Park, Museum and Aquarium Day Passes

Passes with free or reduced entry rates are available at the library for the Connecticut facilities listed below. Read the additional guidelines on the pass and check the websites for complete visitor information.
  • Physical passes must be checked out in person at the library.
  • Any adult with a valid CT library card can borrow a pass for a two-day period.
  • Limit one pass per family per loan period.
  • No extensions of the loan time will be allowed.
  • Passes must be returned to the library.  Book drop return is acceptable if pass is placed in an envelope.
  • Replacement fee of $50 will be charged for a lost pass.
The Wadsworth
600 Main Street
​Hartford, Connecticut. 
https://www.thewadsworth.org/

Founded in 1842 and opened in 1844, it is the oldest continually operating public art museum in the United States.[5]
​Purchase one adult or Senior admission (age 18+), receive one adult or senior or 2 youth admissions for free.  The passes may be used to register for daily public tours at no extra cost. 
Library ART passes may not be combined with other discounts or group rates.
Additional fees apply during annual fundraisers, including Fine Art & Flowers and Festival of Trees & Traditions.
Library ART passes do not apply to films or special event ticketing.
​The Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103
​(860) 724-3623
https://ctsciencecenter.org

Hours: Visit website for more information
​The coupon is good for 20% off the regular price of a General Admission ticket for up to 4 people. Only one coupon will be accepted per party.

The CT Science Center is a great place for hands-on-fun and exploration for families and visitors oa all ages, with  more than 165 interactive exhibits to discover.
CT Old State House
800 Main St.
​Hartford, CT 06103
https://cga.ct.gov/osh
​The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.

Free for up to 4 visitors​
CT State Parks & Historic Buildings Day Pass
  • Dinosaur State Park and Visitor Center, Rocky Hill
  • Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
  • Fort Trumbull State Park and Visitor Center, New London
https://ctparks.com/NCLI
Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (12 years and under).
CT Landmarks Museum Pass
  • Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Bethlehem
  • Butler-McCook House & Garden, Hartford
  • Hempsted Houses, New London
  • Isham-Terry House, Hartford
  • Nathan Hale Homestead, Coventry
  • Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, Suffield
​www.ctlandmarks.org
Free tour admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children, ages 6-18.  6 and under are free.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
625 Williams Street
New London, CT 06320
860-443-2545
http://lymanallyn.org
Up to 6 people free.
Access to special exhibitions and select public programs.
​10% Museum Shop discount
The Institute For American Indian Studies
35 Curtis Road
Washington, CT 06793
​860-868-0518
https://www.iaismuseum.org/
Half price for up to 5 people
​10% off gift shop items