East Hartford Library- Museum Passes

Museum Passes

How Do I Get a Museum Pass?

Passes may be reserved only one day in advance, either by phone or in person.
You do not need to be an East Hartford resident to use the pass, but you do need your valid adult library card from your town. A driver's license is not acceptable.
Patrons must pick up the pass by noon of the day for which it is reserved, or they may lose their reservation.
Only one pas per adult library card is allowed.
Family members cannot check out the same pass more than once within thirty (30) days.
A TEN DOLLAR security deposit (cash only) is required to borrow the pass. The deposit is refunded if the pass is returned on time.

When Does the Museum Pass Need to be Returned?

The museum pass is charged out for 2 days. The pass can be returned up to the closing of the library on the second day. If the pass is returned late, the library keeps the security deposit. There is a fine of $10.00 per day if the pass is not returned. Museum passes are not renewable.

Should I Call the Museum for Hours and Fees?

Yes. Museums will often change their hours or increase fees. Passes may not cover the total cost of admission. It is a good idea to call the museum you are interested in ahead of time, or check their website for the most up-to-date information.

		American Clock and Watch Museum 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT. Telephone # 860-583-6070. Free admission for 2 adults and 3 children.

		Basketball Hall of Fame 1000 West Columbus Ave. Springfield, MA. Telephone # 413-781-6500, or 877-4HOOPLA. Reduced admission for 3 adults and 3 children.

		Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Telephone # 203-394-6565. Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children with pass.

		Children's Museum of West Hartford 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT. Telephone # 860-231-2824. One free admission with purchased admission. Up to 4 free admissions per pass.

		Connecticut's Old State House Museum 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT. Telephone # 860-522-6766. Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children.

		Connecticut Trolley Museum 58 North Road, East Windsor. CT. Telephone # 860-627-6540. Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children. Open April - October and weekends November and December.

		Discovery Museum and Planetarium 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. Telephone # 203-372-3521. Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children.

		Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA. Telephone # 413-658-1100. Free Admission for 2 adults and 4 children.

		Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, Hartford, CT. Telephone # 860-522-9258. Free admission for 2 people.

		Hill-Stead Museum 35 Mountain Rd. Farmington, CT. Telephone # 860-677-4787. Free admission for 1 adult and 2 children.

		Imagine Nation 1 Pleasant St. Bristol, CT. Telephone # 860-314-1400. Free admission for up to 4 people.

		Lutz Children's Museum 247 South Main Street, Manchester, CT. Telephone # 860-649-2838. Pass may be used for 4 people from the same household.

		Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk 10 N. Water Street, Norwalk CT. Telephone # 203-852-0700. $2 off combination admission to aquarium and imax, good for up to 6 people per visit.

		Mark Twain House 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT. Telephone # 860-247-0998. Free admission for 1 adult or 2 children with the purchase of an adult pass.

		Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT. Telephone # 800-411-9671. Half price admission to permanent exhibits. Excludes paid events. For 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. 10 percent discount at the museum shop.

		Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT. Telephone # 860-572-5955. $6.00 off adult and $4.00 off child admission for 2 adults and 2 children (3 - 17).

		Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT. Telephone # 860-572-0711. Half price admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children (under 17 years old).

		New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT. Telephone # 860-229-0257. Free admission for up to 4 people.

		New England Air Museum Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT. Telephone # 860-623-3305. Reduced admission for adults. Free admission for up to 2 children ages 4 - 11. Children 3 and under are free.

		New England Carousel Museum 95 Riverside Avenue, Route 72, Bristol, CT. Telephone # 860-585-5411. Reduced admission. Admission includes Fire History Museum. Closed January and February.

		Peabody Museum of Natural History 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven CT. Telephone # 203-432-5050. $5 off each admission of up to 4 people. Free admission on Thursday afternoons from 2pm - 5pm. Pass not honored the month of February.

		Roger Williams Park Zoo 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI. Telephone # 401-785-3510. $3 off each admission of up to 4 people.

		Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA. Telephone # 800-625-7738. Springfield Science Museum, GWV Smith Art Museum, CT Valley Historical Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Half price admission to all 4 museums for 4 people per day. The pass does not apply to special exhibitions or programs.

		State Parks & Forests Day Pass Telephone # 860-424-3200 or 866-287-2757 (toll free). Waives vehicle entrance fees (valid for private vehicles carrying fewer than 12 passengers) at CT State Park & Forest Recreation areas. Pass valid for 2 adults and 4 children at state historical sites, plus Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks.

		TIMEXPO- The Timex Museum 175 Union Street, Waterbury, CT. Telephone # 800-225-7742. Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children.

		Wadsworth Atheneum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT. Telephone # 860-278-2670. Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6-17). Special exhibits are extra.