To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road, RT 171, Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-476-5900 http://www.castleintheclouds.org/
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16-room mansion and 5,500-acre mountaintop estate in Moultonborough, NH, overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains. Designed by Boston architect Thomas Beal for a prosperous shoe manufacturer, the mansion was completed in 1914 and is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England. The estate, which includes a stable/garage, a greenhouse, gatehouses, farm buildings and a golf course, was eventually opened to the public after a series of bad investments were made by the owner, and the house and contents auctioned off. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of the house as it was in the early 1900s; visit the Art Gallery, and hike. A gift shop and restaurant are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Music, Nature, Sky
Pass Benefits
This pass is not currently available as the Castle is closed for the season.
The Castle in the Clouds library pass will only be valid for use from May 25 – October 20, 2024
These passes provide free admission for ONE Adult and ONE Youth (ONE additional Adult and ONE additional Youth may receive a 50% discount for admission with the same pass).
Passes are seasonal and cannot be used for Special Events. Pick up pass at the Adult Circulation Desk.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002 http://www.childrens-museum.org/
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology
Pass Benefits
The Library pass provides 50% off full price admission for up to FOUR people.
This is just a reservation! You may pick up the physical pass in the Children's Room by bringing your Dover Public Library card.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144 http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
These passes provide patrons 50% off general admission to the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH for TWO adults and ANY youth family members (13-17 years). Ages 12 and under are always free.
This is just a reservation! Please pick up the physical pass at the Adult Circulation Desk.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401 http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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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 Benefits
This is a DIGITAL PASS!
You will receive an email confirmation with the promo code. Use that code to book discounted tickets with the museum.
This pass admits up to FOUR people for $5 per person. Children 0-17 are always admitted free.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
John Hay Estate at The Fells
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-4789 https://thefells.org/
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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 Benefits
This pass admits up to TWO adults and as specified by The Fells website, "accompanying household children under age 18" to the Main House and Grounds.
Please pick up this pass at the Adult Circulation Desk.
Present the pass at the Welcome Kiosk at The Fells. If the Kiosk is unattended, put the form into the Admission Box.
The pass is NOT valid for programs or events for which an additional fee applies including the Fairy Festival, Hay Day, and/or Christmas at The Fells.
In the winter, the pass only provides admission to the grounds.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827 https://www.starhop.com/
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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 Benefits
This pass provides free general admission tickets for up to FOUR people. This will allow access to the Discovery Center exhibit galleries and Science Playground. Please Note: The Science Playground is open seasonally from May-October. Weather permitting, the playground is open to the public from 11-3:30pm.
Planetarium tickets are an add-on purchase. Tickets may be purchased at the front desk or on the museum's website (current rate is $7).
Please pick up the pass at the Children's Room; remember to bring your Dover Public Library card.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 people for $12 per person for general admission only. Children under age 16 free general admission. Yin Yu Tang Chinese House and other special exhibits require additional admission fees.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PASS.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.
Portland Art Museum
7 Congress Square, Portland, ME 04101
207-775-6148 https://www.portlandmuseum.org/
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In existence since 1882, the Portland Museum of Art has grown to house a collection of over 22,000 pieces. Its holdings include works of American, European, and contemporary art, and important pieces by Maine-associated artists such as Winslow Homer, Marsden Hartley, John Marin, Louise Nevelson, three generations of the Wyeth family, and John Greenleaf Cloudman. The major European movements from Impressionism through Surrealism are represented, with works by Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, René Magritte, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, and Auguste Rodin, and more. There are also important works by George Bellows, Alfred Thompson Bricher, Abraham Walkowitz, Childe Hassam, and Fitz Henry Lane. A museum store is situated on the premises.
Pass Benefits
These passes allow free admission for 2 adults. Admission is always free for anyone 21 years and under. Fridays are free to all.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043 http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
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Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
This pass admits two adults and up to four children at for half-price admission. Library Member Pass Holders are required to pay NH State Parks use fee of $4 per adult and $2 per child from April - September. Pick up passes in Children's Room.
All visitors must make reservations with the museum for timed tickets before visiting.
Go to: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
- Click on the Admissions Tickets button.
- Choose the Pass Holder Admission option.
