Welcome to the Gloucester Area Library Museum Pass Guide! This guide provides an overview of the libraries in the Gloucester area and the museum passes they offer. Use this resource to plan your next family museum trip with ease!
How do the Museum Passes work?
- Grants free access for a certain number of visitors to that museum
- Checks out just like a book, but for one week
- Available on a first come, first served basis
Museum Pass Rules:
- Museum passes can be checked out for one (1) week, and cannot be renewed.
- Museum passes are available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be placed on hold or held for patrons.
- Only GCLS adult cardholders may check out a museum pass.
- GCLS adult cardholders are only able to check out one (1) Museum Pass at a time.
- Museum passes are not transferable, and can only be used by the person who has checked out the pass on their GCLS library card.
- A $5.00 late fee will be charged to your account for each day the pass is overdue.
- Museum Passes must be returned in their issued cases to the GCLS Branch Library in which it was checked out.
- If for any reason the pass is not returned within 21 days of the due date, the full replacement cost of the pass will be charged to your account.
Passes available at all GCLS Branch Libraries, unless otherwise indicated.
Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children. Allows for free entrance to the museum’s festivals. Allows a 10% discount in the Academy Shop and Academy Café.
Admission for 2 adults and any children under the age of 18. Allows for a 10% discount in the Museum Shop and Café.
(Only available at the GCLS Mullica Hill and Logan Branches)
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission for 4 adults and 8 children.
(Only available at the GCLS Mullica Hill Branch)
Battleship New Jersey **Currently Closed for repairs!**
62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ 08103
Admission for 2 adults and 3 children under the age of 18.
(Only available at the GCLS Mullica Hill and Logan Branches)
Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Admission for up to 4 guests (adults and children over age 5) to the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Children 5 and under are free)
Access to the Laurels and Waterloo Mills Preserves
10% discount at the Museum Shop and Millstone Café
$10 off purchase of a membership if purchased on the day of visit
Gloucester County Historical Society Library
**Now Available!!**
17 Hunter Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Admission for 1 person into the GCHS Research Library.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106|
Admission for 2 adults and 4 children.
(Available at the GCLS Mullica Hill and Logan Branches)
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children ages 6-18. Children 5 and under are always free.
(Only available at the GCLS Mullica Hill and Logan Branches)
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Admission for 2 adults and any children in the household under the age of 18.
(Only available at the GCLS Mullica Hill and Glassboro Branches)
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Admission for 6 people with free parking at the Museum’s gated lot
10% discount at the Museum Cafe
Rockwood Park and Museum
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19802
Admission for 4 people.
Tuckerton Seaport Museum
120 West Main Street
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Admission for 2 adults and any children under the age of 18.
WheatonArts and Cultural Center
1100 Village Drive
Millville, NJ 08322
Admission for 2 adults plus any children in the household under the age 18.
Borrowing Museum Passes
All adult Deptford Free Public Library card-holders in good-standing, without any fines or overdue materials on their accounts, are eligible to check out our passes.
Families may check out only one pass at a time. All passes circulate for a period of three days.
Passes may not be renewed, and overdue fees and fees for lost passes will be strictly enforced. Patrons will be responsible for the full replacement cost of the passes if they are lost.
Passes are available all year round. Passes are available on a first-come first served basis. Availability is not guaranteed.
Discovery Program Participants
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19109
215-413-8655This pass admits two adults and up to four children under 18 to the museum and the cruiser Olympia.The pass does not cover guided tours of the cruiser Olympia or the submarine Becuna.
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center1501 Glasstown Road
Millville, NJ 08332856-825-6800This pass admits two adults and all children under 18
Deptford, NJ 08096
(856) 812-1121Museum Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 3pm
This pass admits two (2) adults and any children.
 | The National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-409-6600 Museum open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm This pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under 18 |
Gill Memorial Library
145 E. Broad Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Phone Number: (856) 423-5155
Website: www.gillmemoriallibrary.org/
The Museum Pass program provides customers the opportunity to visit a variety of attractions and enjoy the beautiful arts, culture, and education that our area has to offer. This program is sponsored by the library and the various Friends groups associated with each location.
How to Borrow a Pass
To borrow a pass simply visit the Circulation Desk at Gill Memorial Library. Only adult Gill Memorial Library cardholders in good standing (a current card with less than $10 in fines) may check out one pass at a time. Patrons must use their own library card when checking out a pass. The library staff reserves the right to limit the number of times cardholders may borrow passes due to demand and availability.
To borrow a pass you must sign a Museum Pass Agreement which will walk you through everything you need to know.
How long do I have a pass?
Passes can be checked out for four days at a time and may not be renewed. The late fee will be $10 per day, up to $50. On the fifth day, the cardholder will be billed for the full cost of the pass, plus the $50 fine. Passes may not be placed on hold or held for patrons.
