Museum Passes

Museum Passes are available for Hamden residents through the generosity of the Friends of the Hamden Library. Hamden residents only. One pass per family. Passes cannot be reserved. Museum passes are due before closing on the day after they are checked out. Please be courteous and return your pass at the Info Desk on time. Passes are not renewable. Pass may be returned in the video drop only, in a clearly marked envelope. Overdue fines for a late pass are $10 per day. Replacement cost for a lost pass varies from $75 to $250.

Pass Status	American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street, New York, NY 212-769-5100 One of the largest and most celebrated scientific research and education institution in the world, with collections of more than 32 million specimens and artifacts. Pass offers FREE general admission for 2 adults and up to four children
Pass Status	The Barnum Museum 820 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-331-1104 Dedicated to the life of P.T. Barnum and those who were influenced by his presence in their lives. Exhibits include a miniature circus model, ancient mummy, historic costumes, Tom Thumb carriages. Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children free; 10% discount at the gift shop
Pass Status	Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 203-394-6565 The state's only zoo features primarily North and South American animals, including several endangered species, a tropcal rain forest with free-flight aviary, New England farmyard and carousel. Pass provides FREE admission for 2 adults and 4 children
Pass Status	The Children's Museum 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119 860-231-2824 Hands-on exhibits, live animals, digital planetarium shows, science demonstrations and a variety of educational programs. Pass provides FREE admission for one child with every paid adult.
Pass Status	Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 860-522-6766 1796 National Historic Landmark is one of the nation’s oldest state houses; features an interactive, multimedia exhibit which tells the story of Hartford and the importance of history in our lives. FREE regular admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children. The pass does not cover admission for after-hour events.
Pass Status	Connecticut State Parks and Forests Day Pass various locations This pass is valid from now until December 31, 2010 and covers the cost of parking at state parks and forests where there is a charge. This includes beach state parks as well as inland parks. The pass also covers admission for two adults and four children at state historical sites and exhibit centers at Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks. The pass is not valid for groups or vehicles carrying more than 12 passengers.
Pass Status	Discovery Museum 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 203-372-3521 An interactive science museum with hands-on displays, permanent and traveling exhibits, gift shop, and food court. Challenger Learning Center featuring computer-simulated space missions; planetarium shows. Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children free
Pass Status	Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06881 203-227-7253 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with trails. Museum with natural science exhibits, hands-on activities, and live animal hall. Pass provides FREE admission for up to four people.
Pass Status	Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 203-777-1833 “Inventing Change” outlines the Whitney legacy of the site. Water Learning Lab, an outdoor learning environment, open May-Oct. Pass provides FREE admission for a family of four.
Pass Status	Imagine Nation Museum One Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 860-314-1400 Explore a world of wonder and imagination at this hands-on interactive museum for children age 10 and under. Education programs, camps, family events. Pass provides admission for a family of four.
Pass Status	Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington Depot, CT 06793 860-868-0518 Artifacts and art from 10,000 years ago to the present; longhouse exhibit, simulated Archaeological Site, replica of a Algonkian village, gift shop. Pass provides admission for 1 family.
Pass Status	Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk 10 North Water Steet, Norwalk, CT 06854 203-852-0700 Come nose-to-nose with sharks, inches away from seals, river otters, sea turtles, jelly fish and more. Pass provides discounted Rate: $2.00 off combination ticket (Aquarium and IMAX) for up to 6 people
Pass Status	Mark Twain House and Museum 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 860-247-0998 This elaborate Victorian mansion with rare interiors by Louis Comfort Tiffany was the author's home for 17 years (1874-1891). 19 furnished rooms including many of Twain's possessions. Pass entitles the visitor to either one complimentary adult admission OR two complimentary child admissions with purchase of one adult admission.
Pass Status	Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355 860-572-5955 Visit a wonderful variety of animals from beluga whales to Steller sea lions, African penguins, blue tongued skinks and more. Each pass enables patrons to save $4 off Adult admission and $3 off Children admission (limit of 2 Adult and 2 Children admission per pass).
Pass Status	Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 1000 W. Columbus Ave Springfield, MA 01105 (413) 781-6500 The pass will allow up to three adults and three children admission upon payment of the reduced admission rates of $12 per adult (regular adult $16.99, $13.99 Senior), $8 per child 5 to 15 years old (regular $11.99, under 5 free)
Pass Status	New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052 860-229-0257 Over 5,000 American works of art from 1740 to the present. Pass admits four people free (no age restriction; one adult must accompany children under 16).
Pass Status	New England Air Museum Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 860-623-3305 Largest aviation museum in the Northeastern United States. Eighty aircraft featured in three display buildings. Pass offers $5 admission for two adults or seniors. Children under 5 are free.
Pass Status	Peabody Museum of Natural History 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 203-432-5050 Great Hall of Dinosaurs, live animals, exhibits on Native America, Ancient Egypt, human origins, birds, minerals, meteorites. Pass provides $5.00 off each ticket for up to four people. Admission is FREE on Thursdays from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, no pass required. Passes are not honored during February.
Pass Status	Roaring Brook Nature Center 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 860-693-0263 Indian longhouse, dioramas, seasonal exhibits, live animals, self-guiding nature trails. Pass provides FREE admission for up to two adults and four children.
Pass Status	The Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River Street, East Haven, CT 06512 203-467-6927 Vintage trolley cars take you on a three mile round trip through scenic woods and open wetlands. The museum houses exhibits and artifacts. Pass provides FREE admission for up to two adults and four children.
Pass Status	Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 860-278-2670 The nation’s oldest public art museum. World-renowned collections include Hudson River School landscapes, Old Masters, Impressionist paintings, modern and contemporary masterpieces, American furniture, and decorative arts. Pass provides FREE admission for up to two adults and two children (ages 6 - 17).