Local parents love the library for so many reasons. It’s dry in the winter and cool in the summer, and a comfortable spot for finding and reading books, playing with toys and hanging out. Of course, there are also the free events like storytimes, LEGO clubs, cultural events and summer reading programs. But wait — there’s another reason to love our Portland-area library systems! They also offer free and discounted passes to popular museums and attractions. Find your library system below and start saving.
A Few Tips
- Each program has different guidelines for how often you can reserve a pass.
- If the passes are reserved, there are different times you can try again. For the Multnomah County Library system, they advise checking the next month.
- Read the fine print for how many people you can bring. Also, some places have discounted or free admission for children, even without the pass.
Multnomah County Library’s My Discovery Pass
- Artists Repertory Theatre: Pass admits two adults.
- Boom Arts: Pass admits two people.
- Five Oaks Museum: Pass admits two adults. Youth 17 and under are always free.
- Japanese American Museum of Oregon: Pass admits two people. Children 11 and under are free.
- Literary Arts: Pass admits two adults.
- Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education: Pass admits four people. Children 12 and under are always free.
- Oregon Koto-Kai: Pass admits two people.
- Portland Art Museum: Pass admits two adults for general admission. Children 17 and under are always free.
- Portland Center Stage at The Armory: Pass admits two people.
- Portland Columbia Symphony: Pass admits two people.
- Portland Japanese Garden: Pass admits two adults and eight children age 17 and under. Children 5 and under are always free. This pass is eligible for Garden admission only and does not include access to any ticketed events.
- Portland Opera: Pass admits two adults.
- Rose City Rollers: One single day and three-day badges.
Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Experience Pass
- Bickleton Carousel Museum
- Cascade Locks Historical Museum
- Clark County Historical Museum
- Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
- Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
- Genealogical Forum of Oregon
- Lan Su Chinese Garden
- Maryhill Museum of Art
- Pittock Mansion
- Presby Museum
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Wonderworks Children’s Museum
Clackamas County Library Cultural Passes
- Clackamas County Parks: Admits one vehicle to participating county parks. One pass per day.
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden: Pass admits two people, ages 6 and up. One pass per month.
- End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: Admits two people. One pass per year.
- Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Pass for two people to the museum. Water park and special attractions not included.
- Gilbert House Children’s Museum: Pass admits five people. Adults must be with accompanying child.
- Hallie Ford Museum of Art: Admits two adults as well as children under age of 18. One pass per month.
- Lan Su Chinese Garden: Pass for two people, ages 16+ (children under five free). Does not include special ticketed or after hours events. One pass per year.
- Leach Botanical Garden: Admits two adults and up to six children. One pass per calendar year.
- Museum of the Oregon Territory: Admits two adults and any children. One pass per calendar month.
- The Oregon Garden: Pass for two adults and four children (17 and under). Does not included special events. One pass per month.
- Oregon Historical Society: Pass for two individuals. One pass per month.
- Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education: Admits up to five people. One pass per month.
- Oregon State Parks: Allows one vehicle to park in a state park; pass is valid for one day. One pass per year.
- Pittock Mansion: Pass for two adults and any children under the age of 16. One pass per year.
- Portland Art Museum: Admits two adults and any children. One pass per year. Note: Passes will only be available through August 31, 2025.
- Portland Japanese Garden: Pass two adults and up to eight children (17 and under). One pass per year.
- Portland Opera: Admits two people. One pass per year.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services Adventure Pass
- Japanese American Museum of Oregon: Pass admits up to two adults and four children. Children 11 and under are free.
- Lan Su Chinese Garden: Pass admits two people. Children 5 or younger are free. EBT cardholders can purchase additional admissions for $5 via the Museums For All Program.
- Next Level Pinball Museum: Admits two visitors (adults or children over 2 years old).
- The Oregon Garden: Pass admits up to two adults and four children (ages 5 to 18). Children 4 and younger are free.
- Outdoors In: Pass admits up to four children (ages 1-17). Adults must accompany children and are admitted free. Children age 12 months and under are admitted free.
- Pittock Mansion: This pass admits four adults and children (ages 6-18). Children age 5 or younger are admitted free.
- Portland Art Museum: Pass admits up to two adults. Children ages 17 or younger are admitted for free.
- Portland Japanese Garden: Pass admits up to two adults and eight children. Children 5 and under are free.
- Rice Museum of Rocks & Minerals: Pass admits two people. Children 5 or younger are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center: This pass admits 2 adults and 2 children. Children 7 years and under must be accompanied in the pool by an adult in the water at all times. Pass is limited to general admission activities.
Hood River Cultural Passes
- Columbia Gorge Museum
- High Desert Museum
- Maryhill Museum of Art
- OMSI
- Oregon State Parks parking pass
- Tamástslikt Cultural Institute