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MUSEUM PASSES

Free Museum Passes

The Library offers free passes to participating museums around Long Island and New York City.

Each museum allows a certain number of guests per pass. You will need to pay for additional guests beyond the limit.

For print-on-demand passes, select the date you want to visit the museum. It is only good for that one day.

For pick up/return passes, select the day you want to pick up the pass at the library. Pick up/return passes have a 3 day loan period (loan period includes the day of pick-up).

You may reserve passes online or in-person with a South Country Adult library card and photo ID. To reserve passes online, click here.

To reserve or pick up passes in person, go to the Children’s Desk.

To print out our museum pass brochure, click here


BUY THROUGH OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

GO TO THE PATRON SERVICES DESK FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Scroll down for details on each venue.

Adventureland Discounted Tickets

Our discounted tickets are sold out for the season. Check back in spring 2026.


Boo! A Musical Adventure

This is an Our Love Fitz production at the Bayway Arts Center. Save $4.00 per ticket by using code SCTYBOO at https://www.baywayartscenter.com/for-kids. This delightful family-friendly show is a celebration of friendship, compassion, and the importance of staying true to oneself. It’s a whimsical journey that will have audiences humming along to its catchy tunes and falling in love with its charming puppet characters. 

It’s sure to put the entire family in the Spooky Spirit! Everyone is invited to come dressed in their favorite Halloween Costume for the Costume Parade after the show! As always, you’ll get to meet and greet with the cast after the show for autographs and pictures!

October 25 & 26 – 11:00am
November 1 & 2 – 11:00am (The November 2nd show is a Sensory Sensitive Performance. Click here for more details.)


Green Key Parking Permit Pilot Program  (one-day parking permits for Suffolk County Parks and Beaches)

No longer available for the season. Check back in spring 2026 to see if passes will be offered again.


CM Performing Arts Center

20% off the main stage show, family theatre and teen productions ticket prices. Limit of 6 tickets per purchase. Not valid on our VIP seating or combined with any other or discount. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not applicable on special events.

Copy the code SCTYCM, then click here, select your show, time and date, seats and where you see the space to enter a promotion code, enter SCTYCM. Click apply code.


CRESLI Whale Watching Tours

The season is over. Check back in spring 2026 to see if discounts will be offered again.


The Gateway Playhouse CHILDREN’S THEATER SUMMER SERIES

The summer season has ended.


The Gateway Playhouse MAIN STAGE SHOWS

Call the library to check for availability, then stop at the Patron Services Desk of the library to get a Gateway voucher for 50% off the current main stage show. Follow the voucher instructions to purchase discounted tickets online. Limit of 10 tickets per voucher, not valid for premium seats, limited to current/specific show, while supplies last.

Need premium seats, can’t get a voucher in time, or want to buy tickets for a different show? Go to the Small Business Discount Program to get the Gateway code for a 10% discount instead.


Aquarium

Long Island Aquarium Discounted Tickets

You can buy child/senior tickets and/or adult tickets at a 20% discount. Tickets do not expire. Library Price: $28.00 + tax for child/senior, $39.00 + tax for adult (20% discount off regular price)

Please purchase at the Patron Service Desk. Available while our supply lasts. Be sure to check the aquarium website for hours and procedures.


Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island

Get a $5.00 discount off the show “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight”. Copy the
code SCBBB25, then click here, select your show, time, date, and seats.
In the space to enter a gift card or coupon, enter
SCBBB25 and click “Apply”. Check back for discounts on select shows.


Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center

Experience the world of cinema at this non-profit art house theater in the heart of Patchogue. Visit the PlazaMac website for a schedule of films. Then pick up a two-for-one (BOGO) ticket at the library’s Patron Services Desk and use it at the Plaza box office to buy one ticket, get one free. Both tickets must be used at time of purchase.


Splish Splash

Splish Splash Discounted Tickets

Splish Splash is closed for the 2025 season. Check back in spring 2026.


The Suffolk

Get a 20% discount on select shows at The Suffolk.

The current discount is for Artrageous: The Interactive Art & Music Experience on Friday, October 24 at 8:00 PM. Combining live painting with music, dance, and even audience participation, Artrageous is a mesmerizing fusion of innovation that has even been compared to that of the Blue Man Group! Get the whole family together and be transported to a realm where every stroke of the brush is a heartbeat, every note is a pulse, and every move is a masterpiece. Click here and enter the code “SCL” to get the discount.

Check back for discounts on future shows.


Wildlife Conservation Society includes Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo

DIRECTIONS: Click on the link here and enter promo code SCL. Please be aware that prices are subject to change.

This sales transaction is completely through the Wildlife Conservation Society. Please read their guidelines carefully, as tickets are only valid for the day/time you select, and sales are final. 

FOR THE BRONX ZOO: A flex pricing plan is in place at the Bronx Zoo. Prices vary depending on day of week and time of day. Prices can also be affected by holidays, special events, and weather conditions. Admission is free on Wednesdays, but advance timed tickets are required, and they are released on the Monday before the Wednesday visit. While free, this limited admission only includes basic park entry; main attractions and many animals may not be accessible. 


AFFORDABLE THINGS TO DO ON LONG ISLAND WITH KIDS

For information about affordable things to do with children, take a look at the Summer 2025 Affordable Things to Do on Long Island list compiled by the Children’s Librarian Association of Suffolk County. Though titled as a summer list, some places are year-round.


SMALL BUSINESS DISCOUNT PROGRAM

Want to save more money? Check out the Small Business Discount Program for discounts at local businesses.