To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Museums
Bedrock Gardens
19 High Road, Lee, NH 03861
603-659-2993
https://www.bedrockgardens.org/
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Bedrock Gardens
Originally an historic farm and private garden, Bedrock Gardens is now a public garden that features unusual botanical specimens and sculpture by co-founder Jill Nooney. The 37-acre site is home to over a thousand different plant species, an 18th century farmhouse, various gardens, a wildlife pond, two miles of woodland paths, a Japanese tea house, and many structural elements that contribute to the uniqueness of the landscape. They are typically closed during the winter months, so check the website for details on the schedule.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Bedrock Gardens is a nonprofit public garden that integrates unusual botanical specimens, unique sculptures, and interesting landscape design and features into an inspiring journey. This 30-acre site has recently transitioned from a historic farm and private garden to a public oasis of horticulture, art, and inspiration.
BEDROCK GARDENS WILL REOPEN FOR THE SEASON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13.
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10-4pm
*Open 1st and 3rd weekends of the month
During the season - This pass admits up to 2 adults and their children/grandchildren for FREE (Excludes special events)
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.
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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Boston Children's Museum
Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers' Bureau, the Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest children's museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
A total of four people can receive half-price admission with each discount coupon. Additional party members will need to pay full price.
On the day of your visit, bring your tickets and your library discount coupon. These can be printed out or shown on your smartphone or tablet.
HOURS:
WED-MON: 9am-4pm
TUES: CLOSED
**On the first Saturday of each month, the Museum opens at 10am
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road, RT 171, Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-476-5900
http://www.castleintheclouds.org/
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Castle in the Clouds
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Castle in the Clouds is currently closed. The museum will reopen for the 2026 season on May 23.
The Castle Library pass is valid for the free admission of ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH, and a 50% admission discount for ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH. It is NOT valid for special events or programs.
2026 Hours of Operation:
Open daily May 23 - October 25, 2026
10AM - 5:30PM
*Tickets sold until 4PM
The mansion closes early on days that weddings are taking place on the property. See castleintheclouds.org for more information.
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 & Theatre of Maine
250 Thompson's Point Road, Portland, ME 04102
207-828-1234
https://www.kitetails.org/
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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
In 2021, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine relocated to a new, three-story, 30,000 sq. ft. building in the Portland neighborhood of Libbytown. Interactive exhibits at the museum focus on play-based experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math); arts and culture; performing and visual arts; and early childhood education. These include a one-of-a-kind periscopic camera obscura, a stone labyrinth, a giant interactive ball sculpture, an observation beehive, a dress-up theatre, water tables, a teaching garden, a “Meet our Neighbors” gallery, a makerspace, a Maine watershed exhibit, and indoor and outdoor climbing structures. For an additional fee, the theatre regularly presents plays aimed at young audiences in its 100-seat auditorium. The entire Museum & Theatre is ADA accessible.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
To reserve this pass, an email address is required.
A library pass entitles the holder to a 50% discount on Museum admission to the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine for up to one party of 4 people per day. The pass may only be used once per day. Each additional visitor will be charged regular admission fees. The pass is not valid for theatre productions or paid programs and does not entitle the holder to members-only events or benefits.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am - 4pm
Sat-Sun: 9am - 4pm
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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Children's Museum of New Hampshire
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
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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Currier Museum of Art
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
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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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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 as 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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
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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John Hay Estate at The Fells
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
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. Remember to bring your DPL Library Card!
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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McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
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
Email address required to reserve pass
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.
Mount Washington Observatory
Sherman Adams Visitor Center, Mt. Washington Auto Road, North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-2137
https://mountwashington.org/
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Mount Washington Observatory
At a staggering 6,288 feet above sea level, the Mount Washington Observatory is a working weather station at the summit of the mountain, known for its extreme weather. Collecting and disseminating weather and climate data is its primary purpose, but visitors can get guided tours of the station given 45 minutes notice. These tours let visitors in on the lives of the climate scientists who work and stay there, including the instruments used to develop forecasts. Visitors need not scale the famous peak to visit its summit, as there are roads and rail lines available to take them there. Once there, the museum is housed in the Sherman Adams Visitor Center, which features a gift shop and concessions. These features are open to the public seasonally, so check the website for details. New Hampshire's state parks have a commitment to accessibility, which includes wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms, but the terrain is, by nature, rocky.
