To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
American Precision Museum
196 Main Street, Windsor, VT 05089
802-674-5781
https://www.americanprecision.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The American Precision Museum is located in the Robbins & Lawrence Armory—a National Historic Landmark—in Windsor, Vermont. It houses the collection of historic machine tools, related books, and archival materials of founder Edwin A. Battison, a former curator of Mechanical Engineering at the Smithsonian. Exhibits include “Shaping America,” which explores the relationship of machinists and tool builders to important American history; “The Science and Technology of Measurement;” and an orientation film entitled “Igniting Innovation: The Manufacturing Revolution in Precision Valley.” The exhibits, museum shop, and rest rooms are wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair is available for our visitors to use. There is a museum shop on the premises.
Categories: Family, History, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This pass is good for free family admission (2 adults and 2 children under 18).
*This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to circulation*
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-0124
https://www.brattleboromuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1972, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center is a non-collecting contemporary art museum, presenting 15 to 20 exhibitions annually in its six galleries. Work is drawn from collectors, galleries, other institutions, and artists themselves. BMAC is wheelchair-accessible, and a guest wheelchair is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon request and with advance notice, an ASL interpreter may be provided.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission to the museum for all members of a single household (parents, children, caregivers)
Free or reduced admission to many events
Invitations to exhibit openings and special events
10% discount in the BMAC gift shop
50% off admission at the Hall Art Foundation in Reading, Vermont
This is a checkout pass that needs to be returned to the library after each use. It is due back by 10 AM the day after the reservation
Cheshire Children's Museum
149 Emerald Street, Unit C, Keene, NH 03431
603-903-1800
https://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Dedicated to experiential learning and play, the 5,000 sq. ft. Cheshire Children's Museum is home to 22 unique hands-on exhibits for children, including Space Station, News Anchor Desk, Auto Repair Shop, Post Office, Construction Zone, Veterinarian Clinic, NH Cog Railway, A Day on the Water, Lego Station, and Puzzle Station, among others. There is also a dedicated play space—the Monadnock Munchkin zone—for those under the age of three.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
*** Museum Closed for Renovation Sept 1–25, Reopening Sept 26! ***
One pass per day. Each pass admits four people for half price.
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass allows half-price admission for two adults and two children to the museum and wildlife center.
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
**This coupon is not valid for the Planetarium, Explorer Express Train or the Tree Canopy Walkway.**
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
https://www.carlemuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located in Amherst, MA, is the first sizable institution dedicated to picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. Its collection encompasses more than 11,000 objects—7,300 of which are illustrations—including art by Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Leo Lionni. On the 40,000 sq. ft. premises are three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and a gift shop.
Categories: Art, Children, Family
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One pass is available; it offers free admission to two adults and up to four children.
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
The Fort at No. 4
267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, NH 03603
603-826-5700
https://www.fortat4.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Fort at No 4 is a re-creation of what was once the northernmost English colony in the United States. (No 4 refers to its designation as one of the 32 plantations set up by the Massachusetts government along the Connecticut River.) Located in western New Hampshire, the museum depicts colonial life during this era and details the relationship between colonists and indigenous inhabitants of the area, mostly the Abenaki people. The original fort was constructed in 1740 to keep out native populations. A recreation of the fort's homes, outhouses, wells and stockade now serve as an outdoor museum, home to reenactments of battles from wars throughout the Colonial era, including the Revolutionary war. The museum is generally open on the weekends, as well as for special events. Check the website for up-to-date information. There are accessible entrances and restrooms.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Benefits include:
Freed admission for up to 2 families (each family consisting of 2 adults of the same household with accompanying minor children and/or grandchildren). One pass per household.
Admission to reenactment, living history, and garrison weekends such as Intercolonial Wars, Revolutionary War Weekend, Garrison Weekends, and Children's Living History Weekend
Pass is NOT usable for special events, afterhours events, or fundraising events
*This is a checkout pass and needs to be returned by 10AM the day after use*
Click here for hours and general admission rates and information: https://www.fortat4.org
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
The Gardner Museum houses the collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a local patron of the arts who died in 1924, in a building she commissioned to look like a 15th century Venetian palazzo. The center of the original building showcases courtyard plantings that reflect the seasons as they evolve throughout the year. In addition to her collection, which remains displayed exactly she arranged it per her will, there are changing exhibitions, concerts, lectures, family events, and an artist-in-residence program. In 2012, the museum opened an addition designed by Renzo Piano that houses a space for their concert series.
Categories: Art, Family, Music
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Admission must be purchased online in advance. This coupon pass provides borrowers with a promo code that can be used to purchase discounted admission. This pass reservation does not guarantee entry to the museum. Both the coupon pass and the reserved time admission tickets are required for entry to the Museum.
This pass is valid for 4 adults at $5 admission per person. Children under the age of 18 are always admitted free of charge. Tickets MUST be purchased prior to visiting the museum. This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum.
