Museum Passes

Museum Passes with the Museum Adventure Pass Logo, the Explore More Illinois Logo, the background is a walking path at the Chicago Botanic Gardens, there is a koala from the Brookfield Zoo, a dinosaur from the Dunn Museum, and the Cloud Buster from the Chicago Children's Museum

Your Library card opens the door to exploration!

Lake Bluff Library cardholders can take advantage of two great museum pass programs that offer free or discounted admission to a wide variety of cultural institutions across Illinois. Whether you're planning a weekend family outing or just looking to try something new, these programs are a great way to enjoy museums, gardens, zoos, and more—at a discount!

Looking for more free museum access options? Visit our Free Summer Access page to explore opportunities available throughout summer 2025.

Explore More Illinois

Reserve passes online, anytime

Explore More Illinois is a digital platform that allows Lake Bluff Library cardholders ages 18 and older to reserve passes for discounted or free admission to a variety of attractions across the state. This service is available 24/7 and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.

Key Details:

  • Access online with your Library card and PIN

  • Reserve up to three passes at a time

  • Passes are date-specific and must be printed or saved digitally

  • A photo ID matching the name on the pass is required for admission

Participating attractions include:

  • Chicago Children’s Museum (Chicago)

  • DuSable Museum of African American History (Chicago)

  • Illinois Holocaust Museum (Skokie)

  • Discovery Center Museum (Rockford)

  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (Springfield)

Visit Explore More Illinois to view current listings and make reservations.

Museum Adventure Pass

Pick up passes in person at the Library

Museum Adventure Passes provide free or reduced admission to select Chicago-area museums and must be requested and picked up in person at the Library. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.

Key Details:

  • Available only to Lake Bluff Library cardholders

  • Passes must be requested in person at the First Floor Service Desk

  • One pass per household per week

  • Quantities are limited

Participating attractions include:

  • Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield)

  • Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe)

  • Cantigny Park (Wheaton)

  • Bess Bower Dunn Museum (Libertyville)

  • American Writers Museum (Chicago)

  • Mitchell Museum of the American Indian (Evanston)

  • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art (Oak Brook)

Visit Museum Adventure Pass to view current listings.

Questions?

Stop by the First Floor Service Desk or contact us for more information.