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Institution Passes

Online passes guidelines:

  • Available to anyone with a valid CT library card (18 and older)
  • Passes may be reserved up to 30 days in advance
  • Limit of one (1) pass per day per family

Physical passes that must be picked up and returned at the library – borrowing period is 3 days:

  • Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
  • Connecticut State Parks Centers and Historic Buildings

 

 

Call the museum/institution or check their webpage for the most up-to-date information about their current hours of operation, admission policies, current prices, etc. Please keep in mind that every museum/institution has their own admission policy and may require you to book your ticket/make a reservation in advance.

 


 

American Clock & Watch Museum

Admits 2 adults & 3 children for free. Cannot be combined with any other group tour, discount, or offer. Open Wed. - Sun. 10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Printed pass or email verification via phone is acceptable to receive discount

American Museum of Tort Law

Pass admits two adults for free. Monday-Thursday: by appointment only. Tort law is the law of wrongful injuries, including motor vehicle crashes, defective products, medical malpractice, and environmental disasters, among many others. Visitors to the Museum will enjoy learning about tort law and trial by jury, and see how both have improved the lives, not only of those injured, but all of...

Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum

Buy ONE Adult Admission, Get ONE Admission Free* *Receive one free admission (of equal or lesser value) with the purchase of one full-priced adult admission. Offer cannot be combined with any other coupon, pass, and/or promotion. Limit one offer per party. Printed pass or email verification via phone is acceptable to receive discount.

Children's Museum/Roaring Brook Nature Center

One free admission with every paid admission (maximum of 4 free admissions per pass, per day). **Patrons will need to present their library pass in person upon checking in at the museum and nature center. You must provide both the library pass and a photo ID, or you will be required to pay for admission. Tickests are not sold online.**

Connecticut Landmarks

This pass entitles passholders to free tour admission for two adults and up to four children to six of our historic properties on open tour days: Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden (Bethlehem), Butler-McCook House & Garden (Hartford), Hempsted Houses (New London), Isham-Terry House (Hartford), Nathan Hale Homestead (Coventry), Palmer-Warner House (East Haddam), and Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden...

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Admission free for 2 adults and up to 4 children to the museum and galleries. Research Center is not included and appointment is needed.

Connecticut Trolley Museum

Rockville Public Library’s “Membership Sign In Code” is 708840UGK6. Please call the museum ahead of your visit to ensure hours and pass usability. With the pass patrons gain admission to the CT Trolley Museum, and one ride on an antique trolley during the visit. Admission to the CT Fire Truck Museum is also included. During general admission days, patron visit at no charge. Enjoy a 50%...

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Pass valid for $10 admission rate per person, Adult or Child, limit up to 6 people in your own family each day. The Zoo is open daily from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Pass must be picked up and returned at the library.

Connecticut's Old State House

This pass will allow free admission for up to 4 visitors. This pass is not valid for group admission or special events. To schedule a group tour, please call 860-522-6766. Print this pass and present it up on arrival at the Old State House. Only valid for the reserved date of visit.

CT State Parks Centers and Historic Buildings

Anyone in a Connecticut-registered vehicle can park free of charge at all CT State Parks and Forests year-round. The pass will waive entrance fees for two adults and four children (12 years old and younger) at State Parks where an admission fee is charged to enter a building or museum. This includes Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam and Fort Trumbull...

Florence Griswold Museum

Allows free admission for 2 adults and 2 children 18 and under into the Museum. (May not be combined with other coupons or passes. Does not include special event fees when applicable.)

Hill-Stead Museum

This pass allows 50% general admission for 2 adults & 2 children under 18. For guided tours only from 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. This pass covers House and Gallery access.

Lutz Children's Museum

Pass allows free admission for two adults and up to four children (six guests total). Tickets must be reserved in advance, and payment can be made at the Museum. Bring printed library pass when visiting museum to receive discount.

Mark Twain House

Printed Library pass can be used for discount, however, if a special date and time is preferred, tickets should be purchased in advance (up to a week ahead) via the Museum's website, or by calling the Museum directly. Use promo codes below to apply discount. Pass Discount: Buy 2 adult tickets for the price of 1 full price adult ticket (2 for 1) or buy 1 adult and 2 child tickets for the...

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

This Library Pass allows up to three (3) adults and three (3) children to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame at a discounted rate: $20.00 for Adults, $17.00 for Seniors/Students, and $15.00 for Youth (ages 5-12). Additional people with the group will be required to purchase tickets at the regular admission price. The pass must be presented at the time of admission.

New Britain Museum of American Art

This pass will admit free any four people. One adult must accompany children under 16.

New England Air Museum

Each pass allows the passholder up to five admissions at 50% off general admission; Adults (15-64) $23.00, Seniors (65&up) $18.00, and Children (4-14) $13.00. Children ages 3 and under are free. These passes will allow up to five (5) visitors 50% off our regular admission rates. This pass is not valid for pre-arranged group tours, homeschool programs, and special events days that are notated on...

New England Carousel Museum

Admits up to four individuals free to the Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History. One free ticket per child for the Carousel ride at the Carousel Museum. (Not valid for the Carousel rides in Hartford).

Noah Webster House

Admits free up to two adults and four children. One adult must accompany children under 16 to the museum. Pass is valid for general admission only. Additional fees my apply to special exhibitions, events, and programs. Library passes cannot be used for Docent-led tours. You must print the confirmation page or show it on your phone. It serves as your entrance to the Noah Webster House. Valid...

PEZ Visitor Center

Library pass entitles bearer up to 4 general admission passes to the PEZ Visitor Center. Come and experience the PEZ brand in person, with over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ! The production floor is typically not operational during weekends or holidays, but guests may look through the viewing windows to see where candy and dispensers are packaged. Print this pass. It serves...

Shore Line Trolley Museum

50% discount is valid for up to 4 individuals, limit once per day, and cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. You must print this pass. It serves as your entrance to the Museum.

Vintage Radio & Communications Museum

Admits up to four visitors free. Additional visitors at 10% discount from regular fee.

Wadsworth Atheneum

The pass provides free admission for two adults ages 18 & up. A $30 value. Free for ages 17 & younger. Library ARTpasses may not be combined with other discounts group rate admission, or private . Additional fees may apply during annual fundraisers. includng Fine Art & Flowers and Festival of Trees & Traditions. Additional fees may be applied to some special exhibitions. Pass does not apply...

Webb Deane Stevens House

Admits up to two parents and two children for no charge to the regular three-house tour and exhibits. Pass is not valid for special events or exhibits. Note: Museum is open from May - October.