To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
250 Thompson's Point Road, Portland, ME 04102
207-828-1234
https://www.kitetails.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
This library pass entitles the user to a 50% discount for up to 4 people. This pass includes all programs that are free with admission. It does not apply to the main stage theatre productions or paid programs. This pass does not entitle the user to members-only events or benefits.
This pass is valid for one session on the date of reservation. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO RESERVE A TIMED PLAY TIME! Choose the "DISCOUNT: PAY AT THE DOOR" option to receive the discount.
Parking is not included -- the lot is operated by a third party.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
http://www.childrens-museum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover offers a variety of programs and exhibits for children from pre-school through middle school.
The library offers one pass per day, admitting up to four persons at half the regular admission price. (Full price is currently $11.00 for ages 1+, no charge for under 1, seniors $9)
ALL VISITORS MUST MAKE RESERVATIONS due to limited capacity. All reservations can be made online: www.childrens-museum.org
Visitors must present the library pass when arriving at the front desk to check-in and pay.
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
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center’s mission is to inspire every generation to reach for the stars, through engaging, artful and entertaining activities that explore astronomy, aviation, earth and space science.
The Library pass will admit 4 people free of charge per day. Children under 2 are always free.
The Planetarium show is an additional cost of $7 per person (not included in the library pass discount).
Not required, but it is Recommended that you RESERVE MUSEUM TICKETS IN ADVANCE due to limited capacity. Directions are located on the pass you will pick up at the library and visit https://www.starhop.com/tickets
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
Reserve this pass for the date you plan to visit the Museum. Your email confirmation from the library serves as your pass. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
• This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
• Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
• Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
• When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email or request a paper copy from the library.
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This coupon admits up to four persons at a reduced price of 50% off regular ticket prices.
Please present the electronic coupon at the box office. Library pass visitors will always be able to enter!
Pass may not be applied to IMAX, whale watch, or combination tickets.
The Aquarium is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
· Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people. · Only applies to adult and child pricing.
· Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
· Review the Aquarium’s website at www.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.
· Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
· Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
· Hours of operation are subject to change.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
The Seacoast Science Center is located in Odiorne Point State Park in Rye. It offers families ways to learn about our coastal environmental history in a beautiful setting.
The family pass admits (2)two adults and up to (4)four children at half price. 10% off in the Nature Store as well.
Open Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm
Reservations to enter Odiorne Point State Park are required.
Park Phone: 603-436-6507
Reservations to visit SSC are highly recommended.
SSC Phone: 603-436-8043
Odiorne State Park charges admission (parking) from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends through Columbus Day. For more information visit the website.
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
603-669-0400
http://www.see-sciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Open 7 days a week, the SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH, is an interactive learning center established to promote the understanding, enjoyment and achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Visitors (ages 3+) encounter hands-on exhibits covering topics such as forces, light, sound electricity, simple machines and more; daily demonstrations; and the LEGO® Millyard Project (Manchester's Amoskeag Millyard as it might have looked circa 1900—including City Hall and the Notre Dame bridge—and all built with commercially-available LEGO bricks). A seasonally scheduled family workshop on weekends may be attended as a drop-in. A science gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The SEE Science Center is an interactive learning center established to promote the understanding, enjoyment and achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The LEGO® Millyard Project on permanent display. Located in Manchester, NH.
The Library has one pass per day -- allowing up to 8 people at 50% off.
Reservations at the museum are highly recommended -- they will turn away walk-in visitors when capacity is reached.
SEE is closed some major holidays and in early September for annual renovations. Check their home page news and social media for upcoming closures, including closures for extremely inclement weather.
Admission: $10.00 per person ages 3 and up.
For more information and directions visit the SEE website.