They are available first come, first served. Passes must be returned to staff at the circulation desk of the Gill Memorial Library and may not be placed in the book return. Any passes placed in the book return will be considered one day late and a $10 fee will be charged to the patron’s account.
How to return your pass
To return your pass simply visit the Circulation Desk at Gill Memorial Library. Passes cannot be returned anywhere else. You should not leave it in the blue drop box or return to another library or they will be considered late and late fees will apply. Cardholders will be charged the full cost of the pass if the pass is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
Cardholders must sign an agreement before checking out a pass. Cardholders who lose, damage, or destroy a pass, or violate the terms of the agreement in any other manner, may be barred from borrowing passes in the future.
Available Passes
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art
1 Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (view map)
- Admits up to 4 guests per day (adults/children), under 5 free .
- Access to Laurels and Waterloo Mills Preserves 10% Discount in the Museum Shop and Millstone Cafe.
- Receive $10 off the purchase of a Brandywine membership if purchased on the day of the visit -Cannot be used for: Special exhibits, discounted events, historic property tours.
Museum of the American Revolution
101 South Third St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (view map)
- Museum Access for 2 Adults and 4 Youth (6-17), Children under 5 are always free!
- Not valid for online or phone ticket orders.
- The current exhibition and event schedule can be found online at www.AmRevMuseum.org
Museum of American History at Deptford
138 Andaloro Way, Deptford NJ 08093 (view map)
- Museum Access for 2 Adults and all children
- All permanent exhibits and holiday exhibits
- The museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10 AM - 3 PM
525 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19106 (view map)
- Museum Access for 2 Adults and 4 youths under 18
- 10% Discount in Museum Store and Delegates' Cafe
- Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 AM- 5 PM
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 (view map)
- Valid for the 2023 Season (April 1 - November 19)
- Admits up to 4 guests per day (children 5 and under are free)
- Valid during regular operating hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 am-6 pm, Closes at 4 pm in November
- Passes are not valid for classes, special events, or programs that need dvanced registration
4651 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, DE 19802 (view map)
- This pass admits four people to Rockwood’s self-guided or guided tours during regular hours of operation.
- Recommended: call for a reservation.
Gloucester City Public Library
50 N Railroad Ave
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
https://www.gloucestercitylibrary.org/
gc@gcpl.us
Available Passes
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
- 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- (215) 299-1000
- https://ansp.org/
Pass provides free admission for 2 adults and 5 children.
Battleship New Jersey
- 100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103
- (856) 966-1652
- https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/
Eastern State Penitentiary
- 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
- (215) 236-3300
- https://www.easternstate.org/
Pass provides free admission for 6 people. Children under seven are complimentary.
Mutter Museum
- 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- 215) 563-3737
- https://muttermuseum.org/
Pass provides free admission for four people. Children under five are free.
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
- 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204
- (609) 886-8787
- https://usnasw.org/
Pass allows up to 2 adults and 4 children per visit.
Penn Museum
- 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- (215) 898-4000
- https://www.penn.museum/
Pass provides free general admission for 2 adults and all children in the household
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
- 1000 Village Dr, Millville, NJ 08332
- (856) 825-6800
- https://www.wheatonarts.org/
Pass provides free admission for 2 adults and children (under 18) per visit.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
- 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford, NJ 08055
- (856) 983-3329
- https://www.cedarrun.org/
Pass provides free admission for 2 adults and 3 children.
Margaret E Heggan Public Library
| 606 Delsea Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080 |
Phone Number: (856) 589-3334
Website: www.hegganlibrary.org
info@hegganlibrary.org
Museum and garden passes may be borrowed by adult Heggan cardholders in good standing. Holds may not be placed on museum or garden passes as they are first come, first serve. Museum and garden passes can be checked out for a period of five days at a time and may not be renewed. If you have any further questions, please call the circulation department at (856) 589-3334 extension 200 or visit the library during our open hours. Library hours are Monday through Thursday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm.
The Academy of Natural Sciences
African American Museum in Philadelphia
American Swedish Historical Museum
Battleship New Jersey
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art
Bucks County Children’s Museum
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Elmwood Park Zoo
Glencairn Museum
The Gloucester County Historical Society Museum and Library
Independence Seaport Museum
Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle
The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ
Museum of the American Revolution
Mütter Museum
The National Constitution Center
National Liberty Museum
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
New Jersey State Parks Parking Pass
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
Please Touch Museum
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Rockwood Park and Museum of Delaware
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Monroe Township Free Public Library
713 Marsha Avenue
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Phone Number: (856) 629-1212
Website: www.monroetpl.org/
info@monroetpl.org
MUSEUM PASSES
The Library is offering a museum pass program as part of its mission to provide educational, professional, cultural and recreational information and services.
Who can check out a Monroe Township Library museum pass?
