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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. Physical passes, called Pick up/Return.

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.

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!

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Adirondack Experience

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

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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

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Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Print on Demand – Open All Year

Admits: Free gallery admission for five adults with the library MAP Pass. Children 13 and under are always free. Any events advertised as “free with the price of admission” are also included.

Restrictions: The Library MAP Pass is not valid for member events that require non-members to pay a fee.

Hours: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily, closed Tuesdays, and closed these holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Address: 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (56 Miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 203-438-4519

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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 ($5 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

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Basketball Hall of Fame

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 Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 (124 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 1-877-446-6752

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Berkshire Botanical Garden 

Print on Demand    Open Late April through October 31

Admits: Four (4) Adults for free, with children under the age of 12 free. Present the Library Pass at the Garden Shop when you arrive, and stay as long as you want. The grounds are free on Tuesdays, and Columbus Day through October 31, no library pass is needed. See a Map of the Garden.

Restrictions: No smoking on garden grounds. Special events may require admission. Only dogs that are 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 available.

Open: Open late April – October 31, from 9 AM – 5 PM daily. Special events, such as annual events, workshops, music series, Winter Lecture, Spring Bulb Show, and may require admission tickets. The grounds are free on Tuesdays, and Columbus Day through October 31, no library pass is needed.

Address: Routes 102 & 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262 (68 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 413-298-3926

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Berkshire Museum

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

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Boscobel House and Gardens

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

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Bronck Museum | Bronck Family Farmstead, Houses, and Barns

Pick Up and Return at Adriance  –  Late May – Mid. Oct. Tours; Events All Year

Admits: 2 Adults and 2 Children (children under 5 are free). For a guided tour, reserve the MAP pass, make a required Tour Reservation on the Bronck Museum website for the same date, and then check out the reserved Bronck MAP Pass from the Adriance Reference Desk. The 1 hour guided tours take place Wed.- Fri. (12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM); Sat (10:30 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM) and most Sundays (1 PM and 2:30 PM). At the Reservation calendar, fill in the “Quantity” for your group, click on the same date of reserved MAP Pass to select a tour time for your group size, and complete the reservation. A picnic area and restrooms are available. Masks and social distancing are required.

Bronck Family & Farmstead: The farm land was purchased in 1663 from the native Mohicans. For 276 years, and seven generations, Pieter Bronck’s, and his wife, Hilletje Jans’s descendants passed the farm directly from father to child, until 1939 when it was willed to become the Bronck Museum. To learn more about the Bronck Family & Farmstead.

Bronck Houses & Barns: This site contains the oldest surviving home in update New York, and the oldest multi-sided barn, with 13 sides. The Bronck Museum complex consists of the 1663 and 1738 dwellings, a kitchen dependency, a Northern European side-aisle barn, a thirteen-sided hay barn and several Victorian agricultural buildings. Learn more about the dwellings and barns at Bronck Houses & Barns.

Events, Newsletter & Restrictions: While many lectures are free, the Library Pass is not valid for special ticketed events which require a ticket purchase. Lectures and Special Events are held all year, see website for details, sign up to receive their emailed newsletter and event updates.

Open: Wednesdays – Sundays, seasonally from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day (may extend beyond), except for holidays.

Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, Memorial Day, July 4th, Columbus Day, Labor Day, and usually Columbus Day to Memorial Day weekend when new season reopens.

Address: 90 County Route 42, Coxsackie, NY 12051 (50 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 518-731-6490

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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.)  

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Danbury Railway Museum

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

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Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Print on Demand – Open All Year!

Admits: 2 adults and 4 children (ages 1–18), and children under 1 year are free. Present the PPLD Library Pass at check-in. Follow their current Visitor Guidelines to see if facial masks are required. They do not have a restaurant, but they have a café with vending machines stocked with healthy snacks, water fountains, and allow you to bring in your own food or use picnic areas.

Exhibitions: The Carle hosts seven original shows a year, showcasing a variety of artists, themes, and styles. To see what is on view currently in their three galleries, as well as upcoming exhibitions, several online exhibitions, and past or traveling exhibitions, click here

Museum at Home: “If you can’t come to The Carle, let The Carle come to you.” They offer a variety of online events, programs, and resources from Home, click here

Storytime Hours: “Move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Wed. – Fri. at 11:00 AM, Sat at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Art Studio or Art Activity Kits: The Art Studio is open and takes one family or group at a time. Visitors sign up at the Admissions Desk. Art Activity Kits are “to go” for visitors who do not take an Art Studio spot. Request one at the Admissions Desk. You may take them home, or use them on-site at Bobbie’s Meadow, a picnic area.

