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Museums
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-1000
https://ansp.org/museumpass
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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a natural history museum, with three floors of exhibit galleries. Their collections include more than 18 million specimens. Visitors will encounter historic dioramas, a hands-on discovery center for children, and exhibits that range from “Dinosaur Hall,” “What Eats What,” and “Science at the Academy” to special changing exhibitions. Check the website for special activities which take place during regular hours. The main building that houses the Academy is wheelchair accessible, and active service animals are welcome. There is a gift shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (ages 13 and up) and 5 children (ages 2 to 12). Children under the age of 2 are free.
Please check with this site to find out if they required timed tickets to enter.
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America on Wheels
5 North Front Street, Allentown, PA 18102
610-432-4200
https://www.americaonwheels.org/
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America on Wheels
America On Wheels, opened in 2008, is a museum dedicated to preserving the historical, social, and cultural impact of our nation's over-the-road transportation systems. 23,000 square feet of the building is dedicated to both permanent and changing exhibits. The museum is home to over seventy-five cars, trucks, motorcycles, bikes, the Mac Truck archives, and a number of vehicles on loan from a museum dedicated to the truck manufacturer. A highlight of the collection is a gas-powered carriage built by local mechanic Henry Nadiq a couple of years before the arrival of the first gas-powered auto. The museum is handicap accessible—elevators and ramps serve all public areas within the building. There is a gift shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Technology
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (ages 17 & up) and 3 children (ages 5 to 16). Children 4 and under are free.
Please check with this site to find out if they required timed tickets to enter.
Donated by FIFS Motorsports Insurance
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-2924
https://www.bhwp.org/
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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The 134-acre Preserve hosts a living plant collection that features over 700 of Pennsylvania's 2,000 native plant species. It is also known for birdwatching opportunities—more than 110 species can be seen at the Preserve over the course of a year. 4½ miles of trails allow visitors to explore plants in a wide variety of ecological habitats. The main floor of the Visitor Center, the restrooms and the parking lot are accessible. Though there is not a food concession at the Preserve, picnics are permitted in the designated area. A book and gift shop is on the premises. Parking is free.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (17 and up) and 4 children (5 to 16). Children 4 and under are free.
Bucks County Children's Museum
500 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA 18938
215-693-1290
https://www.buckskids.org/
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Bucks County Children's Museum
The Bucks County Children's Museum, located in New Hope, PA, provides opportunities to learn through playing for children, from walking one-year-olds to those seven years of age. Themed interactive exhibits include a turn-of-the-century general store and train, Factory Works (an area for fostering engineering skills), a medicine area for “ambulance drivers” and “junior doctors,” a fossil “dig,” and Airways to Waterways (dedicated to air, wind and energy of light experiments). Sensory backpacks are available for children with special needs. The museum is ADA compliant, with one level and most exhibits accessible by wheelchair.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 6 people (ages 1 and up). Children under 1 are free.
Timed tickets are required. Library patrons who check out a museum pass ALSO must reserve tickets in advance on the museum’s website www.buckskids.org. Please make a reservation after booking the pass from IVPL. Printable.
Donated by Harleysville Auto Tags
Library Membership Program at the Bucks County Children’s Museum will be ending. IVPL will no longer offer this pass after October 2026.
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Boulavard, Norristown, PA 19401
800-652-4143
https://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/
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Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo, located in Norristown, PA, was established in 1924. It features dozens of wild and endangered species on their 16-acre campus, including jaguars, red pandas, zebras, giraffes, and more. The zoo includes an old-fashioned carousel, a range of eating options, and a gift store on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (13 and up) and 4 children (3 to 12). Children ages 2 and under are free.
Pass holders are not eligible for discounts inside the zoo including feedings, Gift Shop discounts, and discounts at the Zoo's food stands.
Please check with this site to find out if they required timed tickets to enter.
Attraction prices and hours are subject to change at any time. Availability is subject to weather. Elmwood Park Zoo encourages guests to call 610.277.3825 X 222 to verify if an attraction is in operation before their visit.