Monroe Township adult cardholders (ages 18 years and older) in good standing (no overdue materials and less than $10.00 in fines) are eligible to check out our Museum passes. Only one museum pass may be borrowed at a time per family. Cardholders must sign a loan agreement before checking out the pass.
Where can I pick up a pass?
All passes must be picked up at the Monroe Township Public Library Circulation Desk.
Where can I return a pass?
All passes must be returned only to the Monroe Township Public Library Circulation Desk. Please hand the plastic case directly to a staff member, and be sure that the pass is returned with the case. Museum passes cannot be returned via the inside or outside book drop, or to any other library.
Can I reserve a pass for pick-up?
No. Passes are strictly on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be reserved or held for a patron.
How long can I keep a pass?
A museum pass may be checked out for 4 days and is not renewable.
What if I don't return the pass on time?
A late fee of $5.00 per day will apply, up to the full cost of the museum pass.
What if I lose the museum pass or it is stolen, damaged or mutilated?
The patron on whose library card the pass has been borrowed is responsible for the full replacement cost of the pass. (The cost of the pass varies by museum.) There is a $3.00 fee for loss or damage of the case.
The current museum pass replacement costs are as follows:
- Brandywine Consernacy & Museum of Art - $35
- Eastern State Penitentiary - $199
- Magic Gardens - $50
- National Liberty Museum - $100
- Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - $150
- Please Touch Museum - $300
- Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center - $100
Borrowers are responsible for calling or checking the museum website directly for hours of operation, current exhibits, parking and directions. Each museum determines the rules and regulations governing the use of its Museum Pass. The Museum Pass may not provide admission to all exhibits at the museum. The Library assumes no responsibility of any kind arising out of the use of Museum Passes or any parking accommodations.
THE MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF MONROE TOWNSHIP.
MUSEUM GUIDELINES
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art
Admits four (4) guests, adults or children, to the museum. Also provides access to the Laurels and Waterloo Mills Preserves (check brandywine.org for hours and directions). Present pass at the Visitor Services desk.
Winter Hours (January 9–March 31): Open Wednesday–Monday, 10am–4pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Regular Hours (April 1–November 22): Open Wednesday–Monday, 9:30am–4:30pm (Closed Tuesdays)
For more information call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywine.org
Eastern State Penitentiary
Admits six (6) people per visit for daytime general admission. Eastern State is not recommended for children under the age of seven. Although there is no programing for children under the age of seven, they are welcome to visit and their admission is complimentary. General admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” audio tour, history exhibits and artist installations. Please note: Photographers using a tripod must purchase an equipment pass for an additional fee of $10. No portrait photography is permitted during public hours.
Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. The last entry is at 4 pm, but most visitors spend about two hours on site. Admission is untimed. Eastern State is open rain or shine, and the building does not have climate control. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to wear appropriate footwear.
Museum passes are not valid for Terror Behind the Walls, discounts in the museum store, special events, facility rentals or paranormal investigations.
For more information call 215-236-3300 or visit www.easternstate.org.
Magic Gardens
Provides free general admission for two (2) adults and up to three (3) children per visit, discounted admission for up to six (6) additional guests, and free admission and discounts to over 750 other arts, cultural, and historical institutions with North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).
Open every day except Tuesday, 11am to 6pm. Hours may vary due to special events. Please visit their Calendar for updated general admission hours. Last admission 15 minutes before closing, and all visitors must exit promptly upon closing.
RESTRICTIONS: Check the following websites for institutional stipulations: narmassociation.org and https://sites.google.com/site/roammuseums/home
For more information call 215-733-0390 or visit www.phillymagicgardens.org.
National Liberty Museum
The pass allows free general admission for up to two (2) adults and four (4) children.
For more information call 215-925-2800 or visit www.libertymuseum.org.
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
The museum pass admits two (2) adults and four (4) children under 18 with free general admission during regular museum hours.
For more information call 215-972-7600 or visit www.pafa.org
Please Touch Museum
Admits six (6) people per visit. Please bring your library card along with the museum pass for admission. Includes free parking for two (2) in the museum's gated lot.
For more information call 215-581-3181 or visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center
Pass admits two (2) adults and all children under 18. No additional benefits, such as store discounts or special offers, are available to the holder of the pass. To use the pass, the library member will present the reusable card at the admission gate and be asked to fill out an information sheet.
