Cool Culture is proud to partner with 90 of NYC’s finest cultural institutions to provide the Cool Culture Family Pass to eligible Cool Culture families. The Family Pass helps parents, grandparents and caregivers to give their children cultural experiences that cultivate a love of learning!

The Cool Culture Family Pass

• is available for families with a child currently enrolled in a participating early education program.
• provides free, general admission to over 90 cultural institutions – that’s museums, botanical gardens, zoos and more!
• is good for use any time the cultural institution is open to the public.
• is valid for unlimited use until the expiration date printed on the front.

Guidelines for Family Pass Holders

• Be Prepared to Show Photo Identification
  • Cultural Partners reserve the right to check ID--this is how they make sure the Family Pass belongs to the person presenting it.
• The Lucky Number is Five
  • The Cool Culture Family Pass Provides free general admission for up to five (5) individuals, INCLUDING the Pass holder.
• Family is the Word
  • The Cool Culture Family Pass may not be used for group or class visits.
• Extras!
  • The Family Pass covers General Admission ONLY—if you wish to attend any special exhibits, films etc. that have cost outside of the general admission price, please be prepared to pay out-of-pocket.

Not Eligible for the Family Pass?

Plan ahead! You can still visit some of NYC’s greatest museums and more for little-to-no cost!

Try searching on the web! Enter keywords like “free museum admission NYC” to see what you can find.

Only Cool Culture families are eligible to participate in our Cool Culture Family Pass program. Families are eligible if they have a child currently enrolled in a participating early education program.

Need more info on the Cool Culture Family Pass? Visit our FAQs for more!