Vermont Institute of Natural Science
149 Natures Way, Quechee, VT The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is a research and avian rehabilitation center. Open year-round, the 47-acre campus features state-of-the-art raptor enclosures, exhibit spaces, art exhibitions, classrooms, interpretive nature trails, reptile and raptor encounters, and Forest Canopy Walk. Check out their website for more information and to see their upcoming events. Museum Pass Admits Up to four people for $10.00 each. Children 3 and under are always free. The Library offers one museum pass per day. Museum hours and Information Open year round and Daily from 10 am - 5 pm. Please check their website for current hours. |
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH The Squam Lake Science Center uses the outdoors as a classroom and live native New Hampshire animals as teaching ambassadors, our visitors discover the natural world and learn in meaningful an memorable ways the community ecological concepts of adaptations , populations, interrelationships and habitats. Check out their website for more information and to see their upcoming exhibits. Museum Pass Admits Up to four $14 trail admissions. The Library offers one museum pass per day. Museum Hours and Info Open daily May 1 through November 1 from 9:30 am - 5 pm. Please check their website for current hours. |
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH The Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Currier features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O’Keeffe, Wyeth and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours and programs year-round. Check out their website for more information and to see their upcoming exhibits. Museum Pass Admits 50% off general admission for 2 adults (18 and over). All youth family members (ages 13-17) and children 12 and under are always free. The Library offers two museum passes per day. Museum hours and Info Open year round. Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Please check their website for current hours. |
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 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. Check out their website for more information and to see their upcoming exhibits. Museum Pass Admits Four people into the galleries for free. Planetarium shows are an additional charge. The library pass is not accepted during special events such as AerospaceFest. The Library offers two museum passes per day. Museum Hours and Info Please check their website for current hours. |
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street (Route 28), Wolfeboro, NH The Wright Museum of World War II has more than 14,000 items in their collection which are representative of both the home front and battle field. These irreplaceable items, along with fully operational military vehicles, introduce visitors to a seminal period in American history. Check out their website for more information and to see their upcoming exhibits. Museum Pass Admits Two adults and four children under the age of 18 for free. The Library offers one museum pass per day. Museum Hours and Info Open daily May 1st through October 31st. Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. Please check their website for current hours. |
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH Canterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known non-profit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity & significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, and nature trails under permanent conservation easement. Check out their website for more information on village tours, programs, exhibits, and events. Museum Pass Admits Free admission to a guided tour for up to 2 adults and 2 children any day that the museum is open, excluding special events. Additional adult family members are admitted for half-price, and ages 21 and under are always free. The Library offers one museum pass per day. Museum Hours and Info Please check their website for current hours. |
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
18 Highland Road, Warner, NH The Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum features exhibits that allow visitors to travel through time and space - displaying artifacts and presenting information on prehistoric to contemporary Native Americans from every corner of the North American continent. Outside, visitors will find the Medicine Woods Trail, and the Betsy Janeway Arboretum and activity area with a spectacular view of the Mink Hills. Check out their website for more information, current hours and to see their upcoming events. Museum Pass Admits Two people general admission and children under 6 are free. The Library offers three museum passes per day. Museum Hours and Info Open daily May 1st through October 31st. Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday from Noon - 4 pm. Please check their website for current hours. |
NH State Parks Pass
Locations throughout New Hampshire Enjoy admission to New Hampshire State parks and enjoy the great outdoors. Sample the beauty of New Hampshire during spring, summer, and fall. This includes all day-use of parks except for the : Flume Gorge, Canon Mountain Ariel Tramway, Hampton Beach, or Wallis Sands. Check out their website for a listing of state parks and their operating hours. Museum Pass Admits Two adults and up to four dependents at all of our day-use parks except the Flume Gorge, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Wallis Sands State Beach, Hampton Beach State Park, camping, or parking meters. The Library offers one museum pass per day. Museum hours and Info Park operating schedules can be found here. |
Booking Park Reservations & Library Park Pass
1.) To make a reservation at any of the NH state parks, you must have an account on the state parks website. If you have an account, you may continue. If not, click here to create an account.
You will need the following information to create an account:
- First and last name
- email
- phone number
- mailing address
You will need the following information to create an account:
- First and last name
- phone number
- mailing address
2.) Click here to make a Park reservation. Otherwise, you can call the call center 1-877-647-2757. If you or anyone else needs to change the date of their reservation, please call the call center.
You will need the following information:
- a debit or credit card
- license plate number, make, model, and color of your car
*There will be a 1 dollar registration fee and this reservation guarantees that you will get into the park.
You will need the following information:
- a debit or credit card
- license plate number, make, model, and color of your car
*There will be a 1 dollar registration fee and this reservation guarantees that you will get into the park.
3.) Click on the park that you want to go to.
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4.) Select the day that you want to go and enter the number of people who will be in your party under the '# of Occupants'.
5.) You will be brought to a parking pass page. If the day you want is available, as indicated by the blue ‘A’, select the date and then click the ‘Book parking day pass’ button. If the day you wanted is not available, you may select another date.
6.) Select the Library Pass option. (Note: This does not mean that your pass is reserved at the library --- only that you will be using the library pass instead of paying the full price). Put in your vehicle information and then add how many people in your party are in the specified age groups. To continue, select the check box next to the 'Yes, I have read and understood this important information'.
7.) Select the check mark next to your pass and click the ‘Check out shopping cart’ button.
8.) Enter your credit or debit card information. Click the ‘Yes, I have read and accept the above acknowledgement’ and then click the ‘Complete this Purchase' button.
9.) Now you can call, or email the library to see if the NH State Park Library Pass is available for your intended date. The Library's phone number is 603-744-3352 and our email is [email protected].
If the pass is unavailable, you can call the Parks call center (1-877-647-2757) to reschedule on a day your pass is available. Otherwise, you will pay the full price for admission.