Cultural Passes

 

Cultural Passes

 

The Newberg Cultural Pass Program offers passes to various cultural destinations.  They provide free admission to museums and other fun places! Each pass has its own usage guidelines, please see the individual descriptions for more information.

  • Passes are only available to Newberg patrons as this is the area served by the Newberg Early Birds Rotary Club who fund this project. It is also a requirement of the museums.
  • Each household may visit each location twice a year (except for the Evergreen Aviation Museum and Pittock Mansion which is once a year).
  • Each pass may be reserved up to one month in advance, with a library card in good standing, by calling the Information Desk at 503-538-7323.
  • Passes are picked up at the Information Desk.
  • There is a late fee of $5 per day if not returned on the due date.

Thank you Newberg Early Birds Rotary Club for sponsoring the Cultural Pass program!   Thanks Rotarians!

Photo of the Gilbert House Museum

A. C. Gilbert Discovery Village Children's Museum

This hands-on interactive museum is designed to spark children’s curiosity. It is located in downtown Salem.

  • Pass: 5 guests (one must be 18 or over)
  • Address:  1116 Marion St NE, Salem OR
  • Museum Website

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Evergreen Space and Aviation Museum

The museum is the home of a variety of historic airplanes, artifacts and a Russian space module. It also houses the famous Spruce Goose. It is located in McMinnville.

  • Pass: 2 guests of any age (Children 0-4 are free)
  • Address: 500 NE Cpt. Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville OR
  • Museum Website

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Hoover-Minthorne Museum

This local museum displays historical information & memorabilia of former President Herbert Hoover.

  • Pass: 5 guests (one being an adult)
  • Address: 115 S River Rd, Newberg OR
  • Museum Website

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Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden is an authentically built botanical garden based on a 2,000-year-old Chinese tradition that melds art, architecture, design, and nature in perfect harmony.

  • Pass: 2 Guests
  • Address:  239 NW Everett Street, Portland OR 97209
  • Museum Website

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Oregon Garden

A stunning 80-acre botanical garden with educational specialty gardens for everyone, from the Sensory Garden and Rose Garden to the Children’s Garden and Pet-Friendly Garden. 

  • Pass: 1 family (2 adults, 4 children under 17 years)
  • Address:  879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR 97381​
  • Museum Website

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Oregon Historical Society

Explore Oregon’s past through thought-provoking, interactive museum exhibitions that make history visible and accessible on its building three floors.

  • Pass: 2 guests (5 and under free)
  • Address: 1200 SW Park Ave, Portland OR
  • Museum Website

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Oregon State Parks

This pass is accepted at Oregon State parks which require a day parking fee (does not cover camping). With your Newberg library card you can check out the pass for ONE DAY ONLY, which means it must be returned to the library the next day after it's used.

  • Pass: 1 vehicle
  • Locations: Champoeg State Heritage Area, Silver Falls State Park, Willamette Mission State Park,  Cape Lookout State Park, more Oregon State Parks.
  • State Park Website

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Pittock Mansion

The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château situated on 46 acres in West Portland. It is known for its beautiful mansion, gardens, and panoramic views of Portland.

  • Pass: 2 adults and all children ages 18 years and younger residing in the same household.
  • Address:  3229 NW Pittock Dr., Portland, OR 97210
  • Museum Website

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Portland Art Museum

Visit the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. The museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collections and special exhibitions.

  • Pass: 2 guests  (Children 17 and under are free)
  • Address: 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland OR
  • Museum Website

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Portland Japanese Garden

Proclaimed the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan, the Portland Japanese Garden is a 5.5 acre haven of tranquil beauty.

  • Pass: 1 family (1 adult, all children under 18, and 1 adult guest)
  • Address:  611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, OR
  • Museum Website

Rice Rock

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals

The museum's collections impressive rock and mineral collection dates back to the 1930s. The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum.

  • Pass: 4 guests
  • Address:  26385 NW Groveland Dr., Hillsboro, OR 97124
  • Museum Website