Planning a day trip? Clark Memorial Library, through the generosity of our Friends of Clark Memorial Library, offers passes for free or reduced admission to a variety of museums and other attractions in Connecticut. Museum and park passes are available on a first come, first served basis, and only one pass may be checked out to a household at any given time. Most locations only allow one use of a pass per day, and do not allow passes to be used in conjunction with other discounts or coupons.
Passes can be borrowed for up to 3 days, and must be returned to the Library by the end of that period – they cannot be renewed. Call the Library at (203) 393-2103 or stop in and check at the main desk upstairs for pass availability. Click on the links in each entry below to go to the webpage of the museum or attraction for more information.
Available Passes:
Beardsley Zoo Pass
Reduces admission fees to $10.00 for up to 6 visitors (any age) within a single family. The pass does not cover evening events, and must be presented at the Zoo’s ticket window when paying admission; it cannot be used when buying tickets online. The pass can still be used even if general admission tickets are sold out.
CT State Park Centers & Historic Buildings Pass
Waives admission fees for buildings and/or museums for up to 2 adults and 4 children (ages 6-12) at Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, and Fort Trumbull State Park in New London. Children under 6 receive free admission with or without a pass. The pass does not cover camping or special event costs, and pass holders must make any reservations as usual.
CT Shoreline Trolley Museum Pass
50% discount on admission fees for up to 4 visitors (any age). Children under 2 receive free admission with or without a pass. The pass covers admission fees for select special events, but does not cover any nominal fees present during those events.
Waives admission fees for up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5-18). Children under 5 receive free admission with or without a pass. The pass grants access to the Krieble Gallery, the Florence Griswold House, and the Museum’s grounds and facilities, but does not cover group admission, programs, or the event surcharge during the annual “Wee Faerie Village” event.
Mattatuck Museum Passes
There are 2 passes. Each waives admission fees for up to 2 adults and their children (ages 5-18); they may be borrowed separately or together. Children under 5 receive free admission with or without a pass. The passes do not cover special exhibitions, events, programs, or membership perks.
New Britain Museum of American Art Pass
Waives admission fees for up to 4 visitors (ages 18+). Children under 18 receive free admission with or without a pass. The pass does not cover special exhibitions, events, and programs, and cannot be used to pay for Docent-led tours.
Old State House Pass
Waives admission fees for up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6+). Children under 6 receive free admission with or without a pass. The pass does not cover group admission, special events, or after-hours events.
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Pass
There are 2 passes. Each waives admission fees for 1 general admission OR up to 2 youth (ages 13-17) admissions with the purchase of 1 adult or senior admission, and may be used to register for daily public tours. Children 12 and under receive free admission with or without a pass. The passes cannot be combined with other discounts or group rates, and do not cover special exhibitions and events, films, or additional fees present during annual fundraiser events.