Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please confirm hours and procedures with the museum before visiting.
The Museum Pass Program provides passes to library patrons with a valid library card to area museums and attractions. Many of our Museum Passes participate in our Print-on-Demand program. Print-on-Demand means that you are able to print out the museum pass from home or a local printer. These passes do not need to be returned. These passes MUST be presented in PRINTED format – electronic versions (on smartphones or tablets) will *NOT* be accepted by participating program partners.
- All museum passes have been donated as gifts to the community by PALS: The Friends of the Durham Public Library
- Passes may be borrowed by an adult with a valid library card.
- Some passes permit free admission, while others offer discounted admission.
- Physical museum passes must be picked up and returned at the Durham Public Library circulation desk. Passes may be picked up one day ahead of your planned museum visit and must be returned no later than closing time the day following your visit.
- Print-on-Demand passes can be printed from home. They do not need to be picked up or returned to the library!
Click Here to Reserve a Museum Pass
Prices and hours are set by museums and are subject to change. Some museums close in the winter or for special events. Consulting the museum website or calling museum to confirm hours is recommended.
MUSEUM PASSES AS OF MARCH 2022
The Children’s Museum & Roaring Brook Nature Center
West Hartford, CT
One free admission with each paid admission. Maximum 4 free admissions per day.
Planetarium shows have an additional fee.
860-231-2824
www.thechildrensmuseumct.org
Connecticut River Museum
Essex, CT
Free admission for 2 adults and their children or grandchildren under 18
860-767-8269
www.ctrivermuseum.org
Connecticut Science Center – Not Currently Available
Hartford, CT
20% off General Admission for up to 4 people.
This coupon must be picked up at the library. It does not need to be returned. You don’t need to reserve this pass online.
www.ctsciencecenter.org
Connecticut State Parks
Free admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children 12 and under to Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull & Gillette Castle State Parks. Admission to all other State Parks is free for Connecticut residents. This is a physical pass and must be picked up and returned at the Library.
www.ct.gov/deep
Florence Griswold Museum
Old Lyme, CT
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children under 12. Additional fees may apply for special programs.
860-434-5542
www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org
Maritime Aquarium – Not Currently Accepting Library Passes
Norwalk, CT
$2 off Combination Ticket (Aquarium & Daytime IMAX) good for up to 6 people. Cannot be combined with other offers.
203-852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org
Mystic Aquarium – Not Currently Accepting Library Passes
Mystic, CT
$5.00 off admission for up to 4 people. Good on general admission only.
860-572-5955
www.mysticaquarium.org
Mystic Seaport
Mystic, CT
50% off regular admission for 2 adults and 3 children ages 17 years and under
860-572-0711
www.mysticseaport.org
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain, CT
Free admission for any 4 people, one adult must accompany children under 16 years.
860-229-0257
www.nbmaa.org
New Haven Museum
New Haven, CT
Free for up to 4 people.
203-562-4183
www.newhavenmuseum.org
Old State House
Hartford, CT
Free admission for up to 4 people.
860-522-6766
www.ctoldstatehouse.org
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
East Haven, CT
50% off up to 6 individuals. Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.
203-467-6927
www.ShoreLineTrolley.org
Wadsworth Atheneum
Hartford, CT
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children 17 years and under.
860-278-2670
www.TheWadsworth.org
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