Museum Passes

The library provides passes and coupons to a variety of educational and cultural destinations throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Patrons present a library card at the Circulation Desk to obtain a pass or coupon. All passes circulate for a one-week period. Coupons do not need to be returned to library. No reservations are allowed and there is a limit of one pass per card or family. The late fee on an overdue pass is $5.00 per day. Replacement cost is charged for a lost pass.

Audrain Automobile Museum, Newport, RI - PASS

Library Offers 2 Passes that allow FREE Admission each into museum. Passes circulate as a set.

Blithewold Manor Gardens Arboretum - SEASONAL PASS

Admits up to 6 people (Adults: $8.50, Children 6-17: $3). Valid from March 27, 2026 to October 12, 2026. *Not valid for Programs, Afternoon Teas, or Christmas at Blithewold.

Buttonwood Park Zoo - PASS

Valid for 4 admission tickets. Not valid Mondays, Saturdays, major holidays, or February & April school vacation weeks. 

Hamilton Family Aquarium, Newport, RI - PASS

Pass offers half-price admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA - COUPON ADMITS 2 PEOPLE AT $10.00 EACH, Advanced purchase recommended

Promo code admits 2 adults (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children (special exhibition only) ages 7-17 at $10 each.  There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10.  Coupon is not applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses, or any other public programs.  Children 6 and under are admitted FREE.

Museum of Science, Boston - COUPON

Admits up to 4 people at 50% off Exhibit Hall Admission.

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT - PASS

Specific day Pass allows 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children (ages 4-17, under 4 are free on the day printed on the card). 

New England Aquarium, Boston, MA - COUPON

Specific day Coupon admits up to 4 people at 50% off regular admission rate (ages 3+)  – pass not valid Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.  One coupon per family (card holder must be 18 or older).

Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI - PASS

Pass offers FREE admission for 2 adults (visitors 17 and under are FREE).

Norman Bird Sanctuary, Middletown, RI - PASS

Pass allows for FREE TRAIL ACCESS for up to 4 people (must check in at the Welcome Center before hiking on the trails). Also offers 10% discount in the Barn Owl Shop and Discounted Rates on educational programs.

Providence Children's Museum - PASS

Library offers 3 individual passes that each allow 50% off Admission to 4 individuals. One pass per party - 7 Day Loan. 

Rough Point Museum, Newport, RI - PASS -  VALID MARCH 14 – NOVEMBER 09, TIMED TICKETS, CALL 401-847-8344 FOR RESERVATIONS

Pass admits with free admission up to 2 adults and 2 students for a self-guided tour during any regular admission hour.  Pass may NOT be used for any special events or guided tours.

Newport Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame - PASS

Library offers 3 individual passes that each allow 50% off Admission to 6 individuals. Visitors 10 and under are free. One pass per party - 7 Day Loan.

USS Constitution Museum - PASS

Pass allows FREE admission for up to 9 people (One pass per party).