For more information call 856-825-6800 or visit www.wheatonarts.org
Wenonah Free Public Library
101 E. Mantua Avenue
Wenonah, NJ 08090
Phone Number: (856) 468-6323
Website: www.wenonahlibrary.com/
wenonahlibrary@hotmail.com
Museum Passes
 | The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art is renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the museum features galleries dedicated to the work of N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth. The museum’s outstanding Heritage Collection is a cross section of American art, with a special focus on artistic practice in the Brandywine valley. This pass admits 4 guests: adults or children. Children under 5 years are free. |
 | The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. This pass admits 2 adults and 4 youth ages 6-17. Children under 5 are free. Walk-in to check out the pass in person. |
 | Rockwood Park & Museum is an English-style country estate and museum located in Wilmington, Delaware. Built between 1851 and 1854 by banker Joseph Shipley, Rockwood is an excellent example of Rural Gothic Revival Architecture. This admits 4 persons to Rockwood's self-guided or guided tours during regular hours of operation. Wenonah Library cardholders in good standing may borrow this pass for 4 days from the date of checkout. |
West Deptford Public Library
420 Crown Point Road
Thorofare, NJ 08086
Phone Number: (856) 845-5593
Website: www.westdeptford.lib.nj.us/index.html
cwood@westdeptford.lib.nj.us
l. Who can borrow a museum pass?Any adult resident/property ownerin West Deptford who owns a valid WestDeptford Free Public Library card is eligible tocheck out a pass. We ask that a household checkout only one pass at a time, due to thepopularity of the passes.
2. How and where do I pick up a pass?All passes must be picked up by thecardholder at the West Deptford Free PublicLibrary Circulation Desk. The cardholder mustshow ID to a staff person and fill out a loanagreement for the pass.
3. How and where do I return a pass?All passes must be returned to theWest Deptford Free Public Library CirculationDesk. The pass must be returned to a staffperson in the case in which it was checked out.The loan agreement must be completed by thecardholder and the staff person. Any passesplaced in the book return will be consideredone day late and a $5 fee will be charged to thepatron’s account.
4. How long may I keep a pass?A museum pass may be checked outfor 4 days and is not renewable. Householdsare permitted one usage per museum pass typeevery 7 days. Exceptions to this limit will not beavailable due to weather conditions, limitedexhibit accessibility or other unforeseencircumstances. Please plan accordingly.
5. What is the late fee or replacement fee?A late fee of $5.00 per day will applywith a maximum of $50.00. Any pass that ismore than 10 days overdue will be consideredlost. The charge for a lost museum pass is a$25.00 service fee plus any overdue fees andthe replacement cost. There is a $5.00 fee forloss or damage of the case.
6. How do I find out more informationabout an attraction?Check the website of each attractionor call before your visit to note current hours,special exhibits, etc.
Academy Of Natural SciencesPhila., Pa. (Admits 2 adults and 5 children.)
Delaware Art MuseumWilmington, De.( Admits 2 adults and 4 children.)
Eastern State PenitentiaryPhila., Pa.(Admits 6 people.)
Independence Seaport MuseumPhila., Pa.(Admits 2 adults and 4 children.)
Mutter MuseumPhila., Pa.(Admits 4 people.)
Museum Of The AmericanRevolutionPhila., Pa.(Admits 2 adults, 4 children.)
Naval Air Station WildwoodAviation Museum Cape May, N.J.(Admits 2 adults, 4 children.)
National ConstitutionCenterPhila., Pa.(Admits 2 adults, 4 children.)
Please Touch MuseumPhila., Pa.(Admits 6 people.)
Wheaton ArtsMillville, N.J.(Admits 2 adults, unlimitedchildren.)
Woodbury Public Library
33 Delaware Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone Number: (856) 845-2611
Website: www.woodburylibrary.org/
woodburylibrary@gmail.com
MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM
The Woodbury Public Library has a Museum Pass program which allows adult cardholders who reside in Woodbury to check out passes for free admission to one of several local institutions. Currently, we circulate passes to:
- The Gloucester County Historical Society’s Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Museum, as well as the Historical Society’s research library (Woodbury, NJ)
- The Academy of Natural Sciences (Philadelphia, PA)
- Independence Seaport Museum (Philadelphia, PA)
Updated: 2/12/24
This program is graciously funded by The Friends of the Woodbury public Library. To help us purchase more museum passes, please donate cash or check made payable to The Friends of the Woodbury Public Library and write “museum pass program” in the memo. Thank you for your support!
Who can check out a Woodbury Public Library museum pass?
All adult cardholders in good standing who reside in Woodbury are eligible to check out our Museum passes. Families can have only one museum pass out at a time.
Where can I pick up a pass?
All passes must be picked up and returned only at the Woodbury Public Library Circulation Desk.
Where can I return a pass?
All passes must be returned to the Woodbury Public Library Circulation Desk. Please hand the plastic case directly to a staff member, and be sure that the pass is returned with the case.
Can I reserve a pass for pick-up?
Yes. You may reserve a pass by calling (856) 845-2611.
How long can I keep a pass?
A museum pass may be checked out for 7 days and is not renewable.
What if I don’t return the pass on time?
A late fee of $5.00 per day will apply, with a maximum late fine of $25.00. There is a $3.00 fee for loss or damage of the case. The fee for a lost pass is the replacement cost of the pass.
