Borrow a Museum Pass

The Waterford Public Library is pleased to offer museum passes for free or discounted admission to local attractions. Please note the following regulations:

  • Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Passes circulate for two days
  • There are no holds, reserves or renewals allowed
  • Passes may be checked out with a valid adult library card from any Connecticut public library
  • Only one pass per family
  • Passes must be returned to the Waterford Public Library and may not be deposited in the book drop
  • Overdue fines are $5 per day

Museum passes are available for the following museums:

Connecticut's Old State House: Free

CT Old State House 2Admits 4 people free

Regular Admission:

  • $8 Adult - $4 Senior (65 and up)
  • $4 Children (ages 6 to 17)

Connecticut's Old State House Website

Connecticut River Museum: Free

Connecticut River MuseumAdmits 2 adults and their children/grandchildren under 18 free.

Regular Admission:

  • $12 Adult (Ages 13 to 64)
  • $10 Senior (Ages 65 and up)
  • $10 Military and Immediate Family (Must present valid Military ID)
  • $ 9 Student (Must present valid Student ID)
  • $ 8 Child (Ages 6 to 12)
  • $ 2 Young Child (Ages 5 and Under)

Connecticut River Museum Website

Connecticut Science Center: DiscountCT_science_center

Discount coupons for 20% off General Admission for up to 4 people.

Regular Admission:

  • $25.95 Adult (ages 18-64)
  • $23.95 Senior (ages 65+)
  • $17.95 Youth (ages 3-17)

Connecticut Science Center Website

Custom House Maritime Museum: Free

custom houseAdmits 2 people free

Regular Admission:

  • $7 Suggested donation

Custom House Maritime Museum Website

Florence Griswold Museum: Free

Florence GriswoldAdmits 2 adults and 2 children under 18 free

Regular Admission:

  • $12 Adult - $11 Senior - $10 Student
  • Children 12 and under free

Florence Griswold Museum Website

Lyman Allyn Art Museum: Free

lyman allynAdmits 4 people of any age free

Regular Admission:

  • $12 Adult - $9 Senior and Student (18 and up)
  • $5 Student (under 18)
  • Children 12 and under free

Lyman Allyn Art Museum Website

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center: Free

Mashantucket Pequot MuseumAdmits 4 people free (up to 2 adults and 2 youths OR 1 adult and 3 youths)

Regular Admission:

  • $25.00 Adult (ages 18-64)
  • $20.00 Senior (ages 65+)
  • $16.00 Youth (Ages 6 to 17)
  • Children under 5 free

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center Website

Mystic Seaport Museum: Discount

Mystic Seaport LogoAdmits 2 adults and 3 children at half-price

Regular Admission:

  • $25.95 Adult
  • $23.95 Senior (65 and up)
  • $21.95 Youth (13 to 17)
  • $18.95 Child (4 to 12)
  • Children 3 and under free

Mystic Seaport Museum Website

Niantic Children's Museum: Discount

Niantic Childrens museumAdmits 4 people at half-price

Regular Admission:

  • $10 Adult
  • $10 Child
  • Children under 1 free

Niantic Children's Museum Website

State Parks and Forests Free Pass - No Child Left Inside Program

State Parks and Forests1 Vehicle per pass

Free Admission for 2 adults and 4 children at Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks

No Child Left Inside Program Website

Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi: Free

Thames River Heritage Park logo1 Adult free per pass

Regular Admission:

  • $10 Round trip
  • $15 Ride all day

Thames River Heritage Park Website

Wadsworth Atheneum: Free

Wadsworth-Exterior-web-resAdmits 2 Adults and 2 Children (ages 6 to 17) free

Regular Admission:

  • $15 Adult
  • $12 Senior (62 or over)
  • $5 Student (Age 18 and up, school with ID)
  • Children aged 18 and under free

Wadsworth Atheneum Website