. Hours will vary with season.
About Stickley’s Craftsman Farms: The only home Gustav Stickley designed and built for his own use. For information about Gustav Stickley’s life, as the creator of Craftsman Furniture, a visionary spokesman and proponent for the Arts and Crafts philosophy, and a major tastemaker of his era.
Explore Online Collections: Their online collections include images of objects, grouped collections for ceramics and glass, metalwork, furniture, textiles, and originals to Craftsman Farms, and it is also searchable.
Explore Virtual & Onsite Exhibitions: Explore the current virtual exhibition, onsite exhibitions, and upcoming and past exhibitions.
Closed: During reconstruction, closed Sunday – Friday, and holidays: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Address: For GPS use 5 Manor Lane, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Street address is 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950. (88 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 973-540-0311
Storm King Art Center – 500 Acre International Sculpture Park
Pick Up and Return (No longer a Print-on-Demand Pass) – Open All Year
About Storm King: 500-acre outdoor museum where visitors experience over 115 large-scale sculptures and site-specific commissions under an open sky, creating a dynamic place to explore art in nature.
Admits: One car with up to six people, limited to one vehicle per day. Children under 5 years old are not counted towards the vehicle total. Show the pass at the admission’s booth upon arrival.
The pass is a 3-day loan. Please plan your reservation, pick-up-date, and return-date accordingly. Show the Storm King Pass at the vehicle entrance booth.
Hours, Restrictions, and Events
Address: 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 (25 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Print on Demand – Open mid-March to mid-December
Admits: Two Adults (age 16 and up), plus any children (age 15 and under) for free with advanced Timed-Entry Tickets that you will book as “Members” on their website. To ensure entry, arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the Visitor’s Center entrance, with a Printed Pass or Display Digital Pass on mobile phone. They offer both Self Guided or Guided Tours.
Instructions for Recommended Timed-Entry Ticketing: On their website, book a Timed-Entry Ticket for the same date as the Library Pass, and the hour, arriving 15 minutes early to check in at the Visitor Center. Enter up to two “Member” age 16+ tickets for free, and enter any “Children” age 15 and under for free.
Accessibility: The Main House’s first floor is wheelchair accessible using an elevator lift, and the second floor requires climbing a flight of stairs. The 1839 Old Studio, New Studio, Visitor Center and Gift Shop are all wheelchair accessible. The parking lot is asphalt and includes handicap parking spaces. The walking paths are loose gravel. See their accessibility web page for additional resources, or email info@thomascole.org.
Hours: Hours vary by season, see website.
Closed: Monday and Tuesday, and closed for Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, and mid-December through mid-March or late April.
Hudson River Skywalk: a pedestrian path, approximately three miles one way or six miles roundtrip, that connects the historic homes and studios of Hudson River School artists Thomas Cole and Frederic Church’s Olana. Both are MAP Pass destinations. View Map and Travel information.
Address: 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414 (50 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: (518) 943-7465
Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School
Print on Demand Open Every Day All Year
Admits: 2 adults and 1-4 dependent children with printed Library Pass AND REQUIRED Timed Entry Reservation you make on the Trevor Zoo website. If your group size is larger, make a 2nd reservation if needed, in the same time slot, and pay for tickets when you arrive (adults $6, seniors 65+ $4, children age 4-13 $4, children under 3 free). Time slots are 10:00 – 4:00 PM, with 30 minutes to enter, 8 groups per time slot. Make your reservation on the Trevor Zoo’s website for the same date of Library Pass, and arrive in the 30 minute time slot to present the Library Pass as admission at the Visitor Center/Gift Shop entrance. Stay at the Zoo as long as you like. Masks are required in Zoo buildings to protect the animals, but are not required outdoors. Animals are more active during morning and late afternoon feeding times. Last entry is at the 4:00-4:30 PM time slot, and the Zoo closes at 5:00 PM. The zoo is wheelchair accessible. Picnic areas are available.
About Trevor Zoo & Map: Trevor Zoo has more than 180 exotic and indigenous animals, representing 80 species. Trevor Zoo Map has a Zoogeographic Species Directory of 180+ animals and their location on the Zoo Map – download map PDF here. Follow social media posts with Zoo news here.
Restrictions: Please do not feed or touch the animals, smoke, or bring pets. In the Zoo Buildings, everyone must wear a mask to protect the animals.
Location of Entrance: To get to the Gift Shop entrance from the zoo parking lot, walk over the bridge and path along the stream to Mills Visitor Center & Gift Shop to enter.
Zoo Webcams: The zoo has six live streaming cameras here. And also on their YouTube channel here.
Zoo Keeper Talks Moved to YouTube Channel: Zoo Keeper Talks and videos on animals (Pandas, Lemurs, Bobcats, Tamarins and more) and birds (Herons, Cranes and more) are frequently posted on the Trevor Zoo Millbrook YouTube channel here.
Hours: Open every day of the year, including all holidays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 9:00 – 10:00 AM reserved for Members.
Address: 282 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 (22.7 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 845-677-3704
USS Constitution Museum & USS Constitution Ship
Print on Demand
USS Constitution Museum Pass: Admits parties of 9 or fewer for free to the Museum.
Museum & Store Hours: April. 1 – Oct. 31: Daily, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Nov. 1 – March 31: Daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Please note that the USS Constitution Museum and the Ship are run separately and do not have the same hours of operation.