Virtual Tour: Explore a virtual tour of The Carle – a beautiful 40,000 square foot contemporary building set in an old apple orchard in Amherst in Western Massachusetts, looking out on the Holyoke Mountain Range, click here.

About The Carle: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art inspires a love of art and reading through picture books. The Carle collects and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world, with more than 11,000 objects, including 7,300 permanent collection illustrations, three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and educational programs for families, scholars, educators, and schoolchildren.  In 2002, Eric Carle and his wife, Barbara, co-founded the museum. Eric Carle is the creator of brilliantly illustrated children’s picture books, including his most well known title, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM, Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday: 12 – 5 PM. Hours or days may vary with seasons. Check their website to confirm hours.

Closed: Monday – Tuesday, and these holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, and also usually December 26 – 27.

Address: 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 (135 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 413-559-6300

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FASNY Museum of Firefighting – World’s Largest Firefighting Museum

Pick up and Return to Adriance   –   Open Year Around

Admits: 2 adults and 2 children (age 3-17), children 2 and under are free. You may walk-in with the PPLD FASNY Pick Up/Return Pass you check out from Adriance Library. Additional tickets, if needed, are $10 adults, and $5 children. Note that no large bags over 24 inches, no food, and no beverages. Museum is handicapped accessible.  Interactive equipment for all ages is now available. Guided tours are pre-arranged for groups of 10 or more, at least 3 weeks in advance, for a fee. 

Covid policies: Masks are not required if vaccinated; Masks are required for all, except age 2 and under, if not vaccinated. Museum Policies and Covid policy, is available available here.

Policies: Please follow Museum Policies, available here.  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. They sell masks. Masks are not required if vaccinated. Masks are required for all, except age 2 if you are not vaccinated. All children ages 3 – 11 must wear a mask, as they cannot be vaccinated.

FAQ: An FAQ is available here.

Description: The Museum’s collection of over 20,000 artifacts, including 60 vintage fire engines, tells the story of firefighting and firefighters, spanning more than 300 years of history and firefighting heroes. Visitor’s experience the evolution of firefighting as told through the world’s foremost treasury of vintage fire apparatus, firefighting gear, equipment and historical works of art. Explore collections online here, and selected exhibitions here.

Hours: Wednesday – Sundays, 10 AM – 4:30 PM, with Gift Shop open until 5:00 PM. Open on Labor Day, but closed most holidays listed below.

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays, and Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day.  They are open on Labor Day.

Address: 117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534 (44 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 518-822-1875

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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

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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

Gomez Mill House
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Admits: 2 adults/seniors and 2 children to a guided tour (Wed. – Sun. at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm) to view House and Mill.

Restrictions: To view the House and Mill, you must be on a guided tour.

Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays. Closed for special event Sept. 14 and 15, 2019. Last day open is Nov. 10, 2019, until re-open in mid-April, 2020.

Address: 11 Mill House Rd., Marlboro, NY 12542 (12 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 845-236-3126

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Guggenheim Museum

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

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Hancock Shaker Village

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.

Restrictions: As this is a working farm, no pets are allowed on the grounds. 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 throughout the Village provide access to gardens and grounds, as well as the mile-long Farm & Forest Trail, which has interpretive signage. Some historic buildings are wheelchair accessible via ramp, including the Round Stone Barn and the Trustees’ Office & Store.  Keep in mind, however, that most buildings in the historic village are NOT wheelchair accessible.

Hours: May vary by season. Mid-April to late-June; 10 AM – 4 PM. July – October, 10 AM – 4 PM. November – December; Saturday and Sundays only. Includes some holidays.

Holidays Open: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day

Closed: January 1 to Mid-April (check website for opening day), and Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

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

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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

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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.

Grasshopper Grove – Nature Play Area: Check out Grasshopper Grove, Nature Play Resources, visiting FAQ, and a series of Nature Play activity videos inspired by Grasshopper Grove you can do at home. Video description of the Grasshopper Grove. 

Nature Museum at Wildlife Education Center (WEC): Introduction about the WEC, Nature Museum, and Meet the Animals. Enjoy a brief video about the WEC, Nature Museum and the animals.

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.

EDventures! and Social Media: Nature education videos on HHNM’s Facebook pageTikTok, and YouTube channel. If you subscribe to their YouTube channel, you will never miss a video.

