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 Science Center

    Hartford

    Not a pass to be checked out, but a coupon granting 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 18.

  • Mark Twain House & Museum*

    Hartford

    Grants 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
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    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.

  • State Parks and Forests Day Pass

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

  • Stepping Stones Museum*

    Norwalk

    Grants 1 free admission with each purchase of 1 admission at regular price. Maximum 3 free admissions per pass.

  • Wadsworth Atheneum

    Hartford

    Grants free admission for up to 2 adults (youth under 18 are free).

*Sponsored by the Friends of the Case Memorial Library.