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Yonkers library cards offer free NYC museum admissions

Ernie Garcia
Rockland/Westchester Journal News

The Yonkers Public Library is offering free admission to seven New York City museums this summer.

The library's Museum Adventure Program offers Yonkers residents with valid library cards free admission to major Manhattan tourist sites.

Rachel Troy looks at the work of artist Clayton Calvert at the Riverfront Gallery at the Yonkers Public Library during the First Thursday Gallery Hop on July 6.

To check out a pass, card holders may reserve online at www.ypl.org or visit any branch and select the attraction of choice.

The passes are valid for two days from the time of check-out and the must be returned to the branch where they were borrowed or a $10 fee will be incurred.

A $10 overdue fine will be charged for late passes and only one pass may be checked out at a time.

Each institution may apply restrictions, blackout dates or separate admission for special events and exhibitions.

The New York City museums include:

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Cooper Hewitt Museum
  • El Museo del Barrio
  • Frick Collection
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
  • Museum of Modern Art

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