Summertime has so much to offer that it can be hard to choose (or budget for) everything you want to do with your family. The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program can help with ideas about what to do and being able to afford to do more.
Funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the MAP program is a collaboration between Michigan public libraries and hundreds of state parks, museums, cultural attractions, campgrounds and more.
MAP provides admission to partner institutions for free or at reduced prices, as well as discounts at gift shops or even exclusive offers for MAP pass holders.
10 Most Popular MAP Destinations for Canton Public Library Patrons
1. Michigan Flight Museum (Belleville)
Formerly known as the Yankee Air Museum, the Michigan Flight Museum is located at Historic Willow Run Airport and offers a unique museum experience.
2. Kensington Metropark (Milford)
Kensington Metropark is one of the most popular parks in Michigan.
3. Lower Huron Metropark (Belleville)
Lower Huron Metropark is home to the Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center, as well as miles of trails and other fun. Don’t miss the scenic views of the Huron River.
4. Outdoor Adventure Center (Detroit)
Located on Detroit’s riverfront in the historic Globe Building, the Outdoor Adventure Center gives you a taste of Michigan’s great outdoors in the heart of the city.
5. LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Auburn Hills)
The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Michigan is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground and is perfect for families with young children.
6. SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium (Auburn Hills)
SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium is Michigan’s largest aquarium with sharks, sea turtles, clownfish and more.
7. Howell Nature Center (Howell)
The Howell Nature Center offers outdoor education and recreation programs, as well as excellent summer camps.
8. Maybury State Park (Northville)
Maybury State Park allows people to get involved in outdoor recreation activities in a state park setting with almost 1,000 acres of gently rolling terrain, an open meadow, a mature forest, a variety of wildlife and abundant wildflowers.
9. University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (Ann Arbor)
The University of Michigan's Museum of Natural History is a dynamic, evolving organization committed to promoting the understanding and appreciation of the natural world and our place in it.
10. Belle Isle Park (Detroit)
Belle Isle Park is a Detroit gem. This 985-acre island park is situated on the Detroit River between the United States and Canada. With an aquarium, conservatory and the James Scott Memorial Fountain, this is a must-see park.
How to Find, Purchase, and Print Passes
- From the MAP website, click the blue “Get Pass” button near the top right corner. Type in your library, starting location and other search details and the date you'd like to use your pass. Leaving the keyword blank will return all available passes for the specified date and area.
- Review the list of participating venues and available passes, organized by distance from your specified location.
- Click “Get Pass,” then "Continue." You will be asked to enter a valid library card number (matching the library entered earlier in your search), as well as your name and optional contact information.
- Click “Reserve” to claim your pass. You can then save your digital copy to a digital wallet or similar app, send it to your email or print a hard copy.
You can only check out one pass per library card every seven days, so be sure to choose carefully. Enjoy!
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