To redeem online:
1. Pick up your coupon pass at the Keene Public Library
2. Go to https:/tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
3. Submit the promo code (found on your coupon pass) in the box at the top of the screen. This must be done FIRST before anything else can be done in order to get the discount option.
4. Select the visit date and a time to enter
5. Add desired number of tickets by selecting the library pass option that will appear above the adult ticket price option. The discount works for up to 4 Adult priced tickets. Any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets)
6. Login or create an account
7. Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout)
PATRONS MUST PRESENT BOTH THIS LIBRARY PASS AND THEIR RESERVED TIMED MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM. For information on current hours click the link below.
https://www.gardnermuseum.org/visit
John Hay Estate at The Fells
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-4789
https://thefells.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Fells, originally the summer home of 20th century American statesman John Milton Hay, is an 83.5 acre estate with a 22-colonial Revival home, extensive formal and informal gardens, and trails overlooking Lake Sunapee. The property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes land and buildings originally part of the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1987 for migratory bird conservation. Guided and self-guided tours of the garden and house, which include history and ecology exhibits and an art gallery, are available—check the website before going. A souvenir shop is on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Two passes are available daily; each pass admits two adults and all accompanying children under 18. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Magic Wings
281 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373
413-665-2805
https://www.magicwings.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens, opened in 2000, consists of an 18,400-square foot facility with an 8,000-sq. ft. glass conservatory filled with butterflies, moths and tropical vegetation. The conservatory is home to some 4,000 free-flying foreign and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment that includes exotic reptiles, frogs, fish, birds & insects. There is a gift store and food court on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Two passes are available. Each pass provides free admission to two people. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household.
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
603-622-7531
https://www.manchesterhistoric.org/millyard-museum/
[Details/Reserve]
The Millyard Museum is housed in Mill No. 3 in the historic Amoskeag Millyard. The Museum features a permanent exhibit that tells the story of Manchester and the people who have lived and worked here—including the native peoples who fished at Amoskeag Falls 11,000 years ago; the area's early farmers and lumbermen; and the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, critical to the development of the city and once one of the largest textile producing companies in the world. The Museum's Henry M. Fuller State Theatre Gallery features rotating exhibitions on a variety of topics. There is a museum shop on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Two passes per day. Each pass offers free admission for up to 4 people to the Millyard Museum and the MHA Research Center. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Mariposa Museum
26 Main Street, Peterborough, NH 03458
603-924-4555
https://www.mariposamuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Originally a museum of folk art, the Mariposa Museum now additionally explores human experience and culture through a range of media. Changing exhibits—for all ages—are presented with the intention of fostering understanding of the world in its diversity. In addition to the exhibits, the museum is home to the “Inventing Room,” with a library of stories from around the world; cabinets of crafts and games to try; a hands-on puppet theatre; a child-sized play kitchen; floor puzzles; and musical instruments to play. There is a gift shop on the premises. The Mariposa is ADA-compliant with an elevator, spacious passageways and restrooms, and exhibits at multiple eye-level heights.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, Music
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One pass per day. Each provides free admission to one adult and two children.
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827
https://www.starhop.com/
[Details/Reserve]
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, located in Concord, NH, is dedicated to the two astronauts who came from the granite state—Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. The museum offers a range of permanent and changing exhibits that focus on astronomy, aviation, earth and space science, including full-sized replicas of Mercury 7 and Mercury-Redstone rockets, a 1956 XF8U-3 Crusader jet, and items from Star Trek movies, a planetarium, and an observatory. There is a museum shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
* Two passes are available each day the center is open. Each pass is valid for free admission to the Discovery Center exhibit halls for four people. There is a charge of $7 per person for the Planetarium shows. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
**Reservations are required. Call ahead. * *
* Library passes can be used for our monthly Super Stellar Fridays! These occur on the first Friday evening of every month. For more information, visit www.starhop.com/ssf
Montshire Museum of Science
1 Montshire Road, Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-2200
https://www.montshire.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Situated on 110 acres in Norwich, VT near the Connecticut River, the Montshire Museum of Science is dedicated to fostering a community of lifelong learners through engagement with science. The museum has over 150 hands-on exhibits on nature, technology, astronomy, and the physical sciences. The grounds are home to a forest-inspired play area, nature trails, a 3-mile Planet Walk, and—during warm weather months—the David Goudy Science Park, which features a host of interactive water-based exhibits centered around The Rill, a 250-foot long watercourse. There is a gift shop on the premises. The museum's first and second floors and bathrooms are entirely wheelchair accessible, with an elevator providing access to the second floor. Several outdoor exhibits and walking trails are wheelchair accessible with assistance. An adult-sized wheelchair is available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Two passes are available. Each pass provides free admission for one person. Both passes may be taken on one account.
