Museum Passes

Families and individuals can borrow a museum pass for a week and be admitted to one of the museums listed. This library service is brought to our patrons courtesy of the Friends of Russell Library. Stop by the Check-out Desk in the lobby, call 347-2528, or use the online catalog link below to find availability information.

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The following rules apply:

  • Limit of 1 (one) pass per library card.
  • Three (3) day loan period, with no renewals and a $1/day late fine.
  • Passes are available on a first come, first served basis.

The Children's Museum -- West Hartford

  • Pass admits 1 child free with every paid adult admission to Children's Museum or Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton, CT

Connecticut River Museum -- Essex

  • Pass admits 2 adults & their children or grandchildren

Connecticut State Parks and Forest Pass -- Throughout Connecticut

  • Free at any state park or forest where there is a parking charge or per person admission fee

Dinosaur State Park - Rocky Hill

  • Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children (ages 6-17), children under age 6 are free

Florence Griswold Museum - Old Lyme

  • 2 passes: each admits 2 adults & 2 children under 18

Kidcity Children's Museum - Middletown

  • Pass for kids who live in same household and their accompanying adults. At least 1 adult per 4 kids

Maritime Aquarium - Norwalk

  • Each pass is good for $2 off a Combination Aquarium & IMAX Theater ticket for up to 6

Mark Twain House - Hartford

  • Pass admits 1 adult or 2 children free with 1 paying adult.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum -- Ledyard

  • Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children (or 1 adult & 3 children) at discounted admission-$5 off

Mystic Aquarium - Mystic

  • Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children at discounted rate: Adults: $13.50, Children:$9.50 *Not valid for July & August

Mystic Seaport - Mystic

  • Each pass admits 2 adults and their children (up to 3 children)

New Britain Museum of American Art - New Britain

  • Admits 4 people for general admission only (under 16 must be accompanied by adult)

New England Air Museum -- Windsor Locks

  • 3 passes: 1 for weekdays; 1 for Saturdays; 1 for Sundays

New England Carousel Museum - Bristol

  • Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children

Peabody Museum of Natural History -- New Haven

  • Pass admits 4 people

Wadsworth Atheneum - Hartford

  • Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children (ages 6-17) free – excludes fundraisers or special events