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Reserve a Free Museum or Attraction Pass from the Library

Manatee Library offers complimentary passes to attractions and museums including The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, the Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary, the Florida Railroad Museum, and Imagine Museum. These passes are generously provided by the participating institutions.

A Manatee Library card number and PIN required is required to reserve a pass online. Library staff may also assist patrons with reserving a pass but are not responsible for receipt, loss, or use of the pass. Patrons must provide an email address to access their pass once it is available. Patrons may reserve one pass per week and up to two passes per month. Restrictions may apply.

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Service Output: Reservation

Hours Available: Passes may be reserved online 24/7. Visiting hours and availability are determined by the museum or attraction.

Eligibility: Manatee Library card holders

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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the most exciting museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, featuring The Planetarium, the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, the Mosaic Backyard Universe and a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions — offering something new to discover with each visit!
Hours Available

Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mondays: Closed

201 10th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 746-4131

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Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center

Big Cat Habitat Conservation and Education Center is a diverse zoological park located just minutes from historic downtown Sarasota and the pristine beaches! Sitting on 20+ acres we welcome over 50k guests to visit, encounter, experience, and fall in love with over 350 animals spanning more than 60 different species.
Hours Available

Wednesday–Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Monday & Tuesday: Closed

7101 Palmer Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 371-6377

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Florida Railroad Museum

The train operates on a six mile rail line between Parrish and Willow, Florida in rural Manatee County. Built by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad in the early 1900s, this was the first line through Manatee County. Following the merger of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Airline in 1967, this line was downgraded and finally abandoned in 1986.

Each weekend our diesel powered trains take passengers on an excursion using a variety of open-air, open-window and air conditioned cars. Trains are operated entirely by museum members volunteering thousands of hours a year to make this unique experience possible.

Hours Available
Train rides typically depart every Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM
12210 83rd St. E.
Parrish, DE 34219
(941) 776-0906

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Imagine Museum

American and International contemporary glass art and artists through exhibitions, education and research.
Hours Available

Monday: Closed

Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Friday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1901 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 300-1700