Cultural Passes
The Family Cultural Pass program offers for one-day check out, family passes to local cultural venues. Patrons 18 and over can reserve passes, check them out and treat the family to a FREE adventure. These passes were purchased by our Friends of the Library organization.
You can reserve a pass for a specific day, by visiting or calling the library (503-657-8269 ext 13). Your library card must be 'in good standing'.
For venues, hours, and number of family members covered on the pass see table below:
| Family Cultural Pass Summary | |||
| VENUE / ADDRESS | PHONE | HOURS | PASS ADMISSION |
| Portland Classical Chinese Garden | 503-228-8131 | Nov 1 - Mar 31 : 10 am - 5 pm | 2 Adults & Children |
| 312 NW Second | Apr 1 - Oct 31 : 9 am - 6 pm | 18 or younger | |
| Portland OR 97208 | |||
| Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden | 503-771-8386 | Mar 1 - Labor Day : Dawn to Dusk | Family of 4 |
| SE 28th Avenue, Portland | (admission free the rest of the year) | ||
| (one block N. of Woodstock) | |||
| Japanese Garden | 503-223-9233 | Oct 1 - Mar 31 : 10 am - 4 pm | Family in same household |
| 400 SW Kingston Ave (Washington Park) | Mon : 12 noon - 4 pm | or | |
| Portland OR | Apr 1 - Sep 30 : 10 am - 7 pm | 2 Adults & Children | |
| Mon : 12 noon - 7 pm | age 17 and under | ||
| Pittock Mansion | 503-823-3624 | Daily : 12 noon - 4 pm | 2 Adults and 2 Children |
| 3229 NW Pittock Dr | closed some major holidays | ||
| Portland OR 97 | |||
| Portland Children's Museum (CM2) | 503-223-6500 | March 1 to August 31: | Admits 1 adult & 2 children |
| 4015 SW Canyon Road | Mon-Sat: 9 am - 5 pm | or | |
| Portland OR | Sun: 11 am - 5 pm | 2 adults & one child | |
| Sept 1 to Feb 28: | Additional guests must | ||
| Tue-Sat: 9 am - 5 pm | pay admission | ||
| Sun : 11 am - 5 pm | |||
Want more info about the venues? Here are links to their websites
Portland Classical Chinese Garden