- Click on the date of desired visit on the booking calendar.
- Choose the desired entry time and number of tickets per age category.
If a time slot is FULL, please choose another time or date.
- For each ticket chosen, select:
- Member or Pass Holder: Pass Holder
- Type of Pass: Library
- Name of Library: type in the name of your library
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7194 http://www.nhnature.org/
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Located in Holderness, NH, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center promotes the understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world through live animal exhibits; hiking trails; a wood energy exhibit; the Water Matters Pavilion; an interactive playscape; the Kirkwood Gardens; natural science education programs; an informal public garden; and lake cruises. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Recreation
Pass Benefits
This pass is not currently available as our Library Membership for the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center only allows for seasonal discounted trail admissions.
During the season – the pass provides discounted ($12 each) trail admissions for four people. Plan approximately 2.5 hours to walk the 3/4-mile live animal trail has up close views of black bear, coyote, mountain lions, bobcats, river otters, foxes, and more in natural woodland enclosures. The trail meanders through open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks on a packed gravel path. Trailside buildings feature interactive exhibits that teach natural history concepts in meaningful and memorable ways. There are miles of other trails to explore – the Ecotone, the Forest, and the Mt. Fayal Trails. Library Patrons must bring the dated pass with them to the Admissions window at the Welcome Center. Patrons do not need to make advance reservations but trail tickets can be reserved by library pass holders at nhnature.org.
Note: Our Library Membership is only valid from May 1st through November 1st
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 Benefits
From May 1 through October 31, this pass provides free admission for 2 adults and children to the museum's historic buildings. The museum is a beautifully restored 10 acre historic Portsmouth neighborhood with over 40 historically significant buildings. The buildings are closed from November-April --except for special events. The pass also provides admission to Baby Animals, July 4th: An American Celebration, Ghosts on the Banke, and the Candlelight Stroll. [Note: Candlelight Stroll passes are very limited - please reserve only one date per family.]
In the winter, this pass provides a 50% discount on admission to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond. Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor skating rink with professionally maintained ice. Please be aware that ice conditions change frequently. (Follow the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Facebook Page for the most up-to-date schedule, closings, and changes, and/or call the rink at 603.422.0600 during the skating season.) Library passes will be honored in person at the admission desk. Library pass holders are not able to purchase tickets online.
10% off purchases at Pickwick's at the Banke (Museum gift shop) and merchandise in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.
Woodman Museum
182 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-1038 http://woodmanmuseum.org/
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Created in 1915 with money from a philanthropist interested in promoting history, science and the arts to her fellow Dover citizens, the eclectic Woodman Institute Museum includes a medicinal & industrial garden; the oldest Sycamore tree in Strafford County; and four historic houses filled with artifacts connected to the nation's and Dover's past: The Woodman House (1818), The Damm Garrison House (1675), The John Parker Hale House (1813), and The Keefe House (1825). Of note in the museum's collection is the saddle used by President Abraham Lincoln when he rode to review troops shortly before his assassination. Changing exhibitions of artwork at the Thom Hindle Gallery include works available for purchase.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Pass allows two for the prince of one or half-off the full price for one visitor
Regular Admission:
Members: Free
Adults: $15
Seniors (65+): $10
Active Military: $10
Adult Student/Teacher: $10
Child/Student (4-17): $7
Children (3 + under): FREE
EBT Cardholder Families: $3/ea
The last museum tour departs at 3:30pm. You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. You must visit the library to pick up the physical pass - Passes are available at the Adult Circulation Desk.
If you are unable to use this pass, please contact the library as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to use it.
The Woodman Museum is closed December through March 31.
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
603-569-1212 https://www.wrightmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Wolfeboro, NH, this museum is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and legacy of WWII-era Americans. This is done through special exhibits and their collection of over 14,000 items that focus on the years 1939 to 1945. Memorabilia, military vehicles of various kinds, and artifacts from the “home front” are among the things on display.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military
Pass Benefits
This pass is not currently available as the The Wright Museum of WWII is closed for the season.
The museum is open seasonally from May 1st through October 31st.
During the season – this pass provides free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children. You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. You will need to pick up the coupon pass at the Adult Circulation desk. Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.
Note: The Wright Museum of WWII is closed to public from November through April