Museum Passes

Trumbull Library’s Museum Pass Program provides the opportunity for your family to enjoy a day trip in Connecticut at little or no cost. 

Borrowing a Museum Pass

Availability of passes can be checked in person, by following the links in the table below, or by calling the Children’s Services desk at the Trumbull Library at: 203-452-5197, or the Fairchild Branch at: 203-452-5196. Please note that holds cannot be placed on museum passes. They are loaned on a first come, first served basis only.

  • Any patron with a library card can borrow a pass.
  • One pass per family.
  • Passes will be loaned out for 2 consecutive days. 
  • A late fee of $5 per day will be charged if the pass is not returned to the Library Circulation Desk by opening time on the 3rd day. 
  • Passes must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed. 
  • Passes may be put in the bookdrop outside when the library is closed. 
  • Passes cannot be renewed.

Museum passes are available for residents and non-residents. Patrons are responsible for any fees beyond those included with the pass (e.g. parking, special exhibit admissions). If the pass is damaged or lost, the borrower is responsible for the replacement cost.

Museum Pass Pass Benefits Availability
Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
203-394-6565

Reduced admission rate of $10.00 per person, adult or child, for up to 6 people. Pass not valid for use at evening events. Check Availability
Connecticut Old State House
800 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-6766

Free admission for up to 4 visitors, adults or children. Check Availability
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103
860-724-3623

This pass provides 20% off General Admission tickets for up to 4 people. Valid for one-time use during regular operating hours. Not valid for add-ons, special events, or when combined with other offers, discounts, or Memberships. Subject to blackout dates, changes, or termination without notice at the Science Center's discretion. Check Availability
CT State Parks Centers and Historic Buildings

Waives entrance fees for the building or museum for 2 adults and 4 children (12 and under) at Dinosaur (Rocky Hill), Fort Trumbull (New London), and Gillette Castle (East Haddam) State Parks. Check Availability
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-372-3521

Free admission for up to 4 children (under age 18) with one paid adult admission. Pass does not include admission to planetarium or demonstrations. Check Availability
Earthplace -The Nature Discovery Center
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880
203-557-4400

Free admission for 2 adults and 3 children to the outdoor Connecticut Bird of Prey Exhibit, Animal Hall, and Natureplace. Check Availability
EverWonder Children’s Museum
11 Mile Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-364-4009

50% off of regular priced admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children, valid during regularly scheduled museum hours. Children under age 1 are free. When visiting, children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults must be accompanied by a child. Cannot be combined with any other offers, not valid for special events.

*Please note that EverWonder requires advanced reservations for all visitors, including those with a library pass. 
Check Availability
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road
Stamford, CT 06903
203-322-1646

Free admission for one family (2 adults and all children under 18 of the household). Families may use pass on Family Festival Weekends to receive 50% discount on admission and a 10% discount in the Museum Store. Check Availability
The Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
203-899-0606

One free admission with each purchase of one admission at regular price, limited to use by one family per day. Maximum of 3 free admissions per pass, per day. Not to be combined with other discounts. Check Availability
The Wadsworth
600 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-2670

This pass provides up to one free General Admission with the purchase of one Adult or Senior admission OR up to two free Youth (12-17) admissions with the purchase of one Adult or Senior admission. This pass may be used to register for daily public tours at no extra cost. Library ARTpasses may not be combined with other discounts or group admission rates. Additional fees apply during annual fundraisers and some special exhibitions. Library ARTpasses do not apply to films or special event ticketing. Check Availability