Attractions
The library is affiliated with organizations to help you explore the area with your APLD card.
Explore More Illinois
Explore More Illinois is a free service provided by your library that provides instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, park districts, theatres, and other fun and local cultural venues.
How do I get a pass?
Log in with your library card credentials and browse for passes by date or attractions. If you do not know your PIN or password, or if you have problems logging into Explore More Illinois, please contact your home library. Make your reservation and print or download your pass shortly before your visit. You can have three active reservations per library card. Please cancel your reservation(s) if unable to attend, otherwise the reservation will count as being used. Remember that once you print or download your pass you cannot cancel your reservation.
Explore More Illinois users must be 18 years or older. Attractions may require a photo ID in addition to the reservation.
Museum Adventure Pass
The Museum Adventure Pass is a free service offered by the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) that provides APLD library cardholders with free or discounted admission to participating museums and cultural organizations.
How can I make sure I'm ready for my visit?
Before visiting a participating museum, go to museumadventure.org to review admission offers, available dates, blackout dates, and other restrictions.
Museum Adventure Passes are available in person at APLD libraries while supplies last. For the best chance of checking out a Brookfield Zoo pass, arrive promptly when the library opens at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday or 1 p.m. Sunday.
Ready for your next adventure? Stop by your library and check out a Museum Adventure Pass! View availability here.
How do I get a Museum Adventure Pass?
Bring your APLD library card to your nearest APLD location. Staff can check current availability and issue a pass if one is available.
Passes cannot be reserved online or by phone. Visit the appropriate desk at your library:
- Bookmobile: Ask any staff member for assistance.
- Eola Road Branch: Visit the Children's Reference Desk.
- Santori Library: Visit the Kiwanis Children's Center's Reference Desk.
- West Branch: Visit the Reference Desk.
I am a reciprocal borrower. Can I check out a pass?
Currently, passes are limited to APLD library card holders. We encourage you to check with your home library about the availability of museum passes.
Ravinia's Words & Music Summer Concert Series
APLD is partnering with the Ravinia Festival to offer the Words and Music Program again in 2026! This program offers free lawn admission tickets to select music concerts this summer at Ravinia. In partnership with Metra, all trains on the Union Pacific North Line will honor Ravinia tickets as train fares; patrons can show their dated concert e-ticket for a free train ride to and from the park on concert days.
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets will be available at all brick-and-mortar Aurora Public Library District locations starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 while supplies last.
- Eola Express: Main Customer Service Desk
- Santori Library: 2nd Floor Reference Desk
- West Branch: Main Customer Service Desk
Please note:
- Limit 2 concerts per family.
- Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
- Tickets may only be used on the evening of the performance, may not be exchanged, and cannot be sold.