Borrowing Rules and Conditions
- Misuse, transfer or sale of these passes is not permitted and will result in the Library taking action including the suspension of borrowing privileges.
- To borrow your one-time-use Museum + Arts family pass, you must present a valid adult Toronto Public Library card.
- You may only get one pass per week (seven calendar days) per adult present with a valid adult library card. Each pass admits one family.
- You may get one of each venue's pass once every three months (subject to availability).
- Number of adults and children and periods for use vary by organization.
- Most venues provide access for up to two adults and up to four children during regular operating hours. Review the back of each pass for specific details and restrictions.
- Each pass is good for one visit to one venue only.
- When visiting a venue, you will need to show:
- MAP pass and date due receipt
- Your library card
- ID (ID requirements may vary; please contact the venue directly)
- Museum + Arts Passes cannot be renewed or reserved.
- Museum + Arts Passes are available at all locations in limited quantities. Please call your local branch for more details about how to get a pass.
- Passes do not have to be returned to the Library but instead are surrendered at the venue.
- Passes are free. There are no overdue fines or fees on Museum + Arts Passes.
Pickup Timing and Location Information
Please note that not all branches have all passes. Check the individual venue pages to see which branches have the pass you are interested in.
Each week, most branches issue passes on a first come, first served basis on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., with the following exceptions:
| Branch Name | Distribution Date/Time: | Distribution Method: |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. | *Draw |
| Barbara Frum | Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. | First come, first served |
| Bridlewood | Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:55 a.m. | *Draw |
| City Hall ** | Mondays at 10:00 a.m. | First come, first served |
| Forest Hill ** | Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. | First come, first served |
| Humber Summit | Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. | *Draw |
| Parliament Street | Monday 9:00 a.m to Wednesday 8:00 p.m. | ***Draw |
| Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. | First come, first served | |
| Swansea Memorial ** | Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. | First come, first served |
| Weston | Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. | *Draw |
* A valid adult library card must be presented to staff between the times listed. The draw will begin shortly after the end of the draw entry time. Patrons must be present in the designated area of the branch during the draw process in order to participate.
** Please note: Only the Textile Museum and AGO passes are available at these locations.
*** Customers may enter for the draw between Monday 9:00 a.m. until Wednesday 8:00 p.m. The draw will be conducted on Thursday and customers who are selected as part of the draw process will be required to pick up their pass on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more details about how to get a pass, please call your local branch.