To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
America's Stonehenge
105 Haverhill Road, Salem, NH 03079
603-893-8300 https://www.stonehengeusa.com/
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“America's Stonehenge,” identified as an accurate astronomical calendar, was built over 4,000 years ago. Its man-made chambers, walls, and ceremonial meeting places were constructed by people well-versed in astronomy and stone construction. Visitors explore the site as a self-guided tour. (A phone app can be downloaded before arrival that contains an audio tour and more detailed information that the paper map which may acquired on site.) Note that, because of the uneven and rocky terrain of the site, only the visitor center and gift shop are handicap accessible.
Categories: Family, History, Science, Technology
Pass Benefits
PLEASE PICK UP PASS AT THE LIBRARY.
Each pass offers 1/2-PRICE admission for one family of four (4). It also includes 10% off gift shop purchases.
Open daily. The Kids' Gemstone Dig is open during the summer. Pass is also good for snowshoeing admission. If you need to rent snowshoes, call museum in advance.
Visiting information is subject to change; please refer to stonehengeusa.com for current news. Check website for hours, as they may change seasonally. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Pass is funded by the Hampstead Mothers' Club.
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
603-669-4820 https://aviationmuseumofnh.org/
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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is housed in an art deco terminal and control tower building in Londonderry. The historic building was constructed as a WPA project in 1937 and was moved in 2004 to its present location on the southeast side of the Manchester Airport before being renovated. Hands-on exhibits tell the story of New Hampshire aviation history and include a flight simulator, various historical artifacts, and planes and models.
Categories: Family, History, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
Pick up your pass at the Library.
This pass is valid for free admission for up to 4 people to the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (children under 6 are always free). Anyone beyond the four-person limit will be expected to pay normal admission of $10 per adult (age 13+), $5 for seniors, veterans, and children 6-12.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
Castle in the Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road, RT 171, Moultonborough, NH 03254
603-476-5900 http://www.castleintheclouds.org/
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16-room mansion and 5,500-acre mountaintop estate in Moultonborough, NH, overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains. Designed by Boston architect Thomas Beal for a prosperous shoe manufacturer, the mansion was completed in 1914 and is an unusual example of Arts and Crafts architecture in New England. The estate, which includes a stable/garage, a greenhouse, gatehouses, farm buildings and a golf course, was eventually opened to the public after a series of bad investments were made by the owner, and the house and contents auctioned off. Visitors may take a self-guided tour of the house as it was in the early 1900s; visit the Art Gallery, and hike. A gift shop and restaurant are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Music, Nature, Sky
Pass Benefits
PICK UP the pass at the Library. Present the pass at the museum. Purchase tickets to enter museum at their front gate. www.castleintheclouds.org
Pass is valid for free admission for 1 adult/senior and 1 youth. Plus, a 50% discount for one additional adult/senior and one youth. Not valid for special events or programs. The museum is open late May through late October. Please see their website for more details.
This pass is funded by the Friends of the Hampstead Public Library.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002 http://www.childrens-museum.org/
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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 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.
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144 http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
PICK UP PASS AT THE LIBRARY. Present pass when you visit the museum.
The Currier Museum of Art pass admits up to 2 adults (18+) for 50% off general admission. Anyone 17 and under is admitted for free with an accompanying adult. Not valid for special ticketed events, "just for members" events, or the Zimmerman House. Be sure to read the museum’s visitor requirements, hours, etc. on their website, www.Currier.org.
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/
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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 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.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300 http://www.mfa.org/
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The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
The MFA pass admits 2 visitors for $10 each (children under 6 are free).
You do NOT have to pick up a pass for the MFA at the library. When you make your library pass reservation, you will be sent an email to the address the library has on record. It will contain the discount promo code you need when making your reservation (the email will come from "Hampstead Public Library via Assabet Interactive Support"). If you don't get the email within an hour of completing your pass reservation on our website, please call the library at 603-329-6411.
To reserve a discounted ticket please go to mfa.org/tickets, select the date and type of ticket, and enter the promo code on the top right corner of the next page which will activate the reduced admission rate.
You will receive an email from the MFA with your admission ticket(s). Present that email ticket at the MFA - preferably on your phone or device, but tickets printed on paper are okay. A physical library pass is not necessary.
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 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 Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-4207 http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/
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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 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.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Benefits
The Peabody Essex Museum pass admits 2 adults for the reduced admission fee of $12 per person. Youth under 16 years of age are always free.
There is a separate charge for the Yin Yu Tang house. Access to special ticketed exhibitions may require a separate fee. See the museum's website for calendar details.
You will receive an email which provides the discount code you need when you book your tickets with the museum. Then visit pem.org/tickets to select the time and day you wish to visit (after entering the code select Library Discount - not General Admission - to use your discount). You will need to create a Peabody Essex account. Check pem.org for their current hours and visiting rules.
This 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/
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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 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.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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The museum, a part of the Boston National Historical Park, is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard near the ship USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) at the end of Boston’s Freedom Trail. The museum provides a detailed look at the history of the ship, information about the war of 1812, and the battle between the ship and HMS Java. Stories are told through interactive exhibits, unique artifacts, archival records, and artwork. The museum also includes a research library which houses a strong collection of manuscripts, books, artifacts, and microfilm of primary source material. The ship itself is maintained by the US Navy, and may be visited free of charge on certain days.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Benefits
Pass will be delivered to email on file as an attachment, or available to pick up at the library.
Valid for up to 9 people for free admission. The USS Constitution Museum is located in Charlestown Navy Yard.
Museum pass holders must show their pass upon entering to receive free admission. There are no advanced tickets or reservations required for entry. Admission will be on a first-come first-served basis. Check the museum website for hours of operation. More information about their safety protocols can be found here. Information on planning your visit can be found here.