Museum Passes

Check out a pass for free admission to museums. As part of a cooperative project among Puyallup Public Library, Pierce County Library System, Tacoma Public Library and local museums, library patrons have the opportunity to use special passes for free admission to the partnering museums.

Partnering museums are:

  • Foss Waterway Seaport
  • Harbor History Museum
  • Lakewold Gardens
  • Museum of Glass
  • Tacoma Art Museum
  • Washington State History Museum
information for passes
Foss Waterway

Foss Waterway Seaport 


The Foss Waterway Seaport Pass is your ticket to Puget Sound's extraordinary maritime heritage. Experience the sights, sounds and classic beauty of the historic Balfour Dock Building and the waterfront esplanade. Present the pass at the Foss Waterway Seaport front desk and receive free admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18. Children ages 5 and under are always free. Call 253-272-2750 for visit the seaport's website for more information.
Harbor History Museum

Harbor History Museum

The Harbor History Pass opens the door to the Gig Harbor Peninsula area's people, places and events through intriguing exhibits, programs and artifacts. Present your pass at the front desk and receive up to four free regular admissions. Children ages 5 and under are always admitted free. Passes are not valid for field trips or group tour visits. Call 253-858-6722 or visit the museum's website for more information.

 

Lakewold Gardens

Lakewold Gardens



The Garden Pass is your entry to a premier Northwest garden experience 100 years in the making. Walk the paths of Lakewold Gardens and stroll through a period in garden history when classic European design came face-to-face with America’s emerging landscape masters. Present your pass to receive free admission for up to 2 adults and 3 students ages 13-18. Ages 12 and under admitted free. Passes are not valid for ticketed events, field trips or group tour visits. Passes are not valid for the Beautiful Tables Showcase. For more information, call 253-584-4106 or visit lakewoldgardens.org.
Museum of Glass

Museum of Glass


The Glass Pass is your ticket to contemporary glass art. Watch artists in action in the hot shop amphitheater, and see changing and permanent exhibitions in the galleries. Create your own glass art or participate in a family-friendly art activity in the education studio. Present your pass and receive free admission for up to 2 adults and all children under 18. Passes are not valid for group tour visits For more museum information please contact the Museum of Glass at 1-866-468-7386 or visit the museum's website.
Tacoma Art Museum

Tacoma Art Museum


The Art Access Pass is your ticket to the Tacoma Art Museum and the world of art. Discover paintings, prints, sculptures, art-making activities and so much more. Your pass is valid for 4 free regular admissions. Children under age 5 are always free! All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by 1 adult for every 3 children. A surcharge may apply to special exhibitions. For more museum information please contact the Tacoma Art Museum at 253-272-4258 or visit their website.
Washington History Museum

Washington State History Museum


The History Pass is your ticket to an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling, high-tech displays and dramatic artifacts, learn about our state's unique people and places, as well as their impact on the country and the world. Pass holders receive free admission for 2 adults and all family members under 18 years old. Passes are not valid for field trips or group tour visits. For more museum information please contact the Washington State History Museum at 253-272-3500 or visit their website.