Museum Closed: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Closes early at 2 PM on Christmas Eve.
USS Constitution Ship: Admission is free and offers self-paced tours on a first come, first served basis, with access to the top three decks.
Ship Rules & Requirements: Before embarking on ship (USS Constitution) all persons age 18 and older must present a valid federal or state-issued photo ID or passport and pass a security inspection. Learn more here (scroll down to Safety, Security, and Accessibility).
Ship Hours: These hours may change, so check website. May 1 – Oct. 8: Tues. Noon – 6 PM and Wed – Sun, 10 AM – 6 PM (Closed Mon); Oct. 9 – Oct. 28: Tues – Sun, 10 AM – 5 PM (Closed Mon.); Oct. 29 – May 1: Wed – Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM (Closed Mon & Tues) Fall & Winter hours at closing time may vary to allow for lowering the flag and firing of gun. The Ship (run by the U.S. Navy) does not have the same hours of operation as the Museum.
Ship Closed: All Mondays all year, and Tuesdays from Oct. 29 – May 1, and these holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Directions & Parking to Museum and Ship: Due to restricted vehicle access and limited parking availability inside Boston National Historical Park, visitors are NOT allowed to park directly next to USS CONSTITUTION. For GPS navigation, use the Nautica Parking Garage’s address: 88 Constitution Road, Boston, MA 02129. Learn more here.
Museum & Ship phone: 617-426-1812
Print on Demand Open April – November, Monday Holidays, and July 4th
Admits: Two adults and two children for a Guided Tour of the USS Slater, docked on the Hudson River at Albany. Children, 5 and under, are free. Guided Tours begin every 30 minutes, for 1 hour, between 10 am – 3:30 pm. Present the library pass, either printed or digital display on cell phone, at the store. Library pass users may upgrade to Stem to Stern Tour (2 hrs.) with approx. $12 discounted off the tour price, or downgrade for free to select an Abbreviated Tour (30 min.) of either the Engine Room (age 13+ w/ exceptions), Collections (museum artifacts), or Main Deck (no stairs). Tours are rain or shine. Free parking. Restrooms at the store before boarding, but not on the ship.
Ship Tours: The Guided Tour includes 6–8 stairs with railings, some tight spaces or steep stairs, and may be strenuous for some visitors. Recommend wearing non-slip walking shoes, low heels, and sunscreen. Use facilities on shore before tour, as no restrooms on ship. All tours are guided and personalize your experience, transporting you back to July 1945, as you are led into the watch stations, battle stations, and living compartments of the sailors.
Restrictions: Water bottles and closed beverage containers are allowed on ship. Smoking, open containers, eating, or gum chewing is not permitted aboard ship. Large bags, strollers, and tripods are not permitted aboard ship. The store sells limited snacks and beverages, with limited room to store large bags or strollers. The parking lot is locked for the night after the last tour ends.
Open: Wednesday – Sunday, plus all Monday Holidays and July 4th from April – November.
Closed: Mondays (except open all Monday Holidays) and Tuesdays, and December – March.
Address: Broadway and Quay, Albany, NY 12202 (79 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: (518) 431-1943
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Print on Demand Open All Year Since 1844
Admits: Two adults (18+), and ages 17 and under are free with a Wadsworth MAP Pass at entrance for all exhibitions.
Restrictions: No food, and drink in the galleries. During two fundraising events, Fine Art & Flowers (late April) and Festival of Trees & Traditions (December), have a $5.00 fee per person, even if using the Library Pass.
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Café open Thurs – Sat.: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Closed: Monday – Wednesday, New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Also, early 3:00 PM closing the day before Thanksgiving, December 24, and December 31.
Address: 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 (99 miles from Poughkeepsie) This Main St. entrance is open, and the handicap accessible entrance is also open at 29 Atheneum Square North, for Avery Memorial Library.
Phone: 860-278-2670
White Memorial Conservation Center and Nature Museum
Print on Demand – Open All Year
Admits: Free admission to the Center’s Nature Museum for two adults and up to four children.
Restrictions: Dogs, on leashes under seven feet long, are allowed. Picnics are carry-in/carry-out. The pass is not valid for the Nature Museum on Family Nature Day in late September.
Hours: Grounds and trails are 24/7 and always open, and the Nature Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, and Sundays, Noon – 5 pm. The Museum is closed on Mondays, and major holidays.
Address: 80 Whitehall Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759 (50 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 860-567-0857
Print on Demand – Open daily, late May until Mid-October. Open Friday – Sunday, the rest of the year.
Admits: Four youth (ages 5 – 17) for free, and two adults for discounted cost of $10 each to be paid on-site when you show the reserved MAP Pass (either printed or displayed digitally on a cell phone). Do not use their online ticketing, as it does not apply to library passes. Children four and under are free.
Accessibility: The Wild Center and above the trees Wild Walk are designed to be accessible, with elevators, and other features including listening devices, captioned theater videos, free loans of wheelchairs, wagons and strollers, or call to reserve the motorized scooter.
Hours: Open Friday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Summer Hours (late May to mid-October) open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Check the website for details and holiday closures.
Address: 45 Museum Drive, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 (227 miles from Poughkeepsie)
Phone: 518-359-7800