Culture Pass

Spaces to explore culture.

Looking for something fun to do?
Check out Culture Passes for admission to these central Ohio organizations – free with your library card.

For in-person checkout only; non-reservable. Click here to check availability. Supplies are limited.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
Valid for select performances only. 

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations
Valid for select performances only.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations
Valid for Summer Movie Series only.

Main Library, Linden, Martin Luther King, Parsons and Shepard branches.
Valid for select performances only.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
Valid for Sunday home games only during the regular season.

Main Library, Linden, Martin Luther King, Parsons and Shepard branches.
Valid for select performances only.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
Valid for select performances only.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
Valid for Masterworks performances only.

Main Library, Barnett, Driving Park, Franklinton, Hilltop, Karl Road, Linden, Marion-Franklin, Martin Luther King, Northern Lights, Northside, Parsons, Shepard & Whitehall branches.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.

Driving Park, Martin Luther King & Shepard branches.

Main Library, Barnett, Franklinton, Martin Luther King & Parsons branches.

Driving Park, Franklinton, Hilltop, Karl Road, Linden, Martin Luther King, Northern Lights & Northside branches.

All Columbus Metropolitan Library locations.
Valid for select performances only.

Main Library, Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard & New Albany branches.
Valid for select performances only.

Additional Details

BalletMet

  • Pass admits two individuals of any age.
  • Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
  • Valid for select performances only.

CAPA

  • Pass can be redeemed for one 10-pack of 2024 movie tickets.
  • Each ticket admits one person to any Summer Movie Series film.
  • All movies take place at the Ohio Theatre.
  • Valid for Summer Movie Series only.

Chamber Music Columbus

  • Pass admits one adult and one guest.
  • Valid for select performances only.

Columbus Children’s Theatre

  • Pass admits four individuals of any age.
  • Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
  • Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
  • Valid for select performances only.

Columbus Clippers

  • Pass admits up to two adults and four children.
  • Passes good for bleacher seating sections.
  • Valid for Sunday home games only during the regular season.

Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus

  • Pass admits two individuals of any age.
  • Redeem at theater box office up to two hours before performance.
  • Call the box office in advance to be sure the show isn’t sold out.
  • Valid for select performances only.

Columbus Guitar Society

  • Pass admits two individuals of any age.
  • Redeem at the door up to one hour before the performance.
  • Valid for select performances only.

Columbus Museum of Art and the Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art

  • Pass admits eight individuals of any age.
  • Valid for seven days.

Columbus Symphony

  • Pass admits one adult; children under 16 are free.
  • Seat selection must be made before performance.
  • Valid for Masterworks performances only.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

  • Pass admits up to six individuals of any age.
  • Pass may be used the day of checkout or the next day.
  • Pass is not valid for Zoombezi Bay, Safari Golf Club or The Wilds.
  • Pass does not include parking fees.
Dawes Arboretum
 
  • Pass admits up to six individuals of any age.
  • Valid for one visit within two weeks of checkout.
  • Valid for general admission; excludes registered programs and events.
  • Cannot be used for entry during member-only hour from 8-9 a.m.

Franklin Park Conservatory

  • Pass admits two adults and six children.
  • Valid for seven days.
  • May be used one time before pass expires.

National Veterans Memorial Museum

  • Pass admits two adults and five children.
  • Valid for seven days.

Ohio History Center

  • Pass admits eight individuals of any age.
  • Valid for seven days.
  • Valid for 10% discount at café and gift shop.

ProMusica

  • Pass admits two individuals of any age.
  • Redeem by calling 614-464-0066 ext. 101 in advance, or at theater
    box office up to one hour before performance.
  • Valid for select performances only.

Shadowbox Live

  • Each pass admits up to four individuals for a four-seat table.
  • Each pass includes a QR code that can be used to reserve your table online.
  • Valid for select performances only.