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Families
Cool Culture believes that families have a right to cultural equity and access.
Families that engage in art and cultural activities have the power to influence the world.
Have a Cool Culture Family Pass?
Whether this is your first year or your family has been members for multiple years, we welcome you into our community of over 50,000 families! Here you will find endless family fun, cultural exploration and inspiration to take action for social change. See how you can make the most of the Family Pass from your child’s school or child care center.
- Provides free, general admission to 90 cultural institutions – that’s museums, gardens, zoos and more!
- Is available for families with a child currently enrolled in a participating early childhood center or elementary school 3-K, Pre-K and Kindergarten. Pass signup is through the participating center or school, not individually through Cool Culture.
- Is valid for unlimited use until the expiration date printed on the front of the card (October of the current year).
Don’t Have a Cool Culture Family Pass?
Enrollment for the Family Pass is through eligible early childhood centers and Title I school partners who have enrolled in our CityWide Cultural Access Program. The schools and centers then sign up their families with children in early childhood programs, 3K, pre-K, and Kindergarten. Please encourage your school or child care center to explore Cool Culture enrollment! If you don’t have our Family Pass, check out this list of arts and cultural resources with free or suggested admission.
Take a look at our curated list of NYC museums that offer free or suggested admission.
What can you expect as a Family Pass Member:
Free General Admission to Museums via the Cool Culture Family Pass
- All enrolled families and center staff receive a personalized Family Pass. The Pass provides free, unlimited general admission for up to 5 people at 90 partner museums, gardens, historical societies, science centers and zoos for one year!
- Passes may not be used for group trips or field trips.
- The Family Pass covers free general admission for regular exhibits. There may be extra fees for special exhibits and activities. Please call the museum if you’re unsure.
Family Festivals
Family-friendly festivals such as Bring the Cool and Wellbeing Jamborees are free and open to the entire community! They are hosted around the city in partnership with our cultural institution partners.
Networked Community
Join our new facebook family community to connect with other families that are utilizing the pass, share resources, ask questions and make new friends
Enhanced Resources
- Do It Yourself resources, in addition to mini-lessons and art-making workshops, are available on our website and social media channels.
Cool Pops & Virtual Tours
Cool Pops are collaborations with our cultural institutions and Cultural Liaisons to craft site-specific activities for families. They provide a warm welcome to families visiting museums in person while Virtual Tours enable families to visit museums without leaving home.
Family Guide
Resources, events and activities for Cool Culture families include:
Cultural Partners Visitation Portal
The Cultural Partners Visitation Portal puts information about museum reopenings and updated safety policies at your fingertips.
Virtual Events & In Person Family Festivals
Family festivals co-hosted with partner museums and botanical gardens strengthen cross-cultural relationships in our community.
Curators for Families
Cohorts of families and educators collaborate and curate their own experiences with art, culture, social impact and civic engagement.
Connect with Cool Culture Online
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Stay up to date with what’s happening! Sign-up for ArtVenture, our monthly events e-newsletter.
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Attend our Family Festivals, Cool Pops and other in-person and virtual events open to the public year-round.
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Send us your feedback! Email us at family@coolculture.org.
