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Culture Passes

Reserve a Culture Pass below and present the Culture Pass to the partner organization on the date you've selected. Please note each partner's specific instructions for using the Culture Pass when making your reservation.

If you need assistance, please call (504) 596-2570 or ask for assistance online.

New Orleans Culture Pass Rules

  • Passes may be reserved by Library cardholders online, in person, or by phone via a Library staff member.
  • Passes are only valid for those who live in Orleans Parish and are aged 18 and older. Passes are not valid for those with a temporary Library card or cardholders from Jefferson or St. Bernard Parishes.
  • Passes may be reserved by Library cardholders no more than once per month per partner organization.
  • Passes may be reserved up to 30 days in advance.
  • Each pass is valid for one day.
  • Multiple passes may not be reserved for the same day.
  • Passes are only valid for the date of visit displayed on the pass confirmation.
  • Printed or digital Culture Passes will be accepted for entry. A Library card alone does not grant entry to a partner organization.
  • Passes may not be exchanged, refunded, and are non-transferrable.
  • Attempts to duplicate, alter, or sell passes will result in denied admittance.
  • Neither the partner organization nor the New Orleans Public Library is responsible for unauthorized duplication, lost, or stolen passes.
  • All partner organizations reserve the right to refuse entry to any or all Culture Pass holders.

Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium

Located on the Mississippi River adjacent to the French Quarter, Audubon Aquarium is consistently top ranked, voted as one of the top five in the country in the USA Today “10Best” reader poll and ranked as one of the top things to do in New Orleans. The Aquarium transports visitors to an underwater world from the Caribbean, to the Amazon Rainforest, to the waters that give New Orleans its...

Audubon Zoo

Located in historic Uptown New Orleans, Audubon Zoo features exotic and endangered animals from around the globe. Amidst canopies of great oak trees, experience the wonder of nature in a shaded wonderland that includes beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine, kids' play areas, and more. Explore unique natural habitats such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and see white alligators before...

Contemporary Arts Center

The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is a multidisciplinary arts center dedicated to the presentation, production, and promotion of the art of our time. Formed in 1976 by a passionate group of visual and performing artists when the movement to tear down the walls between visual and performing arts was active nationwide, the CAC expresses its mission by organizing world class curated exhibitions,...

Gallier House

The Gallier House was designed and built as the personal residence of architect James Gallier Jr. and his family. Learn about the life of this middle-class family during the 1860s, including enslaved individuals and later domestic servants, and of the modern architectural amenities and Victorian-era decor in this National Historic Landmark. Terms This Library Culture Pass provides free entry...

Hermann-Grima House

The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House, looks at the experiences of those who were enslaved in an urban setting, how that differed from those enslaved in rural settings, and how the contributions of people of African descent have shaped New Orleans. Condé Nast Traveler voted it one of the best tours in New Orleans. In addition, the property’s 19th-century carriage house is home to the...

Historic BK House & Gardens

The BK Historic House and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark built in 1826 and restored to its present condition by renowned author Frances Parkinson Keyes beginning in 1948. An outstanding example of the raised cottage, it was designed by François Correjolles, who incorporated both Creole and American features in a well-detailed residence that remains largely in original condition. As the...

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is dedicated to maintaining live orchestral music and a full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the New Orleans area, the entire state of Louisiana, and the Gulf South region. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s mission is to transform people and communities through music. From intimate chamber music p...

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance. Special...

National WWII Museum

Named by Tripadvisor as the #1 Attraction in New Orleans, The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that all generations can understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Terms This Library Culture Pass provides free entry for 2 adults and 4...

New Orleans Museum of Art

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the city’s oldest fine arts institution, opened on December 16, 1911, with only 9 works of art. Today, the museum hosts an impressive permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects, including French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most important...

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world. It is also home to the Center of Southern Craft and Design. Special Hours Wednesday, February 26: The Museum will close early at 3pm for parades. Thursday, February 27: The Museum will close early at 3pm for parades. Friday, February 28: The Museum will close early at...

Pontchartrain Conservancy

Science for our coast begins here, on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain, at the historic New Canal Lighthouse. Located at West End on Lakeshore Drive, the lighthouse serves as a science and history museum, as well as the education and public outreach center for the Pontchartrain Conservancy. For over a century, the lighthouse served as a pivotal point of navigation for ships traveling from the Gulf...