Frequently Asked Questions

The Iowa Adventure Pass program is a collaborative statewide initiative with 70+ participating libraries that provide their cardholders with free or discounted access to local attractions, including museums, gardens, zoos, and more.

Each pass is different. Please check the details of your reservation on your pass or on the Adventure Pass website. 

Here’s a list of current destinations. Please note that not all destinations are available to all library users.

We are always looking for additional partner destinations! Ideas include: local museums, waterparks, botanical gardens, performing arts destinations, sporting destinations, historical sites, etc. Submit a suggestion.

There is a cost for libraries to participate in the Iowa Adventure Pass program. Individual libraries select to join the program and what destinations they would like to offer. If your local library is not yet a member library, please contact your library and let them know you think it would be a valuable addition to your community.

Each participating Adventure Pass member library determines which passes to offer to their cardholders. If you do not see a destination listed for your library, it is not available at this time.

Yes! We are grateful for any support to help bring the Adventure Pass to libraries across Iowa. Please contact us for more details.

• On the Iowa Adventure Pass homepage start by selecting your library from the drop-down menu. Every library offers a different selection of passes, and you may only reserve a pass from your local library.
• You may filter the results by location and date. To see the pass offerings and availability click the Pass Options button.
• If a pass is available click on the Get Pass button. You will be required to enter your library card and PIN (if applicable). 
• A confirmation box will appear and a confirmation email will be sent. Please print the confirmation--this is your admission pass. 
• Bring the pass and photo ID with you on the day of your reservation. The person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation.

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Passes can be reserved up to 60 days in advance.

• Reservations can be changed (subject to availability) or cancelled prior to the day of your reservation.  This can be handled by the library where you booked your pass.  
• For help with your reservation please contact your local library.

Please contact your local library.  They can tell you what you currently have booked.  

Please contact your local library for help with your library account. 

• Library cardholders age 18+ may reserve a pass through their local library. 
• Your library card should be in good standing: unexpired with fines below your library’s threshold.
• Adult library cardholders can only reserve one pass per destination per calendar year.
• Need more help? Please contact your local library.

Adult library cardholders can reserve one pass per destination per calendar year.

Adult library cardholders can reserve up to two destinations per day.

No, reservations must be made by library cardholders age 18 and older.

No, you can only make a reservation at your local library.  Your local library is usually where you are a resident, or a library with which your resident city has contracted for library service.

• Your printed reservation confirmation–this is your admission pass. Some destinations will also take Apple or Google Wallet instead of a printed pass, where noted.
• Your photo ID. The person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation.
• Please double check that the destination is open on the date of your reservation, in case of unexpected closures.

• No, you must book an Adventure Pass in advance and have the printed confirmation email and photo ID with you on the day of your reservation. The person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation.
• Need help reprinting your pass? Please contact your local library.

Your local library can reprint your pass for you.  

No, the person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation. Their ID must match the pass.

• No, the pass can only be used on the date printed on your reservation.
• If you need to make a change to your upcoming reservation, please contact your local library for help.

No, Adventure Pass reservations are for general admission only.