Museum Passes
Discover what Connecticut has to offer with free and discount passes to museums, zoos, parks, and other activities.
Connecticut Summer at the Museum
Free Admission for Kids
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut children age 18 and under plus one accompanying adult can visit participating museums free of charge through the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program.
Connecticut Summer at the Museum is made possible through an investment from the federal COVID-19 recovery funding Connecticut is receiving from the American Rescue Plan Act. The program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of the Arts in partnership with Connecticut Humanities.
Borrowing Guidelines
- Passes may be reserved and printed up to 30 days in advance.
- Passes are valid only on your reserved date.
- Maximum limit of 2 unique passes per family, per month.
Printable Passes
You can print most of our passes from home! Printable passes can be reserved and printed even when the library is closed, and they don’t need to be returned to the library. The system will only give you one chance to print, right after you register. If you have trouble, please give us a call.
Traditional Passes
Traditional passes cannot be printed, and must be picked up and returned to the library.
These passes may be picked up after 1:00 pm the day before the reservation date, and must be returned by 12:00 noon the day after the reservation date. The Library is closed Sundays, so passes for that day need to be picked up on Saturday. They may be returned in the bookdrop in their protective sleeve.
The late fee for traditional passes is $10 per day.
Children’s Museum & Roaring Brook Nature Center
Pass admits one free touring admission with every paid admission. Max of 4 free admissions. Daily Science Dome shows and special events require additional fees.
Connecticut State Parks and Forests
Valid for 2 adults and 4 children at Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks. NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR PARKING FEE. CT registered vehicles may park for free.
Florence Griswold Museum
Admits 2 adults and 2 children under age 12. Surcharge of $5 per person for special events.
Hill-Stead Museum
Pass admits 1 adult and 2 children. House is shown by guided tour only.
Imagine Nation Museum
Pass admits up to 6 people at 1/2 price. Not valid for special events or programs.
Mark Twain House
Buy 1 adult admission, get 1 adult OR 2 children free. Admission is by guided tour only.
PASS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE due to COVID-19 capacity restrictions.
Mystic Seaport
50% discount admission for 2 adults and 3 children (age 17 & under).
New Britain Museum of American Art
Pass admits any 4 people free. One adult must accompany children under age 16. Additional fees may apply to special exhibitions/events.
New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park Nature Center
Pass admits 4 adults or any combination of persons equal to 4 adult admissions.
New England Air Museum
Pass allows 50% off regular admission rates for pass holder and up to 5 visitors.
Old State House
Pass admits two (2) adults and two (2) children. Not valid for group admission or special events
Peabody Museum of Natural History
Pass allows $6 off for up to 4 admissions. One adult must accompany children under age 16.
Roaring Brook Nature Center & Children’s Museum
Pass admits one free touring admission with every paid admission. Max of 4 free admissions. Daily Science Dome shows and special events require additional fees.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Pass allows a $3 discount on admission for up to 4 adults, seniors, and/or children. Not valid during Jan-Feb Winter Wonder Days.
Call the Library for discount codes prior to purchasing tickets online.
Wadsworth Atheneum
Pass admits 2 adults. Free for ages 17 and younger. Additional fees may apply during special events. Film admission: buy one get one free.
White Memorial Conservation Center
Pass admits 2 adults and up to 4 children. Cannot be combined with any other group tour, discounts, or offer.