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Delmar, NY 12054
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last updated:
Monday, July 12, 2010
museum pass program

Free passes to several area museums are available for loan to Bethlehem Public Library cardholders.
Check availability with staff at the Information Desk.


  • Passes may be borrowed for three days.
  • Passes are first-come, first-served; there are no requests or renewals.
  • Return passes only at Bethlehem Public Library.
  • For overdue fees and replacement costs, see below.



Check museum websites for hours and current exhibit information. Some museums may require you to show your library card with your pass when you arrive.


The Arkell Museum at Canajoharie *
2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie NY 13317
518-673-2314
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children

The Berkshire Museum *
39 South Street (Route 7), Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-7171
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children under 11
Note: Surcharge during "Wrapped Search for the Essential Mummy" exhibit $5 for adults, $3 for children.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art *
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-658-1100
Pass admits 2 adults and up to 4 children

Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
225 South Street, Williamstown MA 01267
413-458-2303
Pass admits 2 adults to the permanent collection and special exhibition for free; children 18 and under and students with I.D. are free (admission always free November-May)

Hancock Shaker Village *
34 Lebanon Mountain Road, Hancock MA 01237
413-443-0188
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 youths (13-17); children 12 and under are free

Historic Cherry Hill *
523½ South Pearl Street, Albany NY 12202
518-434-4791
Access is limited during renovation. Please call first.

Hyde Collection *
161 Warren Street, Glens Falls NY 12801 518-792-1761
Pass admits 2 adults. Children free.

Mass MOCA *
87 Marshall Street, North Adams MA 01247
413-662-2111
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children

Norman Rockwell Museum *
9 Glendale Road Route 183, Stockbridge MA 01262
413-298-4100
Pass admits 4 library cardholders

Old Stone Fort Museum Complex
145 Fort Road, Schoharie, NY 12157
518-295-7192
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children

Schenectady Museum & Suites-Bueche Planetarium *
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
518-382-7890
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children to museum and planetarium

* Compliments of Friends of Bethlehem Public Library

Overdue fees are $5 a day.
Museum pass replacement costs are:
  • Arkell Museum at Canajoharie $75
  • The Berkshire Museum $40
  • Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art $125
  • Clark Institute $100
  • Hancock Shaker Village $250
  • Historic Cherry Hill $20
  • Hyde Collection $85
  • Mass MOCA $100
  • Norman Rockwell Museum $100
  • Old Stone Fort Museum Complex $25
  • Schenectady Museum and Suites-Bueche Planetarium $100