ASTC Travel Passport Program

Liberty Science Center participates in the Association of Science and Technology Centers’ (ASTC) Travel Passport Program. This ASTC program provides free general admission to members of participating museums and science centers.

LSC members are eligible for free general admission when they travel to participating organizations outside of their local area (please carefully review “Exclusions” noted below).

Members of participating ASTC museums can claim tickets at our Box Office on the day of their visit by showing valid proof of membership that displays their member level and expiration date along with a valid ID noting their home address (please carefully review “Exclusions” noted below). Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

EXCLUSIONS:
  1. Science centers and museums located within 90 miles* of the science center/museum where the visitor is a member.
  2. Science centers and museums located within 90 miles* of the visitor’s residence.

*This distance is measured “as the crow flies,” meaning that it is based on linear radius, not driving distance. To help determine linear radius distance, use the “Measure Distance” feature on Google Maps.

LSC Members, before you travel:

  1. Make sure the participating institution you are visiting is not excluded (excluded museums are those located within 90 miles of either your home or Liberty Science Center. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance).
  2. Review the admittance policy of the venue that you intend to visit. Call before you visit to confirm your Passport Program benefits.
  3. Pack your ID (proof of residence). Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply. Passport Program venues requesting proof of residence are designated.
  4. Pack your membership card. Passport Program venues are not required to grant benefits to visitors who forget their cards. There is no universal database with all Passport visitors’ member data for admission staff to reference. Some venues will allow you to call Liberty Science Center to confirm your membership, but they are under no obligation to do so. Lost your card? Contact Liberty Science Center (members@lsc.org or 201.253.1439).

Still have questions? Read the Frequently Asked Questions.

2025 Local Visiting Dates

Staten Island Children's Museum
February 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Brooklyn Children's Museum
January 11
March 9
May 17
June 15
August 10
November 16
December 13

Hudson River Museum
February 8
April 26
June 22
August 16
October 26

Intrepid Museum
February 9
April 26
June 15
July 26
October 19
November 22

Newark Museum of Art
January 25
March 16
April 27
June 1
July 20
August 23
September 27
October 25
December 14

New York Hall of Science
January 12
March 22
May 18
July 12
September 21
November 8

Some Tips Before You Travel

LSC members visiting ASTC Institutions:

Reciprocal admission lists are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you contact the institution you wish to visit to confirm free admission benefits before visiting.

You must have your valid LSC membership card when you visit. You may be asked for proof of residence to show that you live more than 90 miles from the institution. You may be denied reciprocal admission if you live within a 90-mile radius. ASTC museums will honor your membership level only up to two adults and four children regardless of your LSC membership level.

ASTC members visiting Liberty Science Center:

  • You must present valid proof of membership including an ASTC logo when you visit to receive free general admission.
  • We provide free general admission for the number of people covered by your membership up to two adults and four children.
  • If you do not have your membership card, contact your institution to obtain proof of membership.
  • Liberty Science Center is a “Check ID” museum. You must live more than 90 miles from LSC and the reciprocal museum to which you belong must be more than 90 miles away from LSC to receive free general admission (unless the restriction has been mutually agreed upon by the institutions).
  • Please visit the Box Office on the day of your visit with your valid membership card and proof of residence when you are ready to visit. Advance ticket sales are unavailable.