STEUBENVILLE — Explore history, culture, science and art with free admission to 10 museums available to cardholders at the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.

“Museum passes are part of our Library of Things where patrons can check out nontraditional items such as hotspots and glasses for the colorblind,” explained the library’s public relations coordinator Jenn Cesta. “The museum passes allow families to spend time together and expand their learning experiences.”

Museum passes check out for one week and allow up to four people per museum pass. Passes are available now through December with the exception of the Heinz History Center that is available year-round. Patrons can schedule passes in advance by calling or visiting any library branch and use your library card to check out a museum pass. Kits offer passes to museums and historical sites in the greater Pittsburgh area and right here in Steubenville

Heinz History Center

Visit the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood exhibit and the Kids Discovery Center. Don’t miss all things sports at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. Top it off with all the special exhibits!

Fort Pitt Museum

Step back in time at Point State Park and discover what life was like for 18th-century residents. Learn about the role of Pittsburgh during the American Revolution, the French and Indian War, and the Early Republic.

Meadowcroft

Experience 19,000 years of history at North America’s oldest site of human habitation. Then tour three recreated villages to learn what life was like for our earliest ancestors.

Historic Fort Steuben

Historic Fort Steuben was built in 1786 by the First American Regiment for the protection of surveyors who had been sent by the Continental Congress to map the Northwest Territory. Visitors can tour the reconstructed fort to see the soldiers’ quarters guardhouse, hospital, and commissary, as well as the Federal Land Office. Historic Fort Steuben’s many exhibits, tours, and events tell the story of the daily life of the men who helped open the territories to settlement.

Bradford House & Whiskey Rebellion Center

David Bradford House enables visitors to witness and experience the architecture, events, and atmosphere of Western Pennsylvania during the 18th century. Step into early American history at the Bradford House and Whiskey Rebellion Center in Washington, Pa. Once home to David Bradford, a leader in the Whiskey Rebellion, the center features interactive exhibits, artifacts, and hands-on displays.

Beaver Area Heritage Museum

Explore local history with the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation. History lovers can visit three unique sites in Beaver, Pa.: The Beaver Area Heritage Museum, featuring rare local artifacts and exhibits; the 1802 Log House, which brings early frontier life to life through educational programs; and Fort McIntosh, a restored Revolutionary War fort that once served as a major military headquarters west of the Alleghenies.

Lincoln Highway Experience Museum

Explore the road that helped transform America at the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum. Dedicated to the nation’s first transcontinental highway, the museum highlights the history and impact of the Lincoln Highway through exhibits, travel stories, and roadside Americana, while celebrating Pennsylvania’s historic Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.

McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center

Discover the rich history of the Mon Valley at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. This hidden gem features expansive exhibits on McKeesport’s industrial past, local churches, arts and entertainment, and everyday life, along with a historic 1832 one-room schoolhouse and extensive archival collections celebrating the region’s heritage.

Gibson House

Gibson House, built in 1855 by Dr. William Gibson, served as a family home and office and was notably frequented by Samuel Clemons, or Mark Twain. In addition, it was a “safe house” for slaves as Jamestown, Pa., was an important crossroad for the underground railroad. The Manor included secret design elements for hiding runaways and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

OH Wow! Children’s Science Museum-This pass starts June 21 and is available only at the Main Library, Schiappa Branch and Toronto Branch.

Explore while learning, and check out the hands-on activities at the OH WOW! Children’s Center in downtown Youngstown. OH WOW!’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.