Availability and Discounts
You must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Connecticut State issued library card to check out a library museum pass.
The museum passes are available for a 2-day check-out period. You must return the museum pass in person to the lending library (Plumb Memorial Library’s children’s desk or Huntington Branch’s front desk) before closing.
Museum passes will not be accepted through curbside pickup and are also not to be placed in the book drops. Only 1 museum pass can be checked out at a time.
Please review additional museum pass rules below:
Borrowing Rules for Museum Passes
- Borrowers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid adult Connecticut State issued library card, which will be used to borrow a museum pass.
- Each family may borrow one pass at a time.
- Passes are available for a 2-day loan period. Once the pass is checked out, you will have the next full day to use it, and it needs to be returned the following day, in person, to the lending library before closing.
- Passes may not be renewed.
- Every day the library museum pass is late, the patron will be charged $5.00 a day until it is returned.
- If the pass is damaged or lost, the borrower is responsible for the replacement cost, plus any fines that have accumulated.
- The borrower will abide by the rules established by each museum.
- Passes may not be reserved and are available on a first come, first served basis.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
1 Pass offered at Huntington
1188 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410
Discount
Buy One Museum Ticket, Get One Free. Pass is only good for families, with no families larger that 6 people. NO GROUPS allowed.
Pricing
Adults $5
Seniors (65+) $4
Students with ID $4
Children (4 – 17) $3
Children (3 – under) FREE
Active Military with ID along with immediate family FREE
Hours
Winter Hours: Wednesday through Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
mid-September-beginning of May.
Summer Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
late May through mid-September.
Visitor Information
- Partially wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp on the right-hand side of the gallery building from the main parking lot. The first floor (3 large rooms) of the museum is accessible but the second floor is not.
- Weather permitting, there are 2 picnic tables outside with outdoor cartoon cutouts for photo ops.
- No food or water is available on premises but water cooler and restrooms are available.
- Free parking; small lot located within both the gallery and museum. An additional parking lot is located in the back.
- Gift shop accepts cash or credit cards. They also offer layaway for big-ticket art and other items.
- Photography inside the museum and gallery is allowed.
- Masks are not required.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
1 Pass offered at Huntington
1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
Discount
$10 per person, up to 6 people.
Hours
Open Daily from 9:00am – 4:00pm
To Use our Pass
Present Plumb’s Museum Pass in person at the Member Window. (It must be the physical pass. Phone photos of the pass will NOT be honored)
Tickets must be paid for in lump sum.
Extra guests over 6 people must purchase tickets online prior to visit.
Discount
Free Admission for up to 4 Visitors.
Hours
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- 12:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday
- Closed for all CT State Holidays.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
1 Pass offered at Huntington
250 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT 06103
Discount
Connecticut Science Center discount coupons are available at both libraries for any patron. (One per family)
These are one time coupons that provide either 20% off General Admission (up to 4 people) OR 10% off membership. (Front and back of paper coupon)
Patrons do not need to return these coupons to us.
For more information on ticket prices,
please visit the Connecticut Science Center website.
Hours
- 10:00am – 4:00pm Standard Hours
- 9:00am – 4:00pm Summer Hours
To help plan your visit, please visit this link for detailed information on hours, closings, and visitor policies.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
Discount
Free admission at these 3 Connecticut State Park museums.
400 West Street Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Hours
- Grounds are open daily 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday through Sunday
Trails close at 4:00pm - Exhibit Center is open Tuesday – Sunday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Closed Mondays
90 Walbach Street New London, CT 06320
Hours
- The Visitor Center and fort are open 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday through Labor Day. The Center is closed between Labor Day and Memorial Day Weekend.
- The park is open year round.
67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423
Hours
- Tours will be available daily beginning May 27, through September 4, 2023.
- Tours are offered every 15 minutes between 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Tours accommodate a maximum of 12 visitors every 15 minutes. - It is recommended to purchase your tickets in advance to ensure tour availability, especially if you are planning to arrive with a group. Visitors are asked to be at the castle 5 minutes before the scheduled tour time. If purchasing tickets on site or using a library museum pass, we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. We cannot guarantee entry if your tour time has passed.
- Visitors may purchase castle tour tickets online after April 1, 2023 or at the Visitor Center on the day of the tour.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Discount
Allows up to four children (under age 18) admission to the Science Center and to attend The Discovery Science Center and Planetarium shows at no charge. Children must be accompanied by one paid Adult.
