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.
Russell Library Museum Passes Catalog Link
Use "Museum Passes" as Subject
Click here for Museum Passes pdf Brochure (requires Acrobat Reader)
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
Wadsworth Atheneum - Hartford
- Pass admits 2 adults & 2 children (ages 6-17) free excludes fundraisers or special events