An RHPL card is your ticket to explore Ontario! Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free general admission to museums, art galleries, and parks. 

Passes are available to adults with an RHPL card on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited quantities are available, with new passes added every Friday. Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below for full details on how you can borrow an Experience Pass. 

Need a membership? Everyone who lives, works, or attends school in York Region is eligible for an RHPL card. 

The Bata Shoe Museum displays over a thousand shoes and related artefacts, chosen from a collection of nearly 15,000 objects, in architect Raymond Moriyama’s iconic, award-winning building.

The BSM celebrates the style, development and function of footwear across four impressive galleries, with displays ranging from Chinese bound-foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamorous platforms.

Pass Details: One pass includes Library member and group (maximum two adults and four children under 18) to free admission during regular public hours. Non-transferable, one-time use only. Conditions apply. 

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is the only public fine art gallery in the nation that focuses on Canadian art and the Indigenous art of our country, both historical and contemporary. The permanent collection consists of over 6,400 artworks by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists who have contributed to the development of Canadian art.

Pass Details: One pass gives free admission for one adult or senior. Non-transferable, one-time use only. Conditions apply. 

Have a question about our Experience Passes? Read through our frequently asked questions below. 

How do I borrow an Experience Pass?

A limited quantity of passes are available at the main desk of each branch. They are signed out to RHPL cardholders (ages 18+) on a first-come, first-served basis. Our supply of passes is replenished each Friday. 

What do I need to get an Experience Pass?

Adults who bring their library card to the branch will be able to receive an Experience Pass. Cards must be in good standing with no outstanding fees owed to the Library. 

You must be 18 years or older to receive an Experience Pass. 

Don't have an RHPL library card? Everyone who lives, works, or attends school in York Region can get an RHPL card. 

How many passes are available? 

Each branch is given a limited quantity of passes every week. Passes are replenished on Fridays, and are available as soon as your branch opens.  

How many passes can I borrow?

You can borrow one Experience Pass per week based on availability. You can't borrow the same pass more than once in a six-month period.

Do I have to return my pass?

With the exception of Ontario Parks Passes, all Experience Passes will be collected at participating venues. 

Ontario Parks passes must be returned during your local branch hours. 

Can I place a hold on a pass?

Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last. No holds can be placed on a pass. 

When can I use a pass?

Details on when passes must be used vary at each venue. Most passes can't be used during special events, and must be used within a specific time period. Please review your passes for hours and admission details. 

Is parking included with my Experience Pass?

With the exception of Ontario Parks passes, parking fees are generally not covered with each Experience Pass.