- Adult/Senior museum admission and planetarium can be purchased in person.
- Adult admission (18 years old +) to the Museum is $18.00.
- Senior admission (65 years old +) to the Museum is $17.00.
- Adult or Senior admission to the Planetarium is an additional $18.00 charge per Adult or Senior.
The accompanying adults MUST ALSO purchase an adult Media Pass for $5.00 as the children cannot attend the Planetarium shows and demos without an adult. (The Adult Media Pass CANNOT be purchased online.)
Guests using Plumb’s Library Membership card must present the library membership card at the Reception Desk upon each visit to the Discovery Science Center.
Hours
10:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
10:00am – 5:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
To Use our Pass
Present Plumb’s Museum Pass in person at the Member Window.
(It must be the physical pass. Phone photos of the pass will NOT be honored.)
Discount
50% off regular priced admission for up to 2 Adults and 4 Children.
Hours
- Closed on Mondays and most holidays
- 9:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday through Friday
- 9:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday
- 10:00am – 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
To Use our Pass
Library patron must select day/date/ time to visit and purchase discount Library Adult and Child tickets and upon arriving at Everwonder show Plumb’s Museum Pass and present their pre-purchased tickets too.
Please visit the Everwonder Children’s Museum Facebook Page for additional details.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052
Discount
Free admission for any 4 people.
One adult must accompany children under 16 years old.
Hours
- Closed on Monday and Tuesday
- 10:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday – Sunday
- 10:00am – 8:00pm Thursday
The Museum Store is open during visiting hours
Café Hours are 9:30am – 2:30pm Wednesday – Sunday
1 Pass offered at Plumb
1 Pass offered at Huntington
35 Prindle Street, Orange, CT 06477
Discount
Library patron must present Library Pass upon entering PEZ Visitor Center and PEZ will provide patron with PEZ lanyards from Free Admission for 4 people.
- Regular Adult Admission: $5 a lanyard
- Regular Child Admission: $4 a lanyard
- Regular Senior Admission: $4 a lanyard
- Children under 3 are FREE
Hours
11:00am – 4:00pm Daily
Discount
The Shore Line Trolley Museum 50% Discount Pass is valid for up to 4 individuals, limit once per day and cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.
Pricing
Adults: $12
Seniors (62+): $10
Children: (2 – 18): $8
Children under 2: FREE
Hours
Season: July 1st through September 1st
11:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday through Sunday
First trolley ride and tour at 11:00am and last trolley ride and tour at 3:00pm.
Year-round special events, please see our website or Facebook Page for details.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903
1/4 mile past main entrance on your right
Discount
Free admission for 2 Adults and their children from the same household.
Hours
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Daily
- Open every day, Except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Closing at 1:00pm on Christmas Eve (12/24) and New Year’s Eve (12/31). - Planetarium & Observatory are currently closed.
1 Pass offered at Plumb
Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
Discount
This pass entitles the holder to ONE free admission with each purchase of ONE admission at regular price. Maximum 3 free admissions per pass, per day.
Not to be combined with other discounts. Limited to use by one family per day.
Pricing
$18 per person
Children under 1: FREE
Hours
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Daily
- Closed early at 3:00pm: Independence Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
- Closed completely on: Easter Sunday, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Discount
Free admission for 2 Adults, age 18 and up and free admission for ages 17 and younger. Not valid for ticketed programs, group tours or with other discounts.
Additional fees apply during “Fine Art & Flowers” and “Festival of Trees & Traditions”.
Buy One Get One Free Film Admission
Hours
- Closed Monday – Wednesday
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday – Sunday
Museum Visitor Rules
Advance Reservations are encouraged but not required. Walk-up visitors will be accommodated.
Face Masks or Face Coverings are required at all times.
Visitors who are medically exempt from wearing a mask or face covering with medical documents may instead wear a plastic face shield.
Maintain 6 feet of social distance from anyone outside of your household.
Parking Options
- CT Convention Center Garage, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06109. $3 flat rate for Museum Visitors
- On-Street Kiosk Parking is available on several streets neighboring the museum. For up-to-date information about on-street parking rules, please visit the Hartford Parking Authority website.
Accessible Entrance is located at 29 Atheneum Square North on the corner of Prospect Street.
There is a limited amount of handicap accessible spaces for museum visitors in front of the museum and also behind the museum on Prospect Street. If street parking is unavailable, visitors may be dropped off immediately adjacent to the accessible entrance.