Looking for something fun to do?
The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Culture Pass program offers you the chance to explore some of Central Ohio’s best cultural spots for free — simply by using your library card.
Launched in 2018, the program started with passes to the Franklin Park Conservatory and the Wexner Center for the Arts and has since expanded to include more local attractions. Just visit your nearest library branch to check out a pass in person.
Supplies are limited and passes are first-come, first-served. Check availability through the library catalog by searching “Culture Pass.”
Current Participating Cultural Organizations
BalletMet
- Pass admits two individuals.
- Redeem at the theater box office up to two hours before performance.
- Valid for select performances.
CAPA
- Pass can be redeemed for a 10-pack of Summer Movie Series tickets.
- Each ticket admits one person to a film at the Ohio Theatre.
- Valid for the Summer Movie Series.
Columbus Children’s Theatre
- Pass admits four individuals.
- Redeem at the box office up to two hours before performance.
- Call ahead to confirm availability.
- Valid for select performances.
Columbus Clippers
- Pass admits up to two adults and four children.
- Valid for Sunday home games during the regular season.
- Good for designated seating areas as determined by the team.
Columbus Crew
- Pass admits two individuals.
- Valid for select matches.
- Ticket redemption may require a valid email and team ticketing account.
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
- Pass admits two individuals.
- Redeem at the box office up to two hours before performance.
- Call ahead to confirm availability.
- Valid for select performances.
Columbus Guitar Society
- Pass admits two individuals.
- Redeem at the door up to one hour before performance.
- Valid for select performances.
Columbus Museum of Art
- Pass admits eight individuals.
- Valid for general admission for seven days.
Columbus Symphony
- Pass admits one adult; children under 16 are free.
- Seat selection must be made before performance.
- Valid for Masterworks performances.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Pass admits up to six individuals.
- Valid for one visit (typically day of checkout or following day).
- Not valid for Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club, or The Wilds.
- Parking is not included.
Dawes Arboretum
- Pass admits up to six individuals.
- Valid for one visit within two weeks of checkout.
- Valid for general admission only; excludes special events and programs.
- Not valid during member-only hours.
Franklin Park Conservatory
- Pass admits two adults and six children.
- Valid for seven days.
- May be used once before expiration.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- Pass admits two adults and five children.
- Valid for seven days.
Ohio History Center
- Pass admits up to eight individuals.
- Valid for seven days.
- Includes a 10% discount at the café and gift shop.
Opera Columbus
- Pass admits two individuals.
- Redeem at the designated ticket office before performance.
- Valid for select performances.
Shadowbox Live
- Pass admits up to four individuals for a four-seat table.
- Redeem using instructions provided with the pass.
- Valid for select performances.
Culture Passes cannot be reserved online like traditional library items. Check availability at
columbuslibrary.org by searching “Culture Pass” in the catalog.
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