{"id":718,"date":"2019-10-03T08:57:49","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T12:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2026-02-26T08:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:25:18","slug":"museum-passes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/services-and-spaces\/borrowing\/museum-passes\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum Passes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Library has museum passes available for our students, faculty and staff, alumni, as well as the local community to enjoy. Details and instructions for making a reservation with a museum will be provided to you by the Library <strong>after<\/strong> you complete the Library&#8217;s reservation form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS:<\/strong> If you have not borrowed any item University Libraries before, in order to expedite the process, please fill out the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cRX11C7ISBNjboi\" target=\"_blank\">University Libraries Community Borrower Registration Form<\/a>. A &#8220;community member&#8221; is anyone not affiliated with the university (e.g. does not have a NetID).<\/p>\n<p>More information about our policies for borrowing museum passes can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/policies\/museum-pass-policy\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Important Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Please double check the museum website for availability on the day you plan to visit. Some museums are closed on certain days of the week, and there are scheduled closings for holidays and special events.<\/li>\n<li>Please bring your Montclair ID along with your borrowed museum pass to the museum.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">The Bloomfield Campus Library is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please select a weekday for pickup if picking up from Bloomfield.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 718-623-7200<\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Botanic Garden, located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, is a 52-acre urban oasis renowned for its stunning plant collections and themed gardens. Established in 1910, it offers visitors a diverse array of experiences, from the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden to the vibrant Cherry Esplanade, which bursts into color during cherry blossom season. The garden also features the Steinhardt Conservatory, housing exotic plants from around the world, and the Native Flora Garden, showcasing the region&#8217;s indigenous species. With its commitment to education and conservation, Brooklyn Botanic Garden serves as a vital resource for connecting people with the natural world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/botanic-garden.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/botanic-garden.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"brooklyn botanic garden\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p>The Brooklyn Botanic Garden operates on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/visit\/hours\" target=\"_blank\">seasonal hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the voucher at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>. (Please bring your email confirmation when picking up you pass(es).)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><strong>For patrons who wish to reserve a spot in advanced: <\/strong>Please visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.showclix.com\/event\/brooklyn-botanic-garden-admission-2025\/members-only\" target=\"_blank\">Admissions page<\/a> and select \u201cNot a Member. Buy Tickets\u201d<strong> [It&#8217;s free]<\/strong>. After choosing the date and time, select the \u201cAffiliate\u201d ticket option. At check-out, you will select \u201cBBG library membership\u201d as the Affiliate program.<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Brooklyn Botanic Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/about\/conditions\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.bbg.org\/about\/conditions\">Read the Brooklyn Botanic Garden&#8217;s Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/214050\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/214053\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">The Frick Collection<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 E 70th Street, New York, New York, 10021<br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong>212-547-0707<\/p>\n<p>The Frick Collection is an art museum, established in 1935, known for master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts, primarily from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. The collection includes works by masters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Goya, among others.<\/p>\n<p>Distinguished from other large museums, the Frick collection offers intimate encounters. Part of the museum is the Frick Art Reference Library, one of the world\u2019s top art history research centers. Visitors also can enjoy the gardens of the Frick Collection, a serene escape from bustling urban environments.<\/p>\n<p>They serve not only as a tranquil retreat but also as a living extension of the Frick&#8217;s dedication to art and culture, inviting guests to pause and reflect amidst their peaceful surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/frick-collection.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/frick-collection.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"the frick collection art hall\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Monday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday:<\/strong> Closed<br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Thursday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Friday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 8:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Saturday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Sunday:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University libraries has two passes available from Bloomfield Campus Library and two passes available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows one adult admission.<\/strong> To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frick.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about The Frick Collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frick.org\/about\/terms\" target=\"_blank\">Read The Frick Collection&#8217;s Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/214558\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/214637\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Guggenheim<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1071 5th Ave., New York, New York, 10128<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 212-423-3500<\/p>\n<p>In 1943, Frank Lloyd Wright was asked by Hilla Rebay, art advisor to Solomon R. Guggenheim, to design a new building to house Guggenheim\u2019s collection of non-objective art. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations. With architecturally and culturally distinct exhibitions, publications, and digital platforms, the foundation engages both local and global audiences. Today, the museum continues to be a landmark destination that attracts visitors from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/guggenhiem.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/guggenhiem.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"guggenheim museum building\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Everyday:<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.\u00a0<strong>Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield Campus Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows 4 adult guests. $5 admission for a maximum of two additional guests. Children under 12 years of age are always free. <\/strong>To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guggenheim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Guggenheim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.guggenheim.org\/plan-your-visit\/visiting-faq\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.guggenheim.org\/plan-your-visit\/visiting-faq\">Read the Guggenheim&#8217;s Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182262\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182263\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Montclair Art Museum<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair, New Jersey, 07042<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 973-746-5555<\/p>\n<p>Since 1914, the Montclair Art Museum has collected, exhibited, preserved, and interpreted American and Native American art, honoring the creative accomplishments of a diverse range of artists, past and present. Our vision and values guide our actions: Respect, Collaboration, Engagement and Education, and Inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/mont-art.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/mont-art.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"montclair art museum building\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday:<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Saturday:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Sunday:\u00a0<\/strong>11 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Montclair Art Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.