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 swing by your nearest library branch to check out a pass in person.
Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the arts and culture Columbus has to offer.
Current participating cultural organizations include:
BalletMet
Pass admits two adults or children.
Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
Valid for 2024-2025 performances only.
CAPA
Pass can be redeemed for one 10-pack of 2024 movie tickets.
Each ticket admits one person to any Summer Movie Series film.
All movies take place at the Ohio Theatre.
Valid for 2024 Summer Movie Series only (July & August).
Columbus Children’s Theatre
Pass admits four individuals of any age.
Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
Valid for 2024 performances only.
Columbus Clippers
Pass admits up to two adults and four children.
Passes good for bleacher seating sections.
Valid for Sunday games only during the regular season (March – September).
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
Pass admits two individuals of any age.
Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
Valid for 2024-2025 performances only.
Columbus Museum of Art and the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art
Pass admits eight people of any age.
Valid 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 only.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Pass admits up to six people of any age.
Pass may be used the day of checkout or the next day.
Pass is not valid for Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club or The Wilds.
Pass does not include parking fees.
Dawes Arboretum
Pass admits up to six individuals of any age.
Valid for one visit within two weeks of checkout.
Valid for general admission; excludes registered programs and events.
Cannot be used for entry during member-only hour from 8-9 a.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory
Pass admits two adults and six children.
Valid for 30 days.
May be used two times before pass expires.
Ohio History Center
Pass admits up to eight adults and/or children.
Valid for seven days.
Valid for 10% discount at café and gift shop.
National Veterans Memorial Museum
Pass admits two adults and five children.
Valid for seven days.
ProMusica
Pass admits two adults or children.
Redeem by calling 614-464-0066 ext. 101 in advance, or at theater box office up to one hour before performance.
Shadowbox Live
Each pass admits up to four people for a four-seat table.
Each pass includes a QR code that can be used to reserve your table online.
Valid for select 2024 season performances.
Although Culture Passes cannot be reserved online like traditional library items, customers can check their availability at columbuslibrary.org by typing “Culture Pass” into the catalog search bar.
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