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

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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

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Intrepid Museum

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.

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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

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Locust Grove Estate

Print on Demand  –   Mansion Tours with Pass (May 1- Oct. 31) & Gardens & Grounds Open Daily without Pass (April – Dec.)

Admits: 2 adults and up to 4 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. If your family is larger than what the pass admits, admission is $15 per person. The Pass is not good for special events, or fundraising events, which require the purchase of tickets. Masks must be worn inside the Visitor Center, Mansion, and in all buildings, and when you cannot socially distance outdoors. 

Locust Grove Mansion Tours: Tours are offered first come, first served, May 1 – Oct. 31 on the weekend.  Tour group size may be limited depending on Covid-19.  Tour times are Sat. & Sun., May – Oct, at 10:15 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:15 pm. The Holiday Mansion Tours in December are not included with the Library Pass, as they are special events and have a ticket price.

Visitor Center, Museum Shop, Gardens, and Grounds: Open April – Dec., 10 AM – 5 PM, daily for free, donations are greatly appreciated to assist maintaining the grounds. You do not need the Library Pass to visit the grounds and gardens. Check in and out at the Museum Shop in the Visitor Center.

Accessibility: The Mansion does not have wheelchair access, but the gravel path to the Mansion is level. Stairs on Tour include: 7 steps to front door, 17 to second floor, and 10 to ground floor. Handicapped parking is available, and the Visitor center has an accessible restroom. Level gravel path to Visitor Center (100 ft), and to Mansion (300 ft.), and throughout the gardens and grounds.

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.

Policies & Restrictions: All guests must check in and out at the Museum Shop in Visitor’s Center; Keep pets leashed and remove waste; Do not collect plants, flowers, wildlife, or artifacts; Picnic in designated areas only and remove all trash; No alcoholic beverages; No motorized vehicles or bicycles; No hunting or shooting; No sunbathing; No sports; No fires or barbecues; Purchase of a photography permit for any family, wedding or event photography is required. 

Closed: Visitor Center, Grounds, and Mansion closed January – March, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter.

Address: 2683 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Phone: 845-454-4500

Mark Twain House & Museum

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

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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. 

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Address: 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA 01247 (98 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 413-662-2111

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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

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Motorcyclepedia Museum & Velocipede Museum

Pick up/Return at Both Libraries – Open All Year

Admits: 2 adults OR 2 people any age free and Children 6 and under are free. No timed entry reservations. If your group is larger than 2 people over age 6, admission rates are: Children 7-11 $5.00; Students $10; Senior, Veterans & Military $12; Adults $15. Museum is self-guided, handicapped accessible, with free parking. Mobility scooters are available. Please follow Covid-19 policies for facial masks, or social distancing.

Virtual Museum: Explore their online collection containing images of 600 motorcycles and more than 3,000 pieces of motorcycle memorabilia.

Note: Motorcyclepedia is the most extensive motorcycle museum in America, featuring 10 galleries in 85,000 square feet, with over 600 vintage motorcycles, from 1897 to today, 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.

Restrictions: Large bags, back-packs and helmets must be stored in the Museum Lobby. Service animals are allowed. Food and drink not available for purchase.

Hours for Motorcyclepedia: Thursday evening, 5-8 PM, Friday – Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Open some holidays, check their website or call. Open all year.

Hours for Velocipede: Fridays, 10 AM to 3 PM, but check hours on website as they may change due to staffing.

Closed: Motorcyclepedia: Mon. – Wed.  Velocipede: Sat. – Thurs. Check website hours to confirm, and for holiday closures.

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

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Museum at Bethel Woods – Site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival
Print on Demand 
Open daily April 3-Dec. 31

Admits: 4 persons to 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. COVID-19 policies include facial masks and social distancing. The café is open 10:30 am – 2:30 PM; current menu on website. Please read Health and Safety policy and visiting information here.

Main Exhibit: The Story of Woodstock and the ’60s

Special Exhibits: Lights, Color, Fashion: Psychedelic Posters and Patterns of 1960s San Francisco

Outdoor Exhibits: The grounds, monument, and outdoor exhibits Bindy Bazaar Trails and Earth in Focus will open to the public daily.

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts: Located 90 miles from NYC at the site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival in Bethel, NY, the lush 800 acre campus includes a Pavilion Stage amphitheater with seating for 15,000, and intimate 440 seat indoor Event Gallery, the Museum at Bethel Woods, and Conservatory for arts education programming.

