Adventure Pass

Patrons may borrow free passes to area attractions by using a valid adult library card and a valid photo ID. Any adult library patron may borrow a pass to enjoy an educational day of family fun!

All libraries must abide by the following partnership guidelines

Library cardholders 18 and older with valid, non-expired cards in good standing may check out passes. Pass availability may be subject to residency requirements.
Cardholders must present a valid photo ID and printed pass before admission into the organization is allowed.
One pass to each venue may be reserved once every 365 days.
Passes CANNOT be used for any other special member events.
Please cancel your reservation if you cannot use the pass at the reserved time. To cancel a reservation, call your library.
Check the open dates of the venue before you reserve your pass.

Click here to register for an Adventure Pass.

Will there be more choices for destinations in the future?

Adventure Pass organizers are constantly working to grow the program. More locations may become available in the future.

What do I do if I can’t find my printed pass?

Contact your library immediately. They will be able to print out the pass for you, or email you a copy of the pass for you to print out.

Can my child reserve the pass?

You must be 18 years of age or older to reserve a pass. Anyone under 18 is not eligible to reserve a pass.

Can I show the confirmation email on my mobile device?

No. You must have the printed pass to enter. If you do not have a printer, your library can help you print the pass (printing costs may apply).

If I reserve the pass online, how do I gain entrance to the venue I reserved?

You must print the confirmation page of your reservation and present that plus a valid photo ID to gain entrance to the venue you reserved. The name on the pass must match the name on the ID when the cardholder presents the pass for admission to the venue.

If I can’t use the pass the day I reserved it, do I lose my turn for the year?

You can contact your library up to one day BEFORE your reserved date, and they can cancel it for you. You are then able to make a reservation for a later date. *Cardholders should verify a venue is open before reserving a pass.

How often can I reserve the pass?

You can reserve one pass per venue every 365 days.

Where can I go with Adventure Pass?

Specific destinations depend on what your library has purchased for passes. At the moment the Adventure Pass program has agreements with 11 locations in Iowa including Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, Living History Farms, Reiman Gardens,
LaunchPAD Children’s Museum, Grout Museum, Figge Museum, the Quad Cities Fun Bundle, Brenton Skating Plaza, and the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. Check your library’s website to see which of these locations are available to you.

Can I take anyone with me when I go?

Yes! The pass is valid for 2 adults and 2 children. Any other attendees will need to pay regular admission price at the door.

What is the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass Program?

Adventure Pass is an online program that allows library patrons to use their library cards to visit area attractions, museums, and parks for free.

How does it work?

If your library has signed up to participate in the Adventure Pass program, search your library’s website for the Adventure Pass link. You will then be able to browse the passes your library subscribes to and which dates the pass is available. Once you find the place and the date of your choice, follow the on screen prompts to reserve the pass. You will need to use your library card number. Print the confirmation page of your reservation and present that at the doors along with a valid photo ID to gain access to the venue.

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