The Friends of the Essex Library purchases passes to a number of museums in the area. The discounts off the original entry fees vary according to the individual museum’s policy. Passes may be borrowed for three days. Due to the popularity of these passes, they may not be reserved. They may be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to one per family.
Clicking on the museum title will take you to their website for more information.
Connecticut River Museum – Essex, CT
Pass allows up to 2 adults and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18 FREE admission to the museum.
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Connecticut’s Old State House – Hartford, CT
Free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
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Custom House Maritime Museum Pass – New London, CT
Free admission for 2 people.
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Florence Griswold Museum – Old Lyme, CT
Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children under 12.
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New Britain Museum of American Art – New Britain, CT
Free admission for 4 people.
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The Wadsworth – Hartford, CT
Each pass provides up to one free general admission or up to two free Youth (12-17) general admission with the purchase of one Adult or Senior admission. Library ARTpasses may not be combined with other discounts or group rates. Additional fees apply during annual fundraisers, including Fine Art & Flowers and Festival of Trees and Traditions. Library ARTpasses do not apply to films or special event ticketing.
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