To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH 03224
603-783-9511 http://www.shakers.org/
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Canterbury Shaker Village was founded in 1969 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1993. The historic site, dedicated to preserving the heritage and 200-year legacy of the Canterbury Shakers, has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. Visitors can engage in guided and self-guided tours, family activities, exhibits, educational programs, and the occasional special event. The Museum Store and the Shaker Box Lunch & Farm Stand are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Museum hours: Open mid May - Mid December. The Village grounds are always free to visit, year round.
Guided Tour Hours: Tuesday-Sunday at 11AM and 1PM
Village Store & Exhibit Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10AM – 4PM
Village Grounds & Trails: Every day, dawn to dusk, and free to visit. All are welcome to visit the Village, walk the trails, and explore the beautiful grounds.
The pass provides free admission to a guided tour for up to 2 adults and 2 children, as well as a 10% discount in the Village Store.
Not valid for members-only events, discounts in the cafe, and for events that require an additional fee or advance registration.
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road, RT 171, Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-476-5900 http://www.castleintheclouds.org/
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16-room mansion and 5,500-acre mountaintop estate in Moultonborough, NH, overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains. Designed by Boston architect Thomas Beal for a prosperous shoe manufacturer, the mansion was completed in 1914 and is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England. The estate, which includes a stable/garage, a greenhouse, gatehouses, farm buildings and a golf course, was eventually opened to the public after a series of bad investments were made by the owner, and the house and contents auctioned off. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of the house as it was in the early 1900s; visit the Art Gallery, and hike. A gift shop and restaurant are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Music, Nature, Sky
Pass Benefits
Castle in the Clouds, owned and operated by Castle Preservation Society since 2006, is now open to the public for guests to enjoy. Revel in the beauty of the views, while taking in the magnificent features Plant had installed in his home.
This pass is valid for the free regular admission of ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH and a 50% Admission Discount for ONE ADULT/SENIOR and ONE YOUTH. (Not valid for special events or programs).
Hours of Operation:
May 25th-October 20th: 10:00am-5:30pm. Admission sales end at 4:00pm.
May, June, Sept., & Oct: Closed Wednesdays
July & August: Open 7 days a week
The mansion closes early on days that weddings are taking place on the property. See www.castleintheclouds.org for more information.
Regular admission: Adult (18+) $23; Seniors (65+) $20; Youth (age 5-17) $15; Children (age 4 and under) free. Veterans $20 and Active Military Free
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144 http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Located in Manchester, NH the Currier Museum is open year round Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10 am to 5pm, and Thursday 10 am to 8 pm.
This pass provides 50% off general admission to the museum for 2 adults. Youth ages 17 and younger are free with accompanying adults.
Passes are not valid for Just-for-Members events, member discount at the Museum Shop, admission to the Frank LLoyd Wright House Tours, or special ticketed events/exhibitions. Tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright Houses are a separate charge and require pre-paid reservations.
You must have a valid Resident/Taxpayer Moultonborough Library Card to reserve online. If you have a non-resident Moultonborough Library Card, you may call or visit the library the day before to see if the pass is available.
John Hay Estate at The Fells
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-4789 https://thefells.org/
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The Fells, originally the summer home of 20th century American statesman John Milton Hay, is an 83.5 acre estate with a 22-colonial Revival home, extensive formal and informal gardens, and trails overlooking Lake Sunapee. The property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes land and buildings originally part of the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge, created in 1987 for migratory bird conservation. Guided and self-guided tours of the garden and house, which include history and ecology exhibits and an art gallery, are available—check the website before going. A souvenir shop is on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature
Pass Benefits
NOTE: The house is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday holidays
This single day free pass admits up to 2 adults and accompanying household children under age 18 to the John Hay Estate at The Fells, Main House and Grounds. Not valid for programs or events for which an additional fee applies such as Fairy Festival, Hay Day, or Christmas at the Fells.
Please reserve the day you would like to attend The Fells. Come into the library up to 3 days prior to the date you reserved to pick up the pass. This pass does not need to be returned to the library.