Please note the pass is not valid for admission to the Zoo's special events and "Wild Lights" evenings through December 30.
Donated by NYCO Corporation
Please Note: EPZ has raised its prices and added a slew of blackout dates for our patrons. We are currently evaluating how to manage these changes and how best to serve our patrons. Once IVPL has made a decision, we will update the public on the status.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-413-8655
https://www.phillyseaport.org/
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Independence Seaport Museum
The Independence Seaport Museum, located at Penn's Landing—a waterfront area on the Delaware River in Philadelphia—is dedicated to the area's maritime history. Its unique collection includes artifacts, archival materials, and art connected to centuries of comings and goings on the Delaware River. The museum features interactive exhibits, two historic ships—a World War I steel floating warship and a World War II submarine, and a boat shop where the museum's collection is maintained, and wooden vessels are restored and built.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (ages 18 and up) and 4 children (ages 3 to 17). Children under 3 are free.
The Independence Seaport Museum is open 6-days a week from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Last entry and boarding is at 4:30. Please view the Museum's website, phillyseaport.org, to view a complete list of policies and the Visitor Code of Conduct before your visit.
Library Pass Holders are walk-up tickets only.
You will need to check-in at the front desk for both the Museum and Cruiser Olympia and cannot reserve tickets online prior to your visit. Submarine Becuna is open for guided tours only and is NOT part of the Museum's general admission. Please note that Submarine Becuna and Olympia Engine Room guided tours are not included with your admission. You may purchase tour tickets at the front desk.
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Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602
717-509-6363
https://lancastersciencefactory.org/
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Lancaster Science Factory
The Lancaster Science Factory is a museum aimed at Pre-K to 8th graders and their families. Featuring over 75 interactive exhibits aligned with state educational guidelines, kids learn about STEM concepts through play. Discover fluid dynamics with the multiple water labs or several wind and air tubes, explore acoustics and sound with boomwhackers and a xylophone, or learn about gravity with kinetic sculptures. Exhibits centering electricity, light, math, engineering and environmental sustainability are also on display. The Hall of Heroes celebrates important figures in the history of science and technology. Take a breather in the outdoor courtyard or use the 3D printers in the maker space. The Science Factory is also known for its special events, such as coding workshops, magic shows and robotics classes; some of these events are free with admission—check the website for more information. The museum is one floor and fully ADA-accessible and offers Sensory Backpacks upon request, which include fidget toys and noise-canceling headphones. There is a cafe and a gift shop on site.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 5 people (3 and up). Children 2 and under are free.
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Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19132
215-581-3182
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/
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Please Touch Museum
Located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic Centennial District, the Please Touch Museum is the city's children's museum, focusing on learning through play. Begun in the 1970s, the museum has seen a move from a 25-person capacity room at the top of the Academy of Natural Sciences to the beautiful Beaux Arts Memorial Hall building, with several stops along the way. Today, the museum boasts several large spaces for temporary and permanent exhibitions, including a garden, a makerspace and a carousel. As the name suggests, all these exhibits are hands-on, and designed for touching. There are also many interactive pieces of art, including a re-creation of the Statue of Liberty's hand made of around 2,000 candy wrappers. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible and includes elevators. There is a café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 6 adults (ages 12 months and up). Children ages 11 months and under are free.
Benefits include:
-10% discount at the Museum Cafe
- Free carousel rides
- Discounted admission for friends and family not covered by membership when accompanied by member. Cannot be combined with any other discounts and guests muse arrive with the member.
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8628
https://www.rrmuseumpa.org/
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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Railroad Museum is devoted to the history and current state of railroading in the keystone state, a view that includes the railroads themselves, plus manufacturers, support industries, workers, and travelers. Among other things, their collection includes locomotives and railroad cars, a turntable and yard tracks, historical artifacts, a diesel simulator, and an HO-scale model railroad. The museum “seeks to provide accommodations for individuals in need of assistance.” There is a museum shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults (18 and up) and 4 children (ages 3 – 17). Children 2 and under are free.
Free admission does not apply to special events.
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