Museum Passes

If you’re planning a visit to one of the many great museums, parks, or zoos in the area, take advantage of the Library’s collection of museum passes which offer free or discounted admission to some of the most popular cultural destinations in Connecticut and beyond. Many of the Library’s museum passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

How It Works

  • Check out a museum pass using your library card and present the pass when you visit the museum to receive free or discounted admission.
  •  Passes can be checked out by any Connecticut library cardholder for a two day period.
  • Only one pass may be checked out per family at any given time.
  • Passes may not be placed on reserve, but available passes can be held for up to one hour by calling the Circulation Desk at 203-891-2170.

To inquire about availability, please check the library catalog by clicking the links below or call the Circulation Desk at 203-891-2170.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo*

  • Bridgeport
  • $10 admission for up to 6 people in the same family.

Connecticut Science Center

  • Hartford
  • Not a pass that is checked out. Coupon for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people.

Connecticut’s Old State House

  • Hartford
  • Admits up to 4 people.

 

Discovery Science Center & Planetarium*

  • Bridgeport
  • Admits up to 4 children under age 18 with one paid adult admission.

Florence Griswold Museum*

  • Old Lyme
  • Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children under age 12.

Mark Twain House & Museum

  • Hartford
  • 2 adult tickets for the price of 1, or 1 adult and 2 child tickets for the price of 1 adult ticket, or up to 3 Living History Tour tickets at a discounted rate.

Mystic Seaport

  • Mystic
  • 50% off admission for 2 adults and 3 children.

New Britain Museum of American Art*

  • New Britain
  • Admits up to 4 people, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

PEZ Visitor Center

  • Orange
  • Admits up to 4 general admission passes. Tours are self-guided.


State Parks and Forests Day Pass

  • Various Locations
  • Waives entrance fee for 2 adults and 4 children (12 years and under) to the center or historic buildings at Dinosaur State Park, For Trumbull State Park, and Gillette Castle State Park.

Stepping Stones Museum*

  • Norwalk
  • Valid for 1 free admission with each purchase of 1 one admission at regular price.
  • Maximum of 3 free admissions per pass.

Wadsworth Atheneum

  • Hartford
  • Free general admission for up to 2 adults (youth under 18 are free).

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Case Memorial Library.