Categories: Family, Nature, Tours, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Library patrons can enjoy free tours of Mount Washington Observatory’s world-famous weather station when Mount Washington State Park is open (Mid-May to Mid-October). On weekdays in July, these memberships also include special deals for patrons to ride the Mount Washington Cog Railway Company (Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Adult Ticket FREE).
— Free weather station tour for family with two adults and up to three kids (age 17 and under)
— Patrons can book in advance here: https://mountwashington.org/education/weather-station-tours/
— Patrons can also bring the Library Pass to Extreme Mount Washington Museum on the summit (lower level), though space could be limited and advance reservations are recommended.
— Free access to Gladys Brooks Memorial Library (appointments by request).
— Email bfitzgerald@mountwashington.org and kmarsh@mountwashington.org for help or with questions.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
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Museum of Fine Arts
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
This pass provides discounted admission for up to TWO adults ($15/each) and FOUR youths (7-17) $10 admission (general and special exhibition). Children 6 and under are always free. Not valid for special events.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PASS. You will receive a promo code via email to book discounted tickets with the museum. You'll need to click the colored button that says ACCESS PASS within the email. DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE DASH (-) IN THE PROMO CODE
This pass DOES NOT guarantee admission. Tickets may be reserved in advance online here using email promo code.
Museum hours (Last entry 30 minutes before closing):
SAT-MON: 10am-5pm
TUES: Closed
WED: 10am-5pm
TH-FRI: 10am-10pm
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.
Museum of Science
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
THIS IS A DIGITAL PASS. You will receive a confirmation pass by email.
Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or digitally on phone). When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to purchase Exhibit Hall tickets.
This pass provides 50% off general admission for FOUR people to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are always free.
[Full price Tickets are currently $29 for Adults, $24 for children 3-11, and $25 for Seniors 60+]
If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Hall passes in advance, please call 617-723-2500 (9–5pm daily).
If you cannot display the pass on your phone and need help printing, visit the library for assistance.
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.
During Dover Public Library’s renovation, some museum pass renewals are taking longer than usual. Please be patient as we wait for this pass to be renewed. If you’re interested, call us at 603-516-6050 to check. We can always take down your information and get back to you as soon as the pass is back. Thank you for your understanding.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
New England Aquarium
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
— This coupon allows 50% off admission for 4 people to the New England Aquarium. Children under 3 are free.
— This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for admission
— Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
— Review the Aquarium’s website atwww.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
— Valid only for Aquarium admission.
— This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
— You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance.
— In the event of an Aquarium closure due to inclement weather, we will honor passes up to a week after the original date as well.
— Please reserve only for the date you intend to visit the museum, as this is a digital discount pass and will be delivered electronically. We only have one pass available each day and strive to offer as many patrons as possible the opportunity to use it.
During Dover Public Library’s renovation, some museum pass renewals are taking longer than usual. Please be patient as we wait for this pass to be renewed. If you’re interested, call us at 603-516-6050 to check. We can always take down your information and get back to you as soon as the pass is back. Thank you for your understanding.
New Hampshire Historical Society
30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301
603-228-6688
https://www.nhhistory.org/
[Details/Reserve]
New Hampshire Historical Society
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: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
All exhibits are open to the public - Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. You must make a reservation with the Historical Society to use the research library.
Pass provides free admission for 4 adults, children under 18 are free. Full-time students and active military personnel and their families also are admitted free of charge with a valid ID.
This museum offers exciting exhibitions on the State's rich heritage and traditions as well as a variety of programs for children and adults throughout the year. Pick up at Adult Circulation Desk.
