Visit Area Attractions For Free Using Northeast Ohio Libraries

While everything is still seemingly feeling so expensive, I wanted to highlight ways to visit some of the most popular area attractions for FREE using libraries in Northeast Ohio.

DON’T FORGET – as long as you live *anywhere* in Ohio, you can sign up to get a library card at any of these locations!

CUYAHOGA FALLS LIBRARY

Check out a Museum Pass with your library card and experience local adventures with your family for FREE!

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Akron Art Museum – Includes one-day free entry for two adults and any children under 18 years of age living at the same residence
Akron Children’s Museum – One-day free entry for up to six individuals
Akron Zoo – Includes free one-day entry for two adults and four children
Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium – Offers one free entry for daily admission
Cuyahoga Falls Water Works – Free daily admission entry for a family of four
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Free one-day entry for two adults and all children living in the same household
Riverfront YMCA – One free entry for daily admission
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Free one-day admission for self-guided tours of the Estate for two adults and all children or grandchildren under 18

For more information, visit: fallslibrary.org/books-movies-more/museum-passes

HUDSON LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Hudson Library provides you with new exciting opportunities! Explore Northeast Ohio art & cultural organizations for free with your Hudson Library Card.

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Akron Art Museum – Admission for 2 adults and any children under 18 living at the same address
Akron Children’s Museum – Admission for up to six individuals
Akron Zoo – Admission for 2 adults and 4 children
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Admission for 2 adults and any household children or grandchildren
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Free self-guided tours for up to 2 adults and 7 youths (0-17 years old) during regular admission hours. Includes free on-site parking
The Cleveland Museum of Art – Admission to ticketed exhibitions for 2 adults & all children 17 and under that live in the same address. The CMA museum pass also provides a $7 flat rate parking
Western Reserve Historical Society – Admission to all WRHS sites across Northeast Ohio including The Cleveland History Center Museum, Crawford Auto Aviation Museum, & Hale Farm & Village

For more information, visit: hudsonlibrary.org/library-of-things/museumpass

KENT FREE LIBRARY

Use your library card to take an adventure.

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Akron Art Museum – Entry for 2 adults and children 17 and under living at the same address
Akron Children’s Museum – Entry for up to six people (adults or children)
Akron Zoo – Entry for 2 adults and up to 4 children
Canton Museum of Art – Entry for 2 adults and all children 17 and under living at the same address
Kent State Recreation & Wellness Center – Entry for up to 5 members of the same immediate family at the same address
Kent State University Museum – Entry for 2 adults and up to 4 children
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Entry for 2 adults and any children (3-18 years old)
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Self-guided tours for up to 2 adults and 7 youths (0-17 years old during regular admission hours
The Cleveland Museum of Art – For 2 adults and all children 17 and under living at the same address, Free admission to ticketed exhibitions
Western Reserve Historical Society – Also includes Cleveland History Center & Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, Entry for 2 adults and children or grandchildren 18 and under

For more information, visit: kentfreelibrary.org/borrow/passes

MEDINA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

MCDL offers Adventure Passes you can check out just like a book!
It’s available for any CLEVNET library holder & if you don’t have one, you can get one as long as you live in the state of Ohio – there are no regional specific requirements.

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Akron Zoo – Free admission + parking for 2 adults & 4 children under 18
Akron Art Museum – Free admission for 2 adults & any children under 18 years of age living at the same residence. Includes free parking, 10% discounts in the Museum Shop + free and/or reduced pricing for programs
Brunswick Recreation Center – Free admission for 2 adults and any children under 18 in the household. Any child 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult parent. Only available at Brunswick and Buckeye Library locations
Holden Arboretum & Cleveland Botanical Garden – Free one-day admission for 6 people at both locations. Discounted parking, 10% discounts in the Gift Shop, + Member pricing for programs, classes & select exhibits.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Free self-guided tours for up to 2 adults & 7 youths (up to age 17) during regular admission hours. Cardholders can get a guided tour and receive 50% off the non-member price. Includes free onsite parking.

For more information, visit: mcdl.info/adventure

MENTOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Check out a Membership Pass from the library.

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Akron Zoo – Each pass is good for 2 adults, 4 kids
Akron Art Museum – Each pass is good for 2 adults and any children in the household
Cleveland Museum of Art – Each pass is good for 2 adults and any children up to 17 years old, Free admission to paid exhibitions (may require reservations)
Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Each pass is good to up to 8 people
Holden Arboretum & Cleveland Botanical Garden – Each pass is good for up to 6 people
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – 3 passes, good for 2 adults and up to 7 youth
Western Reserve Historical Society – can be used at Hale Farm & Gardens (1 pass = 2 locations) Passes are good for 2 adults and the children in that household

For more information, visit: mentorpl.org/product/passes

PORTAGE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

Use your PCDL library card to access and explore top tourist draws in Northeast Ohio and beyond.

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Akron Art Museum – 2 adults & children under 18 living at the same residence. Includes parking.
Akron Children’s Museum – Pass for 4 persons (adults or children)
Akron Zoo – Free admission and parking for 2 adults and 4 children under 18. Includes parking
Canton Museum of Art – Family pass for 2 adults and children under 18 in the household
Cleveland Museum of Art – Free entry for 2 adults, plus any children aged 17 and younger, for special exhibitions
McKinley Presidential Museum – Free admission to the museum, Discovery World, and the planetarium for 2 adults & children in the same household
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Free self-guided tours for up to 2 adults and 7 youths (up to age 17) during regular admission hours
Western Reserve Historical Society – 2 adults & children. $5 parking onsite

For more information, visit: portagelibrary.org/passes-16888

STOW-MONROE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Use your CLEVNET library card to access and explore top tourist draws in Summit County and beyond.

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Akron Art Museum – 2 adults, plus any children under 18 living at the same residence. Parking will be validated and there is a 10% gift shop discount
Akron Children’s Museum – Pass for 4 persons (adults or children) Additional guests receive a $1.00 discount on admission
Akron Zoo – Free admission and parking for 2 adults and 4 children under 18
Canton Museum of Art – Family pass for 2 adults and all children under 18 in the household. Includes admission to Inspiring Exhibitions, 20% discount on Creative School of Art classes, 10% discount in the CMA shop, entrance to Mix & Mingle members-only events
Cleveland Museum of Art – Free entry for 2 adults, plus any children aged 17 and younger, for special exhibitions, 50% discount on parking, 15% discount at the CMA store, and a 10% discount at the CMA restaurant and café
MAPS Air Museum – Pass for free museum entry for six family members. The pass is for admission only and excludes special events
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Free admission to the museum, Discovery World, and the planetarium for 2 adults, plus all children in the same household. Also includes a 10% discount on purchases from the museum shop
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens – Free self-guided tours for up to 2 adults and 7 youths (up to age 17) during regular admission hours. Not valid for special events. Cardholders can get a guided tour and receive 50% off the non-member price. Includes free onsite parking
Western Reserve Historical Society – Free admission for two adults and children and/or grandchildren ages 18 and younger; free/discounted admission to North American Museum Association (NARM) participating museums, including Hale Farm and Village, Ohio History Connection, Cincinnati History Center, Dunham Tavern Museum, Maltz Museum, MOCA, Stan Hywet, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; special members-only events; discounted admission to programs; two carousel rides per person, per visit to CHC; 15% museum store discount; $5 parking per visit at CHC.