Spring is just around the corner. If you’re looking for a way to motivate yourself to get out of the house, use your Oak Park library card to check out free passes, 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.
Two favorite places to check out passes for are the Chicago Botanical Garden and the Brookfield Zoo. Both passes are very popular, so check availability before heading out on your adventure.
Just remember:
- 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
Explore More Illinois is great for when you want to get away from Chicago but need a little help deciding where to go. There are some attractions in Chicago—like the Children’s Museum and the Annoyance Theatre—but there also are attractions outside of the city.
Like the Museum Adventure Pass, you can check what’s available online or stop by the library and pick up a pass. Two passes worth checking out are the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library in Springfield and the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie.
Just remember:
- 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.
