CULTURE PASS

The library’s Culture Pass program enables library cardholders to borrow passes from the library for free admission to cultural, educational, and community institutions.

These partnerships offers greater access to arts, culture, and education for all ages.

A limited number of passes are provided to the library at no cost to patrons or the library.

See below for a current list of Culture Passes. Stay tuned for additional partners.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Each pass grants the passholder access to the museum for one visit.

An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time to use within a three-day loan period.

Pick up a pass at the library during business hours. 

Before visiting the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, contact them or visit their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Columbus Museum of Art and Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti

Each pass features access to full museum membership benefits for one visit:

  • Free admission to Columbus Museum of Art (downtown) OR Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti (Short North)
  • 2 adults/seniors and up to 4 children under 18.  
  • $5 parking at Columbus Museum of Art (Broad St. only).  
  • 10% off one purchase at the Museum Store or Schokko Cafe (Broad St. only). 

An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time.

Pick up a pass at the library during business hours. 

Before visiting the Columbus Museum of Art, contact them or visit their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and other guidelines.

OSU Music Classes

Take free music instruction classes from the The Community Music School (CMS) in The Ohio State University School of Music.

A limited number of free seats to a variety of classes will be available to students of all ages with diverse backgrounds, skill levels, and educational goals.

  • Registration for 2026 Summer Session is closed.

Seats are first come, first served while they last. Class registration will close after limited seating is filled.

Pick up a pass at the library during business hours. 

All classes are held at OSU African American & African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Note: These classes are not part of the official Ohio State curriculum.

Carpe Diem String Quartet

Carpe Diem String Quartet, based in Columbus, Ohio, often champions work of living composers, including new works.

Each pass features access to 1-2 seats to a select concert weekend.

10 passes become available for each upcoming concert:

  • There are no current concerts available. 

An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time.

Pick up a pass at the library during business hours. 

Be sure to call the phone number on the pass to reserve your spot!

You can also check out their CDs from the library!

(Image: Josie V Photography)