Mohonk Preserve Museum Passes

The Library Membership program provides a free Membership Pass for patrons of participating libraries to visit the Mohonk Preserve.

Patrons can check out the pass at the circulation desk.

Please take note of the following information about the Mohonk Preserve Museum Passes.

Pass Details:

  • There are four passes available for free admission.
  • Each pass allows for free entry for 1 adult or child over the age of 15.
  • Children ages 15-17 may use a pass when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult relative.
  • Passes for children 15 years or under are not required when accompanied by a pass holder.
  • Passes do not cover parking or entry to the Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park.
  • To validate your Library Lending Pass, please present it at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center or any of the Mohonk Preserve Trailheads during visitor hours to redeem for your free day-use wristband.
  • All cardholders must have a wristband to access the Preserve.

Restrictions: 

  • This is a Pick-Up and Return Pass.
  • Contact the library to reserve the pass(es).
  • Passes can be kept for 3 days (including pick-up day).
  • Mohonk Preserve passes are not valid for parking or entry to the Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park.
  • You may hike onto the Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska property from the Mohonk Preserve, but passholders may not enter the hotel or use any of the facilities.
  • Parking at Mohonk Preserve is first come, first serve.
  • Possession of a pass does not guarantee parking.

It is recommended to visit during off-peak times in spring and fall.

For a parking update, you can call the Visitor Center at 845-255-0919.