Museum Pass Program
The Museum Pass Program offers free or discounted admission to over 20 premiere educational and cultural institutions in Connecticut and New York. Passes are located at the Circulation Desk. They may be borrowed for two nights and are available on a first come, first served basis only (no reservations); fines are $10 per day. Click on an icon to visit that institution's homepage.
Call the Circulation Department at 203-438-2282 x202 or email the Circulation Desk.
Ridgefield, CT | 203-438-4519 | www.aldrichart.org
Changing exhibits of contemporary art, with emphasis on emerging trends and artists early in their careers.
Free general admission for pass-holder and up to four accompanying family members during regular hours (not valid for special events); children under 12 free at all times; 10% discount in Museum Store. Closed on Mondays.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
New York, NY | 212-769-5100 | www.amnh.org
Dinosaurs, dioramas & more—just like in the movie!
Free admission for two people (includes one special exhibition).
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Bridgeport, CT | 203-394-6565 | www.beardsleyzoo.org
Connecticut’s only zoo, with over 300 animals representing 125 species.
Discounted admission of $9 per person for up to six guests.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Hartford, CT | 860-522-6766 | www.ctoldstatehouse.org
Experience Connecticut’s early government through interactive exhibits and guided tours of one of the oldest remaining state houses in the nation.
Discount of 20% off general admission for up to four people. Not valid for special events, group admission, or after-hours events. Open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. most of the year; summer hours may vary, so call to confirm.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Hartford, CT | 860-724-3623 | www.ctsciencecenter.org
With 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events, every part of science will be at a visitor’s fingertips, from Physics to Forensics, Geology to Astronomy.
Discount of 20% off general admission for up to four people.
Courtesy of the Connecticut Science Center.
860-424-3000 | www.ct.gov/dep
Enjoy Connecticut’s many natural wonders. Check their website for a listing of the area’s parks and forests.
Day pass waives vehicle entrance fees for driver’s vehicle only. Valid for private passenger vehicles carrying fewer than 12 passengers. Also includes free admission for two adults and four children at Dinosaur State Park, Fort Trumbull, and Gillette Castle State Park.
Courtesy of the CT State Parks and Forests System.
Bridgeport, CT | 203-322-1646 | www.shudiscovery.org
Explore the universe with interactive exhibits!
Up tp four free child admissions with one paid adult admission.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Danbury, CT | 203-778-8337 | www.danburyrail.org
Train rides, exhibits, and special events at a restored historic train yard and turntable.
Free general admission for up to six people. Not valid for special events.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Westport, CT | 203-227-7253 | www.earthplace.org
Sixty-two acre wildlife sanctuary with trails; interactive natural history museum; live wildlife for public viewing; and many public nature programs and events.
Free admission for family of four. Closed Sundays in January and February.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Newtown, CT | 203-364-4009 | www.everwondermuseum.org
Hands-on STEM-based exhibits and programming
in a newly expanded 6,500 square foot museum.
Discount of 50% off regular admission for up to two adults and up to four children.
Children under age 1 are admitted free.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
New York, NY | 212-423-3500 | www.guggenheim.org
The landmark museum of art from the late 19th century to the contemporary cutting edge.
Free admission for up to four adults or students and 50% discount for additional guests; children under 12 are free; 10% discount for purchases. Closed on Thursdays.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Washington, CT | 860-868-0518 | https://www.iaismuseum.org/
IAIS preserves and educates through discovery and creativity the diverse traditions, vitality and knowledge of Native American Cultures.
1/2 price museum admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 children under 12. Children under 3 are free.
Sponsored by The Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Katonah, NY | 914-232-9555 | www.katonahmuseum.org
Changing exhibits in three galleries, Learning Center with many children’s activities, and sculpture garden.
Free admission for up to two adults and six children.
Courtesy of the Katonah Museum.
Ridgefield, CT | 203-438-5485 | www.keelertavernmuseum.org
A living history museum that interprets the life of the community, New England, and the nation from the Colonial period to the early 20th century through tours with costumed interpreters, educational and cultural programs, and exhibits.
Free admission for two children with a paid adult admission.
Courtesy of the Keeler Tavern Museum.
Norwalk, CT | 203-852-0700 | www.maritimeaquarium.org
An interactive introduction to the splendors of Long Island Sound, plus exciting IMAX Theater presentations.
Discount of $2 off each ticket to the Aquarium
for up to six people.
Courtesy of the Maritime Aquarium.
Mystic, CT | 860-572-5955 | www.mysticaquarium.org
Exhibits, demonstrations, and interactive displays devoted to marine life.
Discount of $5 off each ticket for up to four people.
Courtesy of the Mystic Aquarium.
Mystic, CT | 860-572-0711 | www.mysticseaport.org
The Museum of America and the Sea, featuring tall ships, a re-created 19th century village, and lots of interactive exhibits and activities.
Discount of 50% off admission for two adults and three children; discounts at museum stores and restaurants. Closed during some winter periods; check website for dates.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Stamford, CT | 203-322-1646 | www.stamfordmuseum.org
Changing exhibits, nature trails, working farm, and playground.
Free admission for two adults from the same household and their children under 18. Additional charge for planetarium. 50% Admission on Festival Days.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Norwalk, CT | 203-899-0606 | www.steppingstonesmuseum.org
Interactive exhibits to encourage hands-on exploration of science, the arts, culture, and heritage.
Buy one admission, get one free (up to three free admissions per party).
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
Hartford, CT | 860-278-2670 | www.wadsworthatheneum.org
America’s oldest continuously operating art museum, with nearly 50,000 works of fine and decorative art spanning 5,000 years.
Free general admission for two adults and two children. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Courtesy of the Wadsworth Atheneum.
New Haven, CT | 203-432-5050 | www.peabody.yale.edu
From dinosaurs to planets—and everything in between!
Discount of $6 off admission (up to four admissions per party). Closed Mondays.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library.
