CULTURE PASS
The library’s Culture Pass program enables library cardholders to borrow passes from the library for free admission to cultural, educational, and community institutions.
These partnerships offers greater access to arts, culture, and education for all ages.
A limited number of passes are provided to the library at no cost to patrons or the library.
See below for a current list of Culture Passes. Stay tuned for additional partners.
Carpe Diem String Quartet
Carpe Diem String Quartet, based in Columbus, Ohio, often champions work of living composers, including new works.
Each pass features access to 1-2 seats to a select concert weekend.
10 passes become available for each upcoming concert:
- 10 passes available Saturday 09/13/25 for October 4-5 concert weekend
- 10 passes available Saturday 11/29/25 for December 20 concert weekend
- 10 passes available Saturday 02/07/26 for February 28-March 1 concert weekend
- 10 passes available Saturday 03/07/26 for March 28-29 concert weekend
- 10 passes available Saturday 05/02/26 for May 23-24 concert weekend
An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time.
Pick up a pass at the library during business hours.
Be sure to call the phone number or visit the website on the pass to reserve your spot!
You can also check out their CDs from the library.
(Image: Josie V Photography)
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Each pass grants the passholder access to the museum for one visit.
An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time to use within a three-day loan period.
Pick up a pass at the library during business hours.
Before visiting the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, contact them or visit their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Columbus Museum of Art / Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti
Each pass features access to full museum membership benefits for one visit:
- Free admission to Columbus Museum of Art (downtown) OR Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti (Short North)
- 2 adults/seniors and up to 4 children under 18.
- $5 parking at Columbus Museum of Art (Broad St. only).
- 10% off one purchase at the Museum Store or Schokko Cafe (Broad St. only).
An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time.
Pick up a pass at the library during business hours.
Before visiting the Columbus Museum of Art, contact them or visit their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and other guidelines.