Museum Passes
Questions? Do you want to reserve a pass? Call us at 744-3352 or stop by during our normal business hours!
Questions? Do you want to reserve a pass? Call us at 744-3352 or stop by during our normal business hours!
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 $5.00 each. Children Three and under are always free. The Library offers one museum pass per day.
Museum hours and Information
Open year round and Daily from 10-5pm.
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 $5.00 each. Children Three and under are always free. The Library offers one museum pass per day.
Museum hours and Information
Open year round and Daily from 10-5pm.
COVID Information
Visit https://vinsweb.org/ for out-of-state travel guidelines and more.
Online Resources
Online materials from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Montshire Museum of Science, Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, and Echo Leahy Center for Lake Champlain have come together to offer virtual wonders, online resources, and E-learning.
foursciencevt.org/
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), and all youth family members (ages 13-17); children 12 and younger are always free. The Library offers two museum passes per day.
Museum hours and Info
Open year round. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 11-5pm. Saturdays 10-5pm.
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), and all youth family members (ages 13-17); children 12 and younger are always free. The Library offers two museum passes per day.
Museum hours and Info
Open year round. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday-Friday from 11-5pm. Saturdays 10-5pm.
COVID Information
The Museum is encouraging all visitors to make a reservation in advance of arriving. Learn more about this and other safety precautions at https://currier.org/.
Online Resources
Watch these amazing videos that examine and explain different artworks and the techniques used.
currier.org/views-on-art/
The Museum is encouraging all visitors to make a reservation in advance of arriving. Learn more about this and other safety precautions at https://currier.org/.
Online Resources
Watch these amazing videos that examine and explain different artworks and the techniques used.
currier.org/views-on-art/
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 offers two museum passes per day. The library pass is not accepted during special events such as AerospaceFest.
Museum hours and Info
Please check their current hours here.
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 offers two museum passes per day. The library pass is not accepted during special events such as AerospaceFest.
Museum hours and Info
Please check their current hours here.
COVID Information
Reservation of timed tickets is required. These tickets allow for up to 2.5 hours to explore the exhibit galleries. Tickets can be reserved at www.starhop.com/tickets. Library pass users should select the "Library Pass or Reciprocal Membership" option for general addition for up to 4 people; the "Admit One" option for planetarium shows, and should still bring the paper pass picked up at the library to the front desk at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center on the day of the visit.
Online Resources
Offering kits and activities for families to utilize online. Including star shows and crafts.
https://www.starhop.com/blog
https://www.starhop.com/current-and-upcoming-exhibitions
https://www.starhop.com/current-and-upcoming-shows
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street (Route 28)
Wolfeboro, NH
The Wright Museum of World War II has the 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 May 1 - Oct 31. Monday -Saturdays from 10- 4pm and open Sundays from 12-4pm.
77 Center Street (Route 28)
Wolfeboro, NH
The Wright Museum of World War II has the 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 May 1 - Oct 31. Monday -Saturdays from 10- 4pm and open Sundays from 12-4pm.
COVID Information
Check the museum's website for details: https://www.wrightmuseum.org/.
Online Resources
Curator is currently making facebooks posts related to the museum on their Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/wrightmuseumofwwii/
Squam Lakes 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 $10 trail admissions. The Library offers one museum pass per day.
Museum hours and Info
Open May 1 - Nov 1. Open Daily from 9:30- 5pm.
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 $10 trail admissions. The Library offers one museum pass per day.
Museum hours and Info
Open May 1 - Nov 1. Open Daily from 9:30- 5pm.
COVID Information
Check the Science Center's website for details: https://www.nhnature.org/.
Online Resources
Has posts, online games and videos on their animals on their facebook page.
www.facebook.com/nhwildlife/
Check the Science Center's website for details: https://www.nhnature.org/.
Online Resources
Has posts, online games and videos on their animals on their facebook page.
www.facebook.com/nhwildlife/
New Hampshire 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 hours can be found here.
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 hours can be found here.
COVID Information
In addition to reserving the pass with the library, you will need to also make a reservation through the New Hampshire State Parks website at https://www.nhstateparks.org/.
In addition to reserving the pass with the library, you will need to also make a reservation through the New Hampshire State Parks website at https://www.nhstateparks.org/.
Booking your Park Reservation and Getting your Library Park Pass
1.) To make a reservation at any of the parks, you must have an account on the state parks website. If you have an account you may continue. If not you must create an account. Click here to create an account.
You will need the following information to create an account: First and last name, an email, phone number, and 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 1-877-647-2757.
You will need the following information : a debit/credit card, license plate number, make, model, and color of your car. There will be a 1 dollar registration fee. This reservation guarantees that you will get into the park.
You will need the following information : a debit/credit card, license plate number, make, model, and color of your car. There will be a 1 dollar registration fee. This reservation guarantees that you will get into the park.
3.) Click on the park that you want to go to. |
4.) Select the day that you want to go and type 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 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. As you will be utilizing the Library pass. 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. Then put in your license plate number, state your car is registered in, the make model and color. Then add show many people in your party are in the following age groups. Then 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 ‘Check out shopping cart’ button.
8.) Put your credit or debit card information. Then click the ‘Yes, I have read and accept the above acknowledgement’. Then click the ‘Complete this Purchase Button
10.) Now you can call, or email the library to see is the Museum Pass is available. The Library's phone number is 603-744-3352 our email is minotsleeperlibrary@gmail.com If the pass is unavailable you can call the number 1-877-647-2757 to reschedule on a day your pass is available. Otherwise you will pay the full price for admission.
