By Older Adult Services Librarian Claire Steiner
Summer has arrived, and it’s time to get out and see what our beautiful state has to offer.
Your Oak Park library card provides instant access to discounted admission and other deals through Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois. Each program offers different attractions and offers that you can learn more about below!
Museum Adventure Pass
Museum Adventure passes focus on Chicago area cultural attractions. You can check what’s available online and either get them emailed directly to you or check on availability in the library and pick them up. Once you check out a pass, you’ll need to use it within seven days before it expires.
With Museum Adventure Pass, you can visit 25 amazing spots. Visit favorites like the Chicago Botanical Garden and the Brookfield Zoo, or venture out to Cantigny or the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum.
When planning your trip, keep in mind:
- Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Oak Park Public Library cardholders only.
- Borrow one pass per cardholder, per museum/location, per loan period.
- Availability of passes and museums varies daily.
Explore More Illinois
Whether you are staying close or venturing further out, Explore More Illinois will help you plan a fun and educational trip for any day of the week.
Stay in the city and visit the Chicago History Museum or the Chicago Maritime Museum. Take a day trip to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill., or the Volo Museum in Volo, Ill. You can even get discounted tickets to a Chicago Stars soccer game!
Like the Museum Adventure Pass, you can check what’s available online or stop by the library and pick up a pass.
When planning your trip, keep in mind:
- Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Oak Park Public Library cardholders only.
- Reserve up to three attractions at one time; attractions may limit the frequency of reservations.
- Participating attractions and offers are subject to change; log in to see the most current offerings.
About Claire
Claire is the Older Adult Services Librarian. You can find her cruising around on Friday mornings delivering books for Home Delivery. Claire loves a good podcast, awesome finds at the thrift store, and Friday happy hour.