Barrington Public Library

Rhode Island

Museum Passes

Barrington Public Library offers free or reduced admission to museums and cultural attractions around New England thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Barrington Public Library.

Procedure for Museum Pass Use

Have a valid Ocean State Libraries library card to reserve a museum pass
Passes may be reserved up to two weeks in advance either by person, by phone or through the library website
Each family is allowed no more than two (2) different passes per week during vacation weeks and holiday periods
Each family is allowed to check out no more than two (2) passes on any given day
Returnable passes are due back to the Library by 9 am the day after use
A fine of $5 per day is placed on your library card for overdue returnable passes
Patrons are responsible for replacement of lost passes; cost varies for each museum
Museum hours vary or change without notice.

Reserve a Museum Pass

With our online booking you can view available passes, pass details, place your reservation and receive an email reminder to pick up your pass at the Reference Desk.

Reserve your museum pass online or call the Reference Desk at 401-247-1920 x2.

List of Museum Passes

Audubon Society of RI Education Center

Audubon Education Center is open mid-April thru mid-October, 9 am to 5 pm daily; mid-October thru mid-April (open holidays and school vacations), Wed thru Sat, 9 am to 5 pm & Sun 12 pm to 5 pm.
Without Pass: Adult $6, Children ages 4-12 $4
With Pass: Admission free for 2 adults and 4 children under 18 years old

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Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

The Mansion is open April 1 through October 15, Tuesday thru Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, and most Monday holidays, (closed on July 4). The mansion occasionally closes at 3 pm for special events.

The Gardens & Grounds: Year-round Sunday thru Thursday 11 am to 5 pm, Friday & Saturday 11 am to 8 pm. The grounds & gardens occasionally close early for special events.

Without Pass: $32 per Family (2 adults, 2 youth); $15 Adults; $14 Seniors; $11 Military & Students; $6 Children ages 6-17; Free under age 5
With Pass: Admits up to 6 people at $7 for adults, $2 for youth ages 6-17

Not valid for Programs, Family Fun Fridays, Fairy Festival, Sparkle, and Christmas at Blithewold.

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Boston Children's Museum

Open Saturday thru Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm. Fridays, 10 am to 9 pm. Opens at 12 pm on New Year’s Day.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Closes at 3 pm on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve.

Without Pass: Adult $18, Children (ages 1-15) $18, Children (under 12 months) Free.
With Pass: E-ticket pass. Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person. Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays only.

TJX Fridays (5 pm to 9 pm): $1 per person -- Check in at Admissions after 5 pm (no pass required)
Museum Policy: Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults unaccompanied by children must leave proper photo identification at the Admissions Desk. Examples: State Driver’s License or Passport.

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Herreshoff Marine Museum

Hours: 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday thru Sunday (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) from April thru June.
Open 10 am to 5 pm every day from June thru November. Closed late December thru April. Open Columbus Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

Without Pass: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors; $10 Military; $10 Students over age 10; Free under age 10
With Pass: Free for 2 adults and any children under age 17

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Institute of Contemporary Art - Boston

Open: Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday & Friday 10 am - 9 pm; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm.
Closed: Mondays, except MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, & Columbus Day. Closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day.

Without Pass: $15 (general admission), $13 seniors, $10 students, FREE youth 17 & under. Museum is FREE after 5 pm every Thursday during ICA Free Thursday nights.
With Pass: $5 admission, limit of two $5 admissions per pass

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Open every day from 11 am-5 pm, except Tuesdays, and on Thursday the museum stays open until 9 pm; the last admission of the day will be a half hour before closing.
Closed: New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (open until 3 pm), Christmas, and Patriots' Day. Open: MLK Day, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day.

Without pass: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $5 College students with ID; free under age 18, U.S. Military and their families and anyone named Isabella.

With pass: provides up to four (4) people with $5 admission per person. Children under the age of 18 are admitted free. A few times a year the Museum opens its doors to the public at no charge. On those days, tickets are distributed to all visitors (including museum pass-holders) until the Museum capacity for the entire day is reached. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly as these days are unusually busy, and call ahead at 617-566-1401.

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Museum of Fine Arts

Open 7 days, except New Year's Day, Patriots' Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Hours: Mon & Tues 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 10 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm.