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
18 Highlawn Road, Warner, NH 03278
603-456-2600
https://www.indianmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, located on 12 1/2 acres in Warner, NH, is dedicated to Native American culture across North America, both past and present. Outside, the Medicine Woods includes plants, shrubs, and trees used by Native Americans for food, medicine, dye, shelter and tools. Inside, exhibits in the galleries and the lobby present artifacts from tribes from all over the country, as well as contemporary work. There is a gift shop on premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Three passes per day are available. One pass is available per household.
Each pass admits two guests.
Children under 6 are free.
Passes are for museum admission only.
Visitors are encouraged to call the museum or visit their website to verify days and hours before their visit.
The medicine woods trail, arboretum, and pavilion are always free to enjoy.
*New this year: Pass is a checkout pass now and must be returned by 10 AM the day after your visit.*
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
One coupon is available for each day. The coupon admits two people with a $10.00 per person admission fee and may be used whenever the museum is open.
The coupon may also purchase special exhibit tickets for an additional $10.00 per person.
BEGINNING JANUARY 20, 2026, CUPON WILL ADMIT UP TO TWO ADULTS FOR $15 EACH and FOUR YOUTH 7-17 $10 EACH.
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world's largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
One coupon is available for each day. This coupon admits four people into the Exhibit Halls for half price.
The coupon does not include discounts on tickets for the Omni Theater, Planetarium, or Laser Show and cannot be used to purchase combination tickets.
This is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
* The museum will close at 2:00 PM on November 27th and December 24th 2024.*
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each coupon admits up to 4 people for a 50% off reduction from the standard admission rate, per person.
Pass is a coupon pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
Pass is only available for date indicated on ticket.
Pass available September through May.
New Hampshire Historical Society
30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
603-228-6688
https://www.nhhistory.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society collects objects, books, manuscripts, and images that document New Hampshire's history. Exhibitions at their headquarters in Concord, NH contain a range of objects, photographs, and documents that illuminate the state's history, art, and culture. These include Native American artifacts; items from the Revolutionary period through the Civil War and World War II; the 1818 eagle that once sat atop the state capitol; portraits of notable New Hampshire residents such as Franklin Pierce and Daniel Webster; early furniture, silver, and other decorative arts; 19th-century White Mountain landscape paintings; and memorabilia from New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primaries. Temporary exhibitions focus on various aspects of the society's holdings. Research may be conducted in the on-site library.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Two family passes for free admission are available. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-1100
http://www.strawberybanke.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Strawbery Banke Museum is located in the South End Historic District of Portsmouth, NH, on a 10-acre campus that features more than 37 restored buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries. Visitors may visit the historic buildings, some with staff in period dress engaged in traditional crafts such as boat-building, coopering, and wood-working; enjoy interactive exhibits about the history of the neighborhood and its preservation; and stroll and appreciate the heritage gardens and orchards, various heirloom breeds, and beehives. Themed centers provide different pathways for understanding the history. A museum store and a couple of restaurants are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Two passes are available. Each pass provides free admission to a family of two adults and their accompanying children under 17 per day from May 1 through October 31. Per our museum pass policy adopted on 3/25/25 museum passes are limited to one pass per household
• Free museum admission for up to 2 households per day from April 26th through October 26 (closed on Tuesdays---check our website for hours)
• Free admission for up to 2 households to Springfest Ghosts on the Banke, and Candlelight Stroll
• Free admission to Tuesdays on the Terrace Concert Series — Strawbery Banke Museum
• 50% discount on admission to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
VINS Nature Center
149 Natures Way, Quechee, VT 05059
802-359-5000
https://www.vinsweb.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Headquartered in Quechee, VT, on 47 acres of forest, meadow, and rolling hills, the VINS Nature Center features 17 state-of-the-art raptor enclosures that house hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, and other birds of prey. In addition, the site has two songbird aviaries, home to a cedar waxed wings, cardinals, and other species; the Forest Canopy Walk; interpretive nature trails; the heated four-season Neale Pavilion; and the outdoor August Pavilion. Exhibits at the Center include “Birds Are Dinosaurs,” the Adventure Playscape, and the Forest Exhibit. The VINS Nature Center campus is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and the McKnight Trail and the Forest Canopy Walk are ADA-accessible. There is a gift shop in the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One pass per day is available, which admits up to four people for $10 each.
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-4406
http://www.worcesterart.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Worcester Art Museum is recognized for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media created over the last 5 millennia. Works include those by El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Paul Revere, and Nam June Paik. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan—including some contemporary art. Of note are the floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch (Syria) in the entrance, the Japanese print collection, and the “Arms and Armor” collection. There is a café, museum shop, and library on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Military
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One pass per day. Each pass admits two people for half-price admission. Children under 17 are free.
Pass members may enjoy use of the Museum's Library as a resource for free.
Pass is not valid for any other discounts on special programming or lectures. Passes may not be used during Flora in Winter or other special events.
Pass must be returned to the library by 10 AM the day after the reservation. Pass may be returned in the drop box.