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Discover and access free tickets to area attractions with your MRCPL library card!
The Adventure Pass connects library cardholders to cultural experiences for people of all ages supporting a vibrant quality of life in Richland County.
Formerly known as Little Buckeye Children’s Museum, this hands-on, play-based children’s museum is perfect for families with children ages 2-10 years old. With nearly 40 interactive exhibits, children can explore real world experiences. A single Adventure Pass to the museum is valid for up to four people and unlimited visits for three days, including the day of checkout.
Kingwood Center Gardens is renowned for its distinctive floral displays, unique plant specimens, woodland trails, story walk, Garden Gateway, historic mansion and gardens, display greenhouse, duck pond, and peacocks. A single Adventure Pass is valid for one visit on the day of checkout or up to two days after. After the third day, the pass expires.
Note: Adventure Passes are valid for general garden admission only and may not be used for special events, including Wine Walk, the Great Pumpkin Glow, Christmas at Kingwood, and any other event days as determined by Kingwood Center Gardens.
Oak Hill was built by John Robinson in 1847 on a hill overlooking the town, then a few thousand populations, and close by the railroad he had helped to build. This Gothic Revival house has been the focal point of the view to the north from the center of the town ever since. Oak Hill is open to the public on Sundays from April through December (except Easter Sunday). A single Adventure Pass to Oak Hill Cottage is valid for one visit for up to 2 adults and any children 12 and under living in the household. Passes may not be used for Gaslight Tours on December 8 and December 15
Note: Oak Hill Cottage is only open on Sundays. If the Pass is checked out on a Sunday, it must be used that same day. If the Pass is checked out on a day other than Sunday, it must be used on the following Sunday.
At Richland Academy of the Arts, the community can experience the creative potential that exists in everyone. The Adventure Pass is redeemable for up to 2 people to take part in one of the below drop-in classes. Note: Age requirements vary by class.
| Adult Yoga (Ages 12+) – Mondays 7:15-8 PM |
| Kickboxing (Ages 16+) – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the Month, 6:30-7:30 PM |
| Pilates (Ages 16+) – Saturdays 9-9:45 AM |
| Salsa Aerobics (Ages 16+) – Wednesdays 7:15-8 PM |
Kenpo classes available with Adventure Pass:
| Kenpo 1A (Ages 5-11) – Wednesdays 6-6:45 PM |
| Kenpo IV (Adults) – Tuesdays 6:30-8 PM or Saturdays 9-10:30 AM |
| Modern Aris (Adults) – Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM |
Carousels are always in style! Experience old-fashioned charm in a fun, modern setting as you venture on a chariot or ride one of our dozens of colorful, hand-carved animals. A single Adventure Pass to RCP is valid for two rides for up to 4 people; adults and children can both ride. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Mansfield Playhouse, building on its legacy as Ohio’s second oldest continuously-producing community theater, provides a variety of affordable theatrical experiences on both sides of the curtain. We are dedicated to achieving the highest quality in all we do, enriching and educating our audiences and volunteers, and reaching beyond the walls of the Playhouse to embrace all elements of our community. A single Adventure Pass to The Mansfield Playhouse is valid for up to 2 performance tickets. The Pass must be converted to a ticket by calling or visiting the box office at least 24 hours in advance of the event.
| A Christmas Carol | Available for check out beginning the week of 11/27/23 |
| Disney’s Frozen Jr. | Available for check out beginning the week of 1/8/24 |
| Over the River and Through the Woods | Available for check out beginning the week of 2/26/24 |
| The 39 Steps | Available for check out beginning the week of 4/8/24 |
| Peter Pan Jr. | Available for check out beginning the week of 6/3/24 |
Note: Specific performance and show information is available on The Mansfield Playhouse webpage here.
Stroll the halls and visit the cells of some of history’s toughest criminals. Tour the intact set of the iconic movie, The Shawshank Redemption. Whether you’re reliving scenes from classic films, hunting for the paranormal, or basking in beautiful Romanesque architecture, take a walk through history at The Ohio State Reformatory. A single Adventure Pass to OSR is valid for one, self-guided tour for up to 2 adults and the minor children of one household. The pass is valid for one visit on the day of checkout or up to two days after. After the third day, the pass expires.
Broadway-style musicals, symphonies, concerts, family and educational events—the Renaissance Theatre “aspires to be a model for advancing the creative spirit of a community through the power of the arts.” A single Adventure Pass to The Renaissance Theatre is valid for up to 2 performance tickets. Tickets will be available within two weeks of the opening night of each show.
| We Wish You a Jazzy Christmas, Featuring the Artistic Jazz Orchestra | Available for check out beginning the week of11/20/23 |
| Film: Home Alone | Available for check out beginning the week of 11/20/23 |
| Mansfield Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Holiday Pops | Available for check out beginning the week of 12/04/23 |
| Youth Orchestra: Holiday Prelude | Available for check out beginning the week of 12/04/23 |
Note: Specific performance and show information is available on The Renaissance Theatre webpage here.
Each participating community partner sets its own rules for how many individuals are covered under their passes and all guidelines for use.
