Discovery Passes
Explore more of your Community!
With a Discovery Pass, Clark County Public Library cardholders can enjoy free admission to some of our region’s top destinations: museums, historic landmarks, family attractions, and more. It’s just one more way your library connects you to the community.
HOW TO RESERVE A PASS
Check out our Discovery Pass booking calendar to see what’s available by date or by venue. Choose the pass that fits your plans, reserve it, and then print or download it shortly before your visit. Please note: once you’ve claimed a pass, the reservation can’t be changed or canceled.
To make sure everyone has a chance to explore, Discovery Passes have the following checkout limits:
- Up to 2 different passes per day
- 2 passes per week
- 4 passes per month
- 4 passes per institution each year
- A maximum of 16 passes total per calendar year
Participating Attractions
Young's Jersey Dairy
A local favorite for family fun, Young’s offers hands-on farm experiences, homemade ice cream, batting cages, mini golf, and more. With your Discovery Pass, 2 adults and 2 children receive free general admission, making it easy to spend the day exploring the farm, visiting the animals, and enjoying classic activities together.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
A science and learning adventure for all ages, Boonshoft combines a children’s museum, science center, and zoo under one roof. Your pass also includes admission to SunWatch Indian Village, a reconstructed Native American village that brings Ohio’s past to life. With your Discovery Pass, 2 adults and up to 7 children receive free admission for a day of hands-on discovery and wonder.
Carillon Historical Park
Step back in time and explore Dayton’s rich heritage through historic buildings, exhibits, and the iconic Deeds Carillon. From the Wright Brothers’ legacy to hands-on demonstrations, there’s something to spark curiosity for all ages. With your Discovery Pass, 2 adults and their children/grandchildren 17 & under receive free admission, making it easy for the whole family to experience history together.
Dayton Art Institute
One of the region’s premier fine art museums, the Dayton Art Institute features world-class collections, traveling exhibitions, and stunning architecture. Families can enjoy exploring galleries filled with art from around the globe and engaging programs designed for all ages. With your Discovery Pass, 2 adults and 4 children receive free admission (children 6 and under are always free), making it the perfect way to experience art together.
Discovery Passes FAQ
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The pass admits two (2) adults and two (2) children and includes unlimited access to:
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Miniature golf
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Medium buckets at the driving range
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Batting cages (tokens)
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Cowvin’s Fast Slide rides
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Moovers & Shakers rides
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Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral
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Wagon ride on the farm rides
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Cowtherine’s Carousel rides
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Cowvin’s Corny Maze + playground
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The pass admits two (2) adults and up to four (4) children. (Children 6 and under are always free.)
General admission includes all Special & Focus Exhibitions and the museum’s collection galleries.
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The pass admits two (2) adults and their children/grandchildren 17 & under.
- Admission to the 65-acre open-air history museum
- Hands-on experiences and interpretive programming around the site
- Heritage Center exhibits
- Archeology Adventure Zone and Moraine walking Trails (best-kept secret of the park!)
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The pass admits two (2) adults and up to seven (7) children for free.
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Access to all exhibits (Discovery Zoo, Science Central, Hall of the Universe, Mead Tree House, Tidal Pool, Explorers Crossing, the Bieser Discovery Center, Do Lab, and more) featuring interactive hands-on science and natural history displays.
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Planetarium and Science Theater programs
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Daily public activities such as demonstrations, animal encounters, and educational presentations
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Access to all exhibits (Discovery Zoo, Science Central, Hall of the Universe, Mead Tree House, Tidal Pool, Explorers Crossing, the Bieser Discovery Center, Do Lab, and more) featuring interactive hands-on science and natural history displays.
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Discovery Passes are free admission tickets to local cultural institutions available to adult Clark County Public Library cardholders. They are offered in a convenient digital-only format.
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Visit our booking site at https://ccplohio.libcal.com/passes, opens a new window, select the institution, and then view the available dates. You will need a valid adult library card to reserve.