\u00a0<strong>Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield Campus Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows 2 adult guests, all children under 18, plus other benefits.<\/strong> To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairartmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Montclair Art Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairartmuseum.org\/visit-mam\/plan-your-visit\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairartmuseum.org\/visit-mam\/plan-your-visit\">Read the Montclair Art Museum&#8217;s Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182265\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182266\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Montclair History Center<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 108 Orange Road, Montclair, New Jersey, 07042<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong> 973-744-1796<\/p>\n<p>The Montclair History Center is a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Montclair. The center focuses on educating the community about local history through exhibits, as well as various programs including guided house tours, walking tours of local areas, cooking classes, educational events, and community farm programs.<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1965, the campus includes three historic buildings: the Crane House and Historic YWCA (1796), the Nathaniel Crane House (1818), and the Clark House (1894). These sites offer a glimpse into the lives of the diverse communities that have shaped Montclair over the years. Through its efforts the Montclair History Center fosters a deeper appreciation for the past and its impact on the present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/2025_10_22_08_47_41.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2025\/10\/2025_10_22_08_47_41.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"montclair history center\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tuesday \u2013 Friday:<\/strong> 9 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Saturday \u2013 Monday:<\/strong> Closed<\/p>\n<p>The Crane House &amp; Historic YWCA Museum is open every Saturday for self-gudied tours from 12 &#8211; 3 p.m. (Closed on holidays).<\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University Libraries has two passes available from Bloomfield Campus Library and two passes available from Sprague Library. Admits two adults and all children in the same household up to age 18.<\/strong> To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairhistory.org\/home\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Montclair History Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/216298\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/216299\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Museum of the City of New York<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1220 5th Ave., New York, New York, 10029<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:\u00a0<\/strong> 212-534-1672<\/p>\n<p>The Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923 by Henry Collins Brown. The Museum fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world\u2019s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city\u2019s past, present, and future. Today the Museum\u2019s collection contains approximately 750,000 objects, including prints, photographs, decorative arts, costumes, paintings, sculpture, toys, and theatrical memorabilia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/new-york.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/new-york.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"statue of liberty\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Monday:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. \u2013 5\u00a0p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Thursday:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. \u2013 5\u00a0p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Friday:<\/strong>\u00a010 a.m. \u2013 5\u00a0p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Saturday:\u00a0<\/strong>10 a.m. \u2013 6\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year&#8217;s Day.\u00a0<strong>Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield Campus Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass will admit two adults and up to four children.<\/strong> To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Passes also include admission to El Museo del Barrio.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcny.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about the Museum of the City of New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcny.org\/frequentlyaskedquestions\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.mcny.org\/frequentlyaskedquestions\">Read the Museum of the City of New York&#8217;s Terms &amp; Conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182267\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182269\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Newark Museum of Art<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<h2>Museum Information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n<div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 49 Washington St, Newark, New Jersey, 07102<br \/>\n<strong>Phone: <\/strong>973-596-6550<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1909 on the belief that art is for everyone, the Newark Museum of Art (NMOA) engages with the public to build a more equitable, kinder, and sustainable world. Today, the NMOA stewards collections of more than 300,000 artworks and artifacts in science and natural history. As the first institution to give support to modernism in America, the NMOA continues to pursue new definitions of cultural innovation and is among the 3% of U.S. museums that are nationally accredited.<\/p>\n<p>The Museum\u2019s 4.5 acre campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House, the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden, and Horizon Plaza. The NMOA partners with the community to preserve and advocate for the arts, history and culture and to host special events such as the Newark Black Film Festival and the Newark Arts Festival. The NMOA puts the people of Newark, their creativity and strength at the center of its work, responding to the evolving interests of diverse audiences and critically examining its responsibility to equity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/newark.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2024\/07\/newark.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"stained glass\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Hours of Operation<\/h3>\n<h4>Thursday \u2013 Sunday<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Members &amp; Member Guests Only<\/strong><br \/>\n10 a.m. \u2013 11 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All Visitors<\/strong><br \/>\n11 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>For holidays falling on Thursday \u2013 Sunday, the Museum will remain open on federal holidays, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year\u2019s Day. For holidays falling on Monday \u2013 Wednesday, the Museum will remain closed on federal holidays, except for Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. <strong>Museum hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum website for the most recent information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Accessing the Museum<\/h3>\n<p><strong>University libraries has one pass available from Bloomfield Campus Library and one pass available from Sprague Library. Each pass allows two adults and any children in the household 17 and younger free admission.<\/strong> To access the museum you must:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Submit a request to University Libraries for a pass.<\/li>\n<li>Once confirmed, pick up the pass at your chosen pickup location during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/about-the-library\/hours\/\">open hours<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>Reserving tickets online is encouraged. Please navigate to the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/general-admission-2024-tickets-788342432437?aff=NMOAweb\" target=\"_blank\">Get Tickets page<\/a> on the museum website and select free tickets (2 adults and all children 17 and under). You will present the member pass upon entry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182271\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Sprague Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/equipment\/item\/182272\" target=\"_blank\">Request a Museum Pass (Bloomfield Campus Library Pickup)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Free and Pay-As-You-Wish Museums<\/h2>\n<p>There are also <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2026\/02\/Free-Pay-As-You-Wish-Museums.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">many museums<\/a> that do not require a museum pass or are pay-as-you-wish.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"s-la-widget-20159\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Library has museum passes available for our students, faculty and staff, alumni, as well as the local community to enjoy. Details and instructions for making a reservation with a museum will be provided to you by the Library after you complete the Library&#8217;s reservation form. 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