Open: Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM, April 3 – Dec. 31, 2021. Open holidays, with the exception of 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 Veteran’s Day. Closed for the winter season, January – early April.

Address: 200 Hurd Rd., Bethel, NY 12720 (75 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 845-583-2061

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New England Carousel Museum & Museum of Fire History

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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

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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

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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

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Olana State Historic Site

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 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 Visitor Center 20 minutes before your Tour time. Reservations may be forfeited to a wait-list five minutes prior to 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.

About Olana: Olana was built in 1860 by Frederic Edwin Church (1826-1900), a central figure in the Hudson River School of American landscape painters. He achieved international fame with paintings such as Niagara (1857) and The Heart of the Andes (1859). In 1966, David C. Huntington spearheaded a campaign to save Olana from imminent destruction, described in “Saving Frederic Church’s Olana.”  To read, click here

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.

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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

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

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OPUS 40 Sculpture Park and Museum

Print on Demand    Open April – November

Admits: 2 adults and their dependent children to OPUS 40, with a Timed-Entry Reservation on their website’s Plan A Visit.”  Under Reserve Tickets, select date, 2 hour time slot, and under “Member” tickets, enter up to 2 adults plus dependent children at no cost.  If your group size is larger, purchase additional tickets. Upon arrival, show the Library’s Opus 40 Pass (printed or digital on phone) and your timed entry reservation. The two-hour time slot is strict. Picnics are welcome. See their events on the website, which require reservations and full price ticketing, as member discounts to events do not include the Library’s pass. 

Note: Framed by a vista of the Catskill Mountains, OPUS 40 is a six-acre environmental bluestone sculpture built from an abandoned quarry by one man, artist Harvey Fite, over 37 years.  Architectural Digest described it as “One of the largest and most beguiling works of art on the entire continent.” In addition, there are 55 acres of forest, meadow and former quarries dotted with pools, fountains, statutes, and earth art; an outdoor performance space, a gallery, and store.

Hours: Open mid-April through November (as weather permits),  11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and later for selected weekends and evening events during sunsets, with food, music or entertainment. April – May open Friday-Sunday, expanding to Thursday-Monday starting in June. Check the website for evening special events scheduled.

Holidays Open: Check their ticket calendar under Plan A Visit, to see open holidays this year. In past years, Opus 40 has been open on some holidays. 

Closed: Usually from December to mid-April, but may be open select days off season.  Check their website.

Address: 356 George Sickle Road, Saugerties, NY 12477 (31 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: 845-681-9352

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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USS Constitution Museum & USS Constitution Ship

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USS Constitution Museum Pass: Admits parties of 9 or fewer for free to 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

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USS Slater – The Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

Print on Demand – Closed for the Winter

Admits: 2 adults and 2 children a tour of the ship, which you may book a reservation by calling (518) 431 – 1943, or check on tour times. Reservations not required. Tours leave approximately every 30 minutes, and last 60 minutes, April through November, 10 am – 4 pm. The tours require climbing open stairways and walking through tight spaces and may be strenuous for some visitors. It is advised to wear low-heeled, non-slip walking shoes and casual dress; to use facilities on shore before tour as no restrooms on ship (there is a shore-side restroom); and to wear sunscreen. Recently restored in 2020, the ship is docked on the Hudson, in Albany, NY.

Ship Tours: Tours given rain or shine. Rain gear over umbrellas is recommended. All tours are guided and personalize your experience, transporting you back to July 1945. Tour guides lead you into the watch stations, battle stations, and living compartments of the sailors. Photos of the ship’s 2020 restoration are on website and Facebook. For more Tour details and guidelines, click here.

Virtual Ship Tour: To explore the restored USS Slater, click here.

Restrictions: Food, beverages, candy, gum or tobacco products are not permitted aboard ship. Water is the only refreshment provided at the museum. Large bags and strollers are not permitted on the ship. Tripods are not permitted. Pass is not valid for group tours.

Open: Wed. – Sun., and all Monday Holidays from Wed. April 7 – Sun. Nov. 28, 2021.

Closed: They are closed Mondays (except for Monday Holidays of Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day) and Tuesdays, and Nov. 29 – early April, 2022.

Address: Broadway and Quay, Albany, NY 12202 (79 miles from Poughkeepsie)

Phone: (518) 431-1943

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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

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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

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Wild Center

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

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