Museum Passes

Due to the pandemic, many public spaces such as museums and libraries have visitor restrictions. Please check an organization’s website before visiting for specifics.

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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New Haven Museum – New Haven, CT
Free admission for up to 4 people.
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art – Hartford, CT
Free general admission for 2 adults ages 18 and up, free for ages 17 and younger. Please note that this pass is not valid for “Art After Hours” events, usually held after 5 p.m. every other month. 
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