You must have a valid, active Resident/Taxpayer Moultonborough Library Card to reserve this pass. If you are a non-resident, you may be able to reserve a pass 24 hours in advance if it still available.
Trails, Grounds, and Gardens: Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Main House: Open seasonally, 10am-4pm, specific days from May 25-October 14.
Visit the website for exact days. https://www.thefells.org
Tours:
Guided Garden Tours: When the house is open, 12:30 pm
Main House Self-Guided Tours: When the house is open
Main House Docent Guided Tour: When the house is open, 11am and 2pm
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827 https://www.starhop.com/
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The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, located in Concord, NH, is dedicated to the two astronauts who came from the granite state—Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. The museum offers a range of permanent and changing exhibits that focus on astronomy, aviation, earth and space science, including full-sized replicas of Mercury 7 and Mercury-Redstone rockets, a 1956 XF8U-3 Crusader jet, and items from Star Trek movies, a planetarium, and an observatory. There is a museum shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science, Technology
Pass Benefits
Located in Concord, NH, the Discovery Center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:30am to 4pm from Labor Day through June (hours may expand during school vacation weeks). Open seven days a week, June 19 - Sept. 3.
The pass is valid for general admission to Discovery Center's exhibit galleries and Science Playground (open May-October, weather permitting, from 11am-3:30pm) for up to 4 people. Children under 2 years old are always admitted free. There is an additional charge for Planetarium shows ($7 per ticket).
Library passes cannot be redeemed for member only events but can be used for Super Stellar Fridays or for the Little Learners Program days.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
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The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
Patrons will receive a dated coupon admitting up to 4 people for a 50% off reduction from the regular admission rate, per person. Coupon only applies to adult ($34) and child ($25) rates. Reduced-rate admission payment must be paid at the Aquarium Box Office to gain entry. Children under the age of 3 are always admitted free.
Library coupons may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets or combination tickets.
Hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Before leaving home, please visit the Aquarium website at www.neaq.org for details about hours, exhibits, schedules, prices, directions, parking, and safety guidelines.
You must have a valid Resident/Taxpayer Moultonborough Library Card to reserve online. If you have a non-resident Moultonborough Library Card, you may call or visit the library the day before to see if the pass is available.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7194 http://www.nhnature.org/
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Located in Holderness, NH, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center promotes the understanding of ecology by exploring New Hampshire's natural world through live animal exhibits; hiking trails; a wood energy exhibit; the Water Matters Pavilion; an interactive playscape; the Kirkwood Gardens; natural science education programs; an informal public garden; and lake cruises. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Recreation
Pass Benefits
* The Library Membership pass is valid for up to FOUR $13 trail admissions every day during the 2024 season. The pass is for Moultonborough Library Card Holders who are residents or taxpayers of Moultonborough. Non-residents can call the library the day before they would like to reserve and see if a pass is available for them.
* The Library pass can be picked up a few days prior to the reservation. Please note that passes are unavailable for pickup on Sundays or other days the library may be closed, please plan accordingly.
Library passes were donated by the Friends of the Moultonborough Public Library.
Science Center Hours of Operation - Daily May 1 through November 1, 2023 from 9:30am - 5:00pm. Last admission is at 3:30pm.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a Certified Sensory Inclusive Facility by KultureCity to improve their ability to assist and accommodate guests with sensory needs. For more info. please see the Center's Accessibility section on their website: https://nhnature.org/visit.
Wright Museum of World War II
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
603-569-1212 https://www.wrightmuseum.org/
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Located in Wolfeboro, NH, this museum is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions and legacy of WWII-era Americans. This is done through special exhibits and their collection of over 14,000 items that focus on the years 1939 to 1945. Memorabilia, military vehicles of various kinds, and artifacts from the “home front” are among the things on display.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military
Pass Benefits
This pass entitles two (2) adults and four (4) children (under 18 years of age) admission to the museum for free.
Please note that if the Library Pass is presented for the Annual Family Day, admission will be charged at the Family Day Member Rate per person for this event.
Museum Hours: May 1 through October 31 are Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun. 12pm-4pm
November through April: Closed to public