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North Salem is surrounded by many world class museums. You can visit some of these free of charge by simply going to the library and checking out passes to the museums. It is as easy as checking out a book: just ask for the passes at the front desk.You may call the library to reserve a pass for a particular week. Passes must be returned to the front desk within 7 days, or else you will be assesed a fine of $1.00 per day.  Passes may not be returned to any other library, nor put in the book drop. It is possible to renew a pass for an additional week, provided no one else is waiting for it, by calling the library. Loss of a museum pass will result in you being charged the full replacement cost.

These passes were provided through the generous support of the Friends of the Keeler Library. They are available for Keeler Library card holders only.

 

The Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY Purchaseneuberger Museum

Presenting 12 changing exhibitions annually in addition to ongoing exhibitions from the permanent collections, the Neuberger Museum of Art offers visitors insights into the work of 20th century masters, and mid-career and emerging artists, as well as exposure to the county's only permanent exhibition of African art.

Embracing the highest standards of artistic and professional excellence, the Museum collects, preserves, presents and interprets the art in its permanent collection and its changing exhibitions. It is committed to creating an educational, cultural, intellectual and collegial environment for both Purchase College, State University of New York, and the community at large.

Admits: 2 adults + unlimited children under 18

Replacement cost for lost pass: $75 

 

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

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The Aldrich is one of the few non-collecting contemporary art museums in the United States. Founded on Ridgefield's historic Main Street in 1964, the Museum enjoys the curatorial independence of an alternative space while maintaining the registrarial and art-handling standards of a national institution. Exhibitions feature work by emerging and mid-career artists, and education programs help adults and children to connect to today's world through contemporary art.

Admits: passholder & accompanying family.

Replacement cost for lost pass: $125

 

 

 

The American Museum of Natural Historydinosaur

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

Admits: 2 adults & 2 children

Replacement cost for lost pass: $125 

  

 

The Danbury Railroad Museum

danbury_railroadThe purpose of the railway museum in Danbury, CT is to educate the public as to the history of   railroading and to the role of the railroads as part of our local and national heritage, and to engage   in any and all activities convenient to said purposes.

Admits: 2 adults & 4 children

Replacement cost for lost pass: $100

 

 

 

The Guggenheim Museum

guggenheimAn internationally renowned art museum and one of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, the Guggenheim Museum is at once a vital cultural center, an educational institution, and the heart of an international network of museums. Visitors can experience special exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, lectures by artists and critics, performances and film screenings, classes for teens and adults, and daily tours of the galleries led by experienced docents. Founded on a collection of early modern masterpieces, the Guggenheim Museum today is an ever-growing institution devoted to the art of the 20th century and beyond.

Admits: 2 adults, plus children under 18 & 3 adult guests

Replacement cost: $225

 

 

The Beardsley Zoo

 beardsley_zooConnecticut's Beardsley Zoo has a proud history of over 80 years as Connecticut’s only zoo. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of endangered animals and are actively developing strategies that will protect species and preserve their wild habitats. Through education, conservation, research and recreation, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for students and families.

Admits: 2 adults & 2 children

Replacement cost for lost pass: $125