We are excited to offer access to several passes and memberships in and around Central New York. Please see the list below as well as borrowing guidelines. Email us at fullib@ncls.org with any questions!

Pass Rules 

  • 3 day loan (except YMCA which is 7 days) 
  • 1 pass per household at a time 
  • Cannot be put on hold 
  • Cannot be renewed, household must wait 1 week before taking the same type of pass out again 

Pass Details

Children’s Museum of Oswego Pass 

  • Free admission for 5 individuals 
  • All children must be in the same household 

Empire Pass 

  • Admittance into all NYS Parks, Recreation & Preservations 
  • Allows for entry of 1 vehicle 
  • Does not guarantee parking, entry during special events, or waiver of fees for camping, golf, museum admission, or other special activities 
  • Not for commercial vehicles or those used in the business of transporting passengers for hire 

Explore Outdoors Pass 

  • Offers free admission for Onondaga County Parks 
  • Beaver Lake Nature Center, Jamesville Beach, & Oneida Shores Park – valid for 1 personal vehicle 
  • Pratt’s Falls Park & Rosamond Gifford Zoo – valid for up to 4 visitors 
  • Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, Highland Forest Park, & Onondaga Lake Park – no admission charged 
  • Fees for programs, rentals, events, amenities, boat launches, etc. – not included 
  • Not valid with any other coupons/offers 

MOST Shared Organization Membership 

  • Free admission to the MOST for up to 6 people, including at least 1 adult 
  • Can be used once per day 
  • Comes with a 10% discount in the Science Shop 
  • Users can purchase their own MOST membership at a 15% discount on the day of their visit 

Splash Indoor Water Park Family Fun Pack 

  • Valid for 4 admission tickets 

YMCA Family Membership (7 days) 

  • Family Membership to Fulton YMCA 
  • Access to fitness center, gymnasium, pool, sauna & steam room, most group fitness & aquatic classes, Kids Club, and most youth/family programs