Culture Passes
Check out a Culture Pass for admission to these central Ohio destinations -- FREE with your DCDL card! Read more below, or download our Fact Sheet now.
Central Ohio Symphony
New for the 2025-2026 season, the Delaware County District Library will distribute Central Ohio Symphony Culture Passes on a limited, concert-by-concert basis for Library cardholders with pre-registration through our Events Calendar!
What’s included?
- Seats for up to two people will be assigned randomly from among the Library’s pre-selected allotment; pairs will remain together.
How do I get this pass?
The Library has limited seats available for each performance in the Central Ohio Symphony subscription series. Registration will open three (3) weeks prior to each concert performance, and will close five (5) days before the concert. A valid library card number and PIN are required to request tickets. Patrons will be notified when tickets are ready for pickup (generally concert week); they can be picked up at your preferred branch or by Will Call at the concert.
What else should I know?
When requesting passes, please have your library card number and PIN ready. Fill out the required fields online, including your age and preferred pick-up location. Patrons who need to cancel or release their tickets should let the Library know as soon as possible at pr@delawarelibrary.org. Unclaimed tickets will be forfeited.
2025-26 Subscription Series
Haunted Harmonies- Sat, Oct 25, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Symphonic Metamorphosis- Sat, Nov 15, 2025 – 7:30 pm
Sounds of the Season (Delaware)- Sun, Dec 7, 2025 – 2:00 pm
Beethoven’s 4th Symphony- Sun, Mar 22, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Pictures at an Exhibition- Sun, Apr 26, 2026 – 3:00 pm
Additional Questions?
Contact us by emailing askus@delawarelibrary.org.
Columbus Museum of Art
Delaware County District Library is excited to partner with the Columbus Museum of Art to offer Culture Passes to our library cardholders!
What’s included?
- Free admission for up to eight people
- Free parking
- A discount at CMA’s store and café
How do I get this pass?
Passes may be picked up at any Library branch; home delivery patrons may request a pass from Outreach Services. An adult cardholder may borrow one pass at a time; passes must be used within seven days of issuance.
What else should I know?
Before visiting CMA, we recommend contacting the museum or visiting their website to verify hours, special exhibition restrictions, and COVID-19 safety guidelines.
4th Grade History Pass
The America-250 Ohio Commission has announced the 4th Grade History Pass – a free pass for every fourth-grade student in Ohio to visit participating history-related museums and sites free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
What’s included?
- Free admission for every fourth-grade student with a paying adult
How do I get this pass?
- Visit https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-pass/ to download and print a pass.
What else should I know?
The full list of participating museums can be found at www.America250-Ohio.org/
Passes are not available for pickup at the Library.
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