Your Oak Park library card gives you access to free passes, discounted admission, and other deals at local and state cultural attractions through two programs: Museum Adventure Pass and Explore More Illinois.
Each program offers different attractions and offers, so explore both below!
Museum Adventure Pass
Use your Oak Park Public Library card to receive admission or a special discount at participating Chicago area cultural destinations!
- 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.
There are two ways to see what is available & get a pass
#1 Get a pass emailed directly to you
Request online anytime; approved passes are emailed during library open hours.
- Visit museumadventure.org to see what’s available now »
- Click on “ONLINE Pass Request” next to the museum you would like to visit.
- Enter your first name, last name, library card number, and email address and press submit.
- Once your request has been reviewed by a library staff member, you will receive an email. (Please note: There is sometimes a short delay in the request being received and the pass being reviewed by library staff. We appreciate your patience!) If your request has been approved,* the email will include an electronic version of your pass.
- Download the pass to your device to use electronically or print the pass at home to take with you on your visit.
*Reasons online passes may not be approved: no passes available on the day requested, the requester may already have an active pass for the same museum/organization when the request is made, and/or the requester is not an Oak Park cardholder.
#2 Ask what’s available & pick up at the library
Bring your Oak Park library card to the Main Library Lobby, Maze Branch first-floor desk, or Dole service desk to request a pass.
Use within seven days of receiving your pass
- COVID-19 restrictions may be listed on your pass, but it’s best to call ahead for all the site specifics.
- Take the pass, your library card, and photo ID with you on your visit.
More about this program
The Museum Adventure Pass program provides special offers and discounts to library cardholders at unique cultural destinations throughout the Chicago area. Participating destinations include beautiful outdoor spaces such as Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, and Chicago Botanic Garden, historical facilities such as Oak Park’s Pleasant Home Foundation and Naper Settlement, and kid-centric museums Bronzeville Children’s Museum and The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. Learn more about the program »
Explore More Illinois
Get free passes, discounted admission, and other deals to a wide variety of Illinois cultural attractions with your Oak Park library card.
- 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.
See what is available & get a pass
- Visit exploremore.quipugroup.net/?OakPark.
- Enter your Oak Park library card number and PIN.
- Browse for offers for the upcoming three months by date, attraction name, or location.
- Make a reservation using the calendar to choose a specific date.
- Print or download your pass shortly before your visit. Don’t have a printer? Print from anywhere and pick up at any library location »
More about this program
Free to you (Oak Park Public Library cardholders) and free to us (as your public library), this program offers instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues. See a list of frequently asked questions »
Have questions? Contact us »
