To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
http://www.childrens-museum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
PLEASE PICK UP PASS AT LIBRARY.
Then all visitors must pre-register online: https://www.childrens-museum.org/visit/info
To make your reservation, choose the "Discount" options (Adult w/discount, Child w/discount, etc) and they will process your admission, with proof of discount, when you arrive at the museum.
BRING THE LIBRARY PASS TO THE MUSEUM. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS RESERVING YOUR TIME, CALL THE MUSEUM 603-742-2002.
The Children's Museum of NH pass admits up to 4 people at a 50% discount (children under 1 are free). Pass is not valid for special events. Check website for calendar details.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827
https://www.starhop.com/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
PLEASE PICK UP THE PASS AT THE LIBRARY AND BRING IT TO THE CENTER.
Pass holders can either redeem the pass at the front desk or reserve tickets online for general admission at www.Starhop.com/tickets. There is a section there for Library pass users. You still need to BRING THE LIBRARY PASS when you visit the center.
The Discovery Center pass admits up to 4 people for free to the general exhibit hall. There is an additional fee ($7) for planetarium shows. Call the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center or go online in advance to reserve show tickets. Refer to the Center's website for hours and news about their new exhibits.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Reserve a pass in the system for the date you plan to visit the Museum. Your email confirmation from the library serves as your pass. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call the Museum at 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
1. This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
2. Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
3. Please bring your library pass confirmation when you visit.
4. Stop at the Box Office when you arrive at the Museum to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls passes at the discounted rate.
If you are not able to show your Library confirmation on a phone, please request a paper copy of your confirmation at the library.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library and the Hampstead Mothers' Club.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission. Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details. Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience. This pass is funded by the Greater Hampstead Civic Club.
This coupon is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device. Either way, please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
Valid only for Aquarium admission. This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets. Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold. Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
Hours of operation are subject to change.
This pass is funded by the Hampstead Civic Club.
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-4207
http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Quilt Museum, part of the Lowell National Historic Park, is fittingly located not far from the old textile manufacturing plants that made the city famous during the industrial revolution. Since its opening in 1987, it has been committed to both craft and fine arts quilts, with a permanent collection, special exhibitions, a library and resource center, classrooms, and a gift shop.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits two individuals for free (regular admission is $9/person).
PLEASE PICK UP A PASS FROM THE LIBRARY AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE MUSEUM. You do not need to return the pass.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra
44 Geremonty Drive, Seifert Performing Arts Center, Salem, NH 03079
603-647-6476
https://www.nhphil.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra has presented classical music concerts with their mix of student, amateur, and professional musicians for over a century in various venues. In 2018, they took up residence in the Seifert Performing Arts Center in Salem, built the previous year. Among the themed concerts that allow them to present well-known pieces of classical repertory, they typically schedule Holiday Pops concerts in December.
Categories: Children, Family, Music
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Tickets for NH Phil concerts must be ordered online via nhpo.booktix.com.
Get 20% off adult and senior tickets. There is no limit to the number of tickets to receive the discount.
The Orchestra performs at the new Seifert Performing Arts Center at the Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH.
Visit nhphil.org for further information about the concerts and the orchestra.
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3556
http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/
[Details/Reserve]
New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The park system includes beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, waysides, natural areas, a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. A list of these, along with trail maps which may be downloaded as pdf files, may be found on their website. The pass provides access to most locations in the system, though there are a few exceptions.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The NH State Parks Pass entitles admission to all day-use parks for 2 adults and up to 4 dependents. The pass is seasonal. Most parks are open from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend; however, Monadnock State Park is open year-round.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PASS AT THE LIBRARY.
The pass is for free admission to all of the day-use parks except the Flume Gorge, Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Wallis Sands State Beach, Hampton Beach State Park, camping, or parking meters. See nhstateparks.org for more information about parks where pass is valid. A limited supply of park maps is available at the library.
*NH Division of Parks & Recreation recommend you make a day-use reservation for the day you wish to visit. While NH Parks do allow for some walk-in space, most of these spots fill up quickly. To avoid disappointment, they recommend you purchase an advance day-use reservation – even people who qualify for a walk-in space. By making the reservation through ReserveAmerica, the park will hold the spot all day for you so that you can get to the park at your convenience. ReserveAmerica will charges $1 fee, and that money DOES NOT go to NH Parks; it is a maintenance fee the reservation system charges. https://www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations
Pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PASS AT THE LIBRARY and then make reservation (link provided in confirmation email) to receive the 50% discount.
Each pass allows 2 adults and up to 4 children entry into the Center for a 50% discount. Kids up to 2 years of age are always free.
Check the Seacoast Science Center website for the latest information about days & hours open.
Please also note that during their open season (usually April - September) the NH State Parks charge admission at the gate, which Science Center visitors are obligated to pay. The fee at Odiorne is $4 per adult (up to age 65) and $2 per child ages 6-11. This fee is rolled into the Center's online admission reservation system but they are NOT able to reduce it 50% like they do for science center admission. Please note that the library also has a NH State Park Pass program, so you are able to reserve a park pass for the same day as your visit. Here is a link to the Odiorne Point State Park website for more info: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/odiorne-point-state-park
**Present pass to Odiorne Point State Park tollbooth attendant.
Pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-1100
http://www.strawberybanke.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Strawbery Banke Museum is located in the South End Historic District of Portsmouth, NH, on a 10-acre campus that features more than 37 restored buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries. Visitors may visit the historic buildings, some with staff in period dress engaged in traditional crafts such as boat-building, coopering, and wood-working; enjoy interactive exhibits about the history of the neighborhood and its preservation; and stroll and appreciate the heritage gardens and orchards, various heirloom breeds, and beehives. Themed centers provide different pathways for understanding the history. A museum store and a couple of restaurants are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pick up the pass at the Library and bring to the museum.
The Strawbery Banke pass allows up to 2 adults and 4 children free admission and includes special events, as well as a 10% discount in the museum store. Children under age 4 are always free.
See museum's website calendar/hours for updates and information about special events including the Candlelight Strolls in December: https://www.strawberybanke.org/visit/hours.cfm
Pass also gets half-price ice skating tickets at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond. Check the Labrie Family Skate Facebook page for daily Public Skate times, as it may vary from day to day.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.