Thanks to the generosity of our patrons and the Friends of the New Durham Public Library, we’re able to offer our patrons the following passes, each good for free or reduced admission.
HOW TO RESERVE
Call or come in to the library to reserve your pass to ensure it’s available on the day you’d like!
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
Science, art, theater, fun! The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is located at Thompson's Point in Portland and offers a science center (including a Maine watershed aquarium exhibit), theatre performances, a makerspace studio, and lots of opportunity to play both inside and outside.
250 Thompsons Point Rd, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 828-1234
Pass is good for half price admission for four people.
Children 18 months & under are free
View the Children's Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit info.
AVIATION MUSEUM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Operated by the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society, the Aviation Museum is packed with exhibits, technology, and stories about aeronautical history and aviation-related science! The museum is also located in a historic piece of architecture – an art deco terminal that was built in 1937 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 669-4820
Pass is good for free admission for four people.
Children 5 & under are always free!.
View the Aviation Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit info.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
Located in a beautifully renovated mill building, the Children’s Museum is all about creativity and innovation through art, science, and adventure! There are two floors of unique, interactive exhibits where families can explore world cultures, under-sea research, brain waves, dinosaurs, music, nature and more.
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-2002
View the Children’s Museum website for hours and exhibit information.
Pass is good for half-price admission for up to 4 guests.
Children under 1 are free. Reservations are required.
Reserve your tickets
To maximize fun and avoid overcrowding, the Children’s Museum requires a reservation. They offer two play sessions each day: 9:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4pm. Choose the time slot that works best for you and your little one.
TO BOOK YOUR VISIT:
- Go to the Children’s Museum Ticketing Portal »
- You will see a full list of available dates and times.
- Click on CMNH Admission for your desired date and time.
- Scroll down and enter the number of guests attending for each age group (adults, children, seniors, children under 1). Do not select the tickets that say “will pay at door.”
- Click Add to Cart.
- Where it says “Discount Code,” enter the Library Code from your pass.
- Enter your contact info and click Check Out.
- Bring a valid ID, your EPL Library Pass, and your online tickets with you on the day of your visit.
Seacoast Science Center
The Seacoast Science Center is a marine education center and museum with live animal exhibits, touch tanks, nature walks, and exhibits for all ages. The center is located in Odiorne Point State Park, a 135-acre seaside park with a wooded picnic grove, fields, a playground, and miles of walking trails.
570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-8043
View the Seacoast Science Center website for hours and exhibit information.
Pass is good for half-price admission for up to 6 guests of any age.
Children under 3 are free. NH State Park entry fee not included with pass.
Entering Odiorne Point State Park
The Seacoast Science Center is located within Odiorne Point State Park. All visitors are required to pay a NH State Parks use fee to enter the park. The library pass does not cover this fee.
Once inside the park, however, you will have access to Odiorne’s 135-acre seaside park which includes a wooded picnic grove, grassy fields, a playground, and miles of beautiful walking trails. Combine it with your trip to the Science Center and make a day of it!
Buy tickets in advance
We strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance! Walk-in admission is subject to availability and not guaranteed. To book your visit, call the Seacoast Science Center at (603) 436-8043 or book online:
BOOK YOUR VISIT ONLINE:
- Go to: seacoastsciencecenter.org »
- Click on the Visit tab and select Buy Tickets.
- Click on the first box that says Admission Ticket
- In the new window, choose the Pass Holder Admission option.
- Select the date of desired visit on the booking calendar.
- Choose the desired entry time and number of tickets per age category. If a time slot is FULL, please choose another time or date.
- For each ticket chosen, select:
- Member or Pass Holder: Pass Holder
- Type of Pass: Library
- Name of Library: New Durham Public Library
- Enter your Zip Code - Make sure you bring your library pass on the day of your visit. You will still need to present it on the way in!
Online ticketing transactions at the Seacoast Science Center include a small processing fee.
New Hampshire Farm Museum
With 50 acres of land, gardens, fields, hiking trails, and forest; two farmsteads, a cider mill, blacksmith shop, and chicken coop; lots of farm animals; two barns full of antique tractors, wagons, carriages, and agricultural artifacts; a country store with homemade gifts, treats, and toys; and year-round events, there’s a lot to do at the farm museum!