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.
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3556
http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/
[Details/Reserve]
New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The park system includes beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, waysides, natural areas, a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. A list of these, along with trail maps which may be downloaded as pdf files, may be found on their website. The pass provides access to most locations in the system, though there are a few exceptions.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each day pass is valid for the date listed on the pass and grants admission to all day-use parks for two adults and up to four dependents. It is not valid at Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach, Wallis Sands State Park, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, or the Flume Gorge and it is not valid for use at the metered parking on the seacoast or for camping. Most of the parks are only open from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend, except for Monadnock State Park, which is open year-round. Please check individual state parks for closures, rules, and regulations.
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.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500
http://www.pem.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Peabody Essex Museum
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
This is a DIGITAL PASS. This pass allows FREE entry for up to two adults (Visitors 21 and under always free). Only valid for general and special exhibition admissions.
HOURS:
Thurs-Mon: 10-5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Limited on-street parking is available around Salem Common and at two-hour meters. But there are several parking garages nearby, see website for details.
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/
[Details/Reserve]
Portland Art Museum
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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/
[Details/Reserve]
Seacoast Science Center
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass
This pass admits two adults and up to four children at 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.
Current Schedule: WINTER HOURS
WINTER: Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm (closed Monday & Tuesday)
* Open all week during Local School Vacation Weeks, 10am-4pm
SUMMER: Closed to the public on Mondays
*NEW for 2026* Sensory Friendly Hour: Every Sunday, 9-10am (visit Accessibility page for more information). Please note: This early hour is exclusively for those with sensory needs.
All visitors must make reservations with the museum for timed tickets before visiting. Walk-ins subject to availability.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7194
http://www.nhnature.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
During the season – the pass provides discounted ($13 each) trail admissions for four people.
Plan approximately 2.5 hours to walk the animal trail (featuring close-up views of black bears, coyotes, 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
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: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Email address required to reserve pass.
Strawbery Banke’s historic houses are open seasonally from April 24 through November 1, 2026, and for special events and programs throughout the year.
This pass provides free museum admission for up to 2 families per day during the season. Additionally, during the off-season, the pass provides free admission for up to 4 individuals to Spring Signature Event, Ghosts on the Banke, and Candlelight Stroll (excludes the Member Preview Night). And a 50% discount on admission to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond during the winter months.
Self-Guided Tours (General Admission):
Wed–Mon: 10AM - 4PM
Extended Summer Hours:
Sat/Sun in July & August: 10AM - 5PM
Guided Tours:
June 23-October 27
Tuesdays: 10AM - 2PM
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you need to cancel a booking, please contact the library as soon as possible, to allow someone else the opportunity to use it.
Woodman Museum
182 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-1038
http://woodmanmuseum.org/
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Woodman Museum
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This library pass provides discounted admission for two visitors for the price of one, or 50% off for a single visitor. Discount is for general admission only, and is not valid for tours or events.
April-November Hours:
Wed – Sun: 10am – 5pm
*Check website or social media for closure updates throughout the season.
Docent led tours are available at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM.
The last museum tour departs at 3:30pm.
The Thom Hindle Gallery at the Keefe House at the Woodman – 15 Summer Street, Dover, NH is open for special exhibitions.
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance.
During Dover Public Library’s renovation, some museum pass renewals are taking longer than usual. Please be patient as we wait for this pass to be renewed. If you’re interested, call us at 603-516-6050 to check. We can always take down your information and get back to you as soon as the pass is back. Thank you for your understanding.
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
603-569-1212
https://www.wrightmuseum.org/
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Wright Museum of World War II
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The Wright Museum of WWII is currently closed. They will reopen on May 1st for the 2026 season. Group visits by appointment only.
The Wright Museum will be open May 1st through October 31st, 2026.
Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10AM - 4PM
Sundays: 12PM - 4PM
*Last tickets sold at 3PM
During the season, this pass provides free admission for 2 adults/seniors and up to 4 children (18 and under).
You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance.