Museums & More
As Museums and Institutions are slowly beginning to open, we are working out the details of each pass. Each location has different protocols, hours, and pass usage rules in place. Please check back soon to start reserving passes again!
The Library offers passes for free or discounted admission to many local and regional museums and other attractions. You may make your museum pass reservations online - with the exception of the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and Port City Makerspace. Remember, you must pick up the actual museum pass at the Information Desk in the Library's Reference Department. Passes should be picked up the day you are using them or the day before, with the exception of holidays when the library is closed. You will need your library card to make a reservation and to pick up the pass.
- Check for available passes by museum.
- Check for available passes by date.
- View your current reservations or cancel a reservation.
For assistance, call the Reference Department at (603) 766-1720.
New England Region
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HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND (Regional) HistoricNewEngland.org Two passes, each admitting up to two adults and their children for free to any of their properties and library. Check website for hours at each property.
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New Hampshire
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CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE (Canterbury) shakers.org One pass for free admission for two adults and two children. Additional guests are admitted at 1/2 price.
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (Dover) childrens-museum.org One pass, admitting up to four persons at half the regular admission price.
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CURRIER MUSEUM OF ART (Manchester) currier.org One pass, admitting two adults to the museum at 50% off; all youth family members (ages 13-17) are free. Children 12 and under are always admitted free.
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MCAULIFFE-SHEPARD DISCOVERY CENTER (Concord) starhop.com Two passes, each admitting up to 4 persons for free (Hours vary greatly, please check website)
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NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Concord) nhhistory.org One pass, providing free admission for up to four adults or two adults and their children or grandchildren.
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PORT CITY MAKERSPACE (Portsmouth) portcitymakerspace.com The library has three passes per month providing a $20 discount off of one class. Limit two passes per person per year. Cannot be reserved online. Must register for class while at the library. Call 766-1720 for more information.
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SEACOAST REPERTORY THEATRE (Portsmouth) seacoastrep.org One pass for each mainstage performance, admitting two persons for free. Cannot be reserved online. Call 766-1720 for more information and ticket availability.
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SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER (Odiorne Point State Park, Rye) seacoastsciencecenter.org Two family passes, providing admission at half the regular price to the Science Center only. Check on special vacation week hours.
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SEE SCIENCE CENTER (Manchester) see-sciencecenter.org One pass, admits up to 2 people for free
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STRAWBERY BANKE MUSEUM (Portsmouth) strawberybanke.org Two passes, each providing free admission for two adults and four children. Summer schedule May-Oct, reduced hours Nov-Dec, and half-priced skating Nov-Mar.
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WOODMAN MUSEUM (Dover) woodmanmuseum.org One pass, admits 2 for the price of one, or half off. |
Massachusetts
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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (Boston) bostonchildrensmuseum.org One pass, admitting up to four persons at half the regular admission price. |
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INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (Boston) icaboston.org One pass, admitting up to two persons at $5 each. |
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ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM (Boston) gardnermuseum.org One pass, admitting up to four persons at $5 each. |
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (Boston) mfa.org One pass, admitting two persons at $10 each; children six and under admitted free. |
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE (Boston) mos.org One pass, admitting up to four persons to the Exhibit Halls at a charge of $10 per person. Turn in pass at Non-members window. Does not include admission to Omni Theater or Planetarium.
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NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (Boston) neaq.org One pass, admitting up to four persons at 50% of regular ticket prices [regular prices Adult: $31 / Child: $22]. Not available from July 1 through Labor Day. *For 2019 only, summer passes are available in celebration of the Aquarium's 50th anniversary.
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PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM (Salem) pem.org One pass, admitting two adults to the Museum for $12 each; children 16 and under admitted free. |
Maine
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MAINE (Portland) kitetails.org One pass, admitting up to four persons at half the regular admission price. |
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OGUNQUIT MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART (Ogunquit) ogunquitmuseum.org One pass, providing free admission for four people. Summer schedule May-Oct.
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PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART (Portland) portlandmuseum.org One family pass, providing free admission for two adults and up to six children under the age of 18.
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It is a good idea to reserve passes in advance, especially for weekend and vacation-week use. You may make reservations in person or over the phone by calling the Reference Department at (603) 766-1720, or you may make a reservation by museum or by date.