Frequently Asked Questions
- Who may borrow a pass?
Any Connecticut resident with a valid library card. - How do I get a pass?
You may reserve a pass by calling the library at 203-879-8110 or by stopping by the library. You may also reserve a pass online by using the links above. Passes may be reserved up to 7 days in advance. - What do the passes allow?
The passes allow visits to museums, zoos, etc. for free or for a reduced rate of admission. - When are passes due back at the Library?
Passes are due back the next day by closing time.
Passes may be returned after closing time or on Sunday in the library drop box.
Available Museum Passes
To view the PDF version, click here.
Barnes Museum
85 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
860-628-5426
https://www.thebarnesmuseum.org/
Free admission for up to 2 people
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-394-6565
www.beardsleyzoo.org
$10 admission per person for up to 6 people, limited to 1 family per day
Connecticut State Parks
Free admission to Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull, and Gillette Castle State Parks
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/connecticut-state-parks-and-forests
2 adults and up to 4 children
Mattatuck Museum
144 West Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-753-0381
www.mattatuckmuseum.org
Free admission for 2 adults & their children
New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
New Britain, CT 06052
860-229-0257
www.nbmaa.org
Free admission for 4 people
(One adult must accompany children under 16)
PEZ Visitor Center
35 Prindle Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-298-0201
https://us.pez.com/
Valid for up to 4 general admission passes
The Wadsworth
600 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-2670
www.thewadsworth.org/
1 free general admission or up to 2 free Youth (12-17) general admission with the purchase of one Adult or Senior admission.
The passes may be used to register for daily public tours at no extra cost
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
625 Williams St
New London, CT 06320
860-443-2545
lymanallyn.org
Free admission for library patrons & families of up to 6 people with access to special exhibitions.
A 10% discount in the Museum shop.
Free Coupons
while supplies last
Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum
1188 Highland Avenue Building B
Cheshire, CT 06410
203-699-3822
http://www.barkermuseum.com/
Buy one admission, get one free
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
860-520-2160
https://ctsciencecenter.org/
20% off General Admission for up to 4 people