1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton, NH 03851
603-652-7840
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and up to 6 children.
This pass is good for all museum events except the Pie Fest!
View the New Hampshire Farm Museum website for complete ticketing information, reservations, hours, and exhibit information.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers spectacular live animal exhibits, hiking trails, natural science education programs, guided Squam Lake Cruises, public gardens, and more. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is the only AZA-accredited institution in northern New England.
23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
603-968-7194
Pass is good for reduced trail admission of $10 each for up to four patrons.
Children 2 and under are free.
View the Squam Lakes website for complete ticketing information, reservations, hours, and exhibit information.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center has an amazing collection of interactive exhibits where you can delve into the worlds of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space sciences. They have an incredible planetarium theater, a high-tech observatory, programming for all ages, and lots of workshops for Little Explorers!
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-7827
Pass is good for free admission for up to 4 guests of any age.
Children 2 and under are always free.
View the Discovery Center website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens is a botanical garden in Lee, New Hampshire. Previously a historic farm and private garden, this 30-acre site is now a public oasis. There are dozens of unique gardens, as well as wooded forest trails, a wildlife pond, and a tea house! From the Spiral Garden to ConeTown, the Wiggle Waggle to the Dark Woods, each garden is a unique experience!
19 High Rd, Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-2993
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and their children (under 18).
Children 12 and under are always free!
View the Bedrock Gardens website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
Strawbery Banke Museum
The Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10-acre campus where over 300 years of history come to life. Located in the charming Puddle Dock neighborhood by the mouth of the Piscataqua River, you can spend hours touring historic houses, meeting engaging costumed roleplayers, watching traditional craft demonstrations, and exploring historical gardens and landscapes.
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-1100
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (under 18).
Children under 5 are always free!
View the Strawbery Banke Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
Libby Museum of Natural History
The Libby Museum is absolutely beautiful and perfect for artists and naturalists alike. Their 3,000 item collection reflects Dr. Libby’s love of the natural world, from birds and furred animals to skeletons and exotic artifacts. The displays take their inspiration from Germany’s sixteenth century Wunderkammer (curiosity cabinets) and are exquisitely maintained.
755 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-1035
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and their children.
Children 16 and under are always free!
View the Libby Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
Wright Museum of World War II
The Wright Museum was founded to help people appreciate the exceptional contributions made by Americans during World War II, both in the battle fields and on the home front. With an astounding collection of 14,000 WWII-era artifacts, memorabilia, and fully operational military vehicles, this 30,000 sq. ft. museum is renowned for telling the story of World War II Americans.
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-1212
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and 4 children.
Children 4 and under are always free!
View the Wright Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
NH State Parks HIDDEN ITEM
New Hampshire has 93 state park properties! The NDPL day pass is good for any day-use park, except for the following:
- Hampton Beach State Park
- Wallis Sands State Beach
- The Flume Gorge
- Cannon Mountain Tramway
A reservation has to be made, so you do need to plan ahead on this one! Let us know what day you plan to visit the park and we'll help you out.
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 18).
Children under 5 and NH residents 65 and older are always free!
View the NH State Parks website for a list of parks and activities.
Currier Museum of Art HIDDEN ITEM
The Currier Museum features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, Scheier and Goldsmith, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Andrew Wyeth. Public programs include tours, live classical music and Family Days which include activities for all ages!
150 Ash St, Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 669-6144
Pass is good for half price admission for 2 adults.
Youth and children are free with accompanying adults.
View the Currier Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
New Hampshire Boat Museum HIDDEN ITEM
Located on Lake Wentworth, the New Hampshire Boat Museum celebrates the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire. There’s a lot going on at this museum! View vintage and antique watercraft, models, motors, and boating-related items and enjoy hands-on activities. They also teach boat building, sailing, and hold model yacht races!
399 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-4554
Pass is good for free admission for 2 adults and 2 children.
Children 13 and under are always free at the Boat Museum!
View the Boat Museum website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit information.
SEE SCIENCE CENTER - HIDDEN ITEM
The SEE Science Center is an interactive learning center in Manchester, New Hampshire. This children's museum is all about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiences and live demonstrations. The SEE Science Center is loaded with interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn through experience!
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 699-0400
Pass is good for free admission for two people.
Children 2 and under are free.
View the See Science Center website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit info.