LibGuides: Culture Pass Program: Culture Passes

Culture Passes at the Phoenix College Library

Culture Pass promotional image featuring access to Valley cultural destinations.

Enjoy free general admission for up to two people at participating arts, science, history, and cultural destinations. Pick up a laminated card at the library circulation desk to get started.

The Culture Pass makes local arts and culture more accessible. To check out a pass, follow these steps:

Select the destination you want to visit.
Bring the laminated Culture Pass card to the circulation desk.
You will receive a date-due slip that admits 2 people to the destination through the date printed on the slip.
Restrictions may apply. Check with the destination prior to your visit.
Redeem the slip for admission tickets by the printed date. The slip is valid for seven days from the time of check-out.

One pass per person per week. First come, first served. Passes are not renewable and cannot be placed on hold in One Search. Passes are made available by 9:00 a.m. after the previous checkout period ends.

The laminated cards in the Library are not redeemable for admission and remain in the library.

🔍 Search Culture Pass items in the Phoenix College Library. Use the embedded results below to see available Culture Passes.

CULTURE PASS VENUES

Metro Phoenix Area

Arizona Heritage Center (Tempe) -- Tucked against the beautiful Papago Park preserve, the Arizona Heritage Center is an oasis in the desert. In the heart of the Valley of the Sun, take the family to discover how the sprawling Phoenix metropolis began.
Cave Creek Museum (Cave Creek) -- Open seasonally October 1st to May 31st. The artifacts of the prehistory, history, culture and legacy of the Cave Creek Mining District
Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve (Phoenix) -- Escape the city on a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail featuring petroglyphs, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat.
Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix) -- Plants from across the world. Culture Pass valid for general daytime admission only and excludes ticketed events and exhibits
Gilbert Historical Museum (Gilbert) -- Museum housing artifacts & photos from the town's history, plus a gift shop, in a landmark building.
Heard Museum (Phoenix) -- American Indian art collections. Culture Pass valid for general admission only and excludes ticketed events
Phoenix Art Museum (Phoenix) -- Expansive collection of acclaimed art spanning from the Renaissance to the present.
- Maricopa CC students including PC students can get free admission through 2025. Bring your student ID.
S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) (Phoenix) -- The remains of the prehistoric Hohokam people’s ballcourt and platform.
River of Time Museum & Exploration Center (Fountain Hills) -- The fascinating history of the Lower Verde Valley region.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (Scottsdale) -- Culture Pass valid for general admission only.
Superstition Mountain Museum (Apache Junction) -- 12-acre spot featuring exhibits with regional artifacts & folklore, plus an Elvis chapel on site.
Western Spirit: Scotttsdale's Museum of the West (Scottsdale) -- Old West. New West. True West. Discover the rich history and culture of the American West. Immerse yourself in stunning art, fascinating artifacts, and engaging exhibits.

Metro Tucson Area

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Tucson) -- Passes only accepted from May 1st to September 30th. Natural history museum combining live animal exhibits & demonstrations with botanical gardens.
Reid Park Zoo (Tucson) -- Expansive zoo with daily activities, wide variety of animals & various attractions for all ages.
University of Arizona Museum of Art (Tucson) -- Sprawling collection of artwork & sculptures spanning the Renaissance to the 20th century.

Northern + Rural Arizona

The Arboretum at Flagstaff -- Open seasonally from May 1st to October 31st. A popular destination for local and out-of-town visitors to learn about native plants and animals.
Arcosanti or Cosanti (Cordes Junction) -- Guided tour of Italian architect Paolo Soleri’s urban laboratory integrating architecture and ecology (arcology).
Besh Ba Gowah Archaelogical Park and Museum -- One mile southwest of the City of Globe, Arizona, stand the ruins of the ancient Salado people who occupied the site nearly 800 years ago.
Desert Caballeros Western Museum (Wickenburg) -- Museum housing displays & exhibits focused on the Western heritage of the town of Wickenburg.
Lowell Observatory (Flagstaff) -- For more than 125 years, Lowell Observatory has connected people to the universe, through education, exploration and discovery.
Phippen Museum (Prescott) -- dedicated to the legacy of cowboy artist George Phippen
Sedona Heritage Museum (Sedona) -- Center for regional history, events & education in a preserved family farmstead.
Verde Valley Archaeology Center (Camp Verde) -- Museum showcasing regional archaeological heritage with artifact exhibits & a hands-on kids' area.