The Contemporary Arts Center Joins Library’s Culture Pass Program

The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is joining the New Orleans Public Library’s Culture Pass program, which provides the opportunity for Library cardholders to visit a variety of attractions across the city for free.

Located in the city’s Warehouse District, the Contemporary Arts Center has been a touchstone for contemporary art in New Orleans and the Gulf South since 1976. For over six years, the Library has been expanding its Culture Pass program to include a variety of museums and attractions. The CAC first joined the program in early 2020, but the partnership was paused later that year, due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

City Librarian and Executive Director Emily Painton said the Library is thrilled to welcome the CAC back onto their growing list of partners.

“The Library is committed to removing financial barriers for our communities, and the Culture Pass program is one of our most popular examples of these efforts,” Painton said. “We’re so excited every time we can grow the number of institutions we work with. The CAC is a perfect addition, as it gives us the opportunity to highlight and amplify local artists, while also expanding access to our city’s many wonderful museums and attractions.”

Each Culture Pass admits two adults and all children under 18 to the Contemporary Arts Center (900 Camp St.). Passes are not valid for after-hours events or ticketed special events. The pass is only valid for the confirmed date of visit, and patrons must present the pass at the venue for entry. Passes for all Culture Pass partners must be reserved in advance. Visit culturepass.nolalibrary.org for more information.

Culture Passes are also available at the following attractions: Audubon Nature Institute, Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, National WWII Museum, New Canal Lighthouse Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Historic BK House & Gardens, and select Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performances.

Library cardholders must live in Orleans Parish and be over the age of 18 to reserve Culture Passes.