Without Pass: $25 Adults; $23 Seniors and Students 18+; $10 Youth 7-17 school days before 3 – Youth are free at other times; children 6 and under are free.
With Pass: admits 2 adults for $10 each, free to children under age 6. Admission by voluntary contribution Wednesdays after 4 pm, all ages. Check website for special offers, e.g. free days.

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Museum of Science

Regular hours: Sat-Thurs 9 am-5 pm; Fri 9 am-9 pm
Summer hours: July 5 to Labor Day: Sat-Thurs 9 am-7 pm; Fri 9 am-9 pm

Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Staff Appreciation Day (Sept 6). The Museum also closes at 2 pm on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve.

Without Pass: Pricing varies depending on age and when tickets are purchased. Visit museum website for complete details.

With Pass: Admits up to 4 people at $10 per person. Valid only for Exhibit Hall, does not include admission to Omni Theater, Planetarium and Laser Show.

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Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Mystic Aquarium is open daily, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
April - Labor Day: 9 am to 5:50 pm
September 6 - November: 9 am to 4:50 pm
December - February: 10 am to 4:50 pm
March: 9 am to 4:50 pm

Once inside, guests may visit ten additional minutes after close. Hours are subject to change without notice. In the event of severe weather, please call 860-572-5955 for updates.

Without pass: Pricing varies day to day. Please visit museum website for complete details. Youth age 2 and under are free.
With Pass: Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children for $4 off regular admission. Children under 2 are free. Pass does not cover special events and programs.

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Hours: April thru Oct: 9 am-5 pm daily; Nov thru March: 10 am-4 pm daily; closed Dec 24 & 25. Winter hours vary. Please check museum website for up-to-date information.

Without Pass: $28.95 Adults; $26.95 Seniors 65+; $24.95 Youth 13-17; $18.95 Youth 3-12; Free for children 3 and under. Visit website for Special Discounts, including Active Duty Members.
With Pass: Admits 2 adults and 3 children at 50% off admission per person.

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New Bedford Whaling Museum

January-March: Tuesday-Saturday 9 am - 4 pm, Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. April-December: Daily 9 am - 5 pm. Select galleries open until 8 pm every second Thursday of the month. Open holiday Mondays. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day.

Without Pass: $17 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+), $10 Students (19+), $7 Child & Youth. FREE for children aged 3 and under.
With Pass: 50% off regular admission (up to 4 people)

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Newport Art Museum

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm; Thursday, 10 am - 7 pm; Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm; closed Mondays

Holidays: Open on Presidents' Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closed for Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve (at 1 pm) and New Year's Day.

Without Pass: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors; $8 Student & Military; Children 17 and under are free
With Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children under age 18

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Norman Bird Sanctuary

Hours: 9-5 daily (year round)
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the trails are closed for Harvest Fair weekend. In the event of inclement weather, closings will mirror the Middletown Public School system.

Without Pass: $7 Adults; $6 Senior/Military; $3 Student/Children 3-18; free under age 3
With Pass: Free admission for 6 people

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Pawtucket Red Sox

Hours: Dates vary. Call the Library at 401-247-1920 x2 for schedule.
With pass: Valid for 6 general admission tickets for $5 per ticket.

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Providence Children's Museum

Hours: open every day from 9 am-5 pm. Please note: Open select Fridays until 8 pm, please call ahead.

Closed: Mondays except holidays and public school vacations. Closed Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 25.

With pass: Admits up to 4 people at half-price admission. Free under 1 year.

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Rhode Island Historical Society

The John Brown House Museum, 52 Power St, Providence R.I. 401-331-8575 ext. 362
Open April thru November: Tues - Fri 1pm - 4pm, Sat 10am - 4pm; December thru March: Saturdays only 10am - 4pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission without pass: Adults $10, Seniors & Students $8, Children 10-17 $6
Admission with pass: Free for 4 people plus discount at museum gift shops.

Museum of Work & Culture, 42 South Main St, Woonsocket, R.I. 401-769-9675
Open Tues - Fri 9:30am - 4pm; Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 1pm - 4pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission without pass: Adults: $8, Seniors & Students $6, Children under 10 FREE with adult
Admission with pass: Free for 4 people plus discount at museum gift shops.

RIHS Research Library, 121 Hope St., Providence R.I. 401-273-8107 ext. 410
Call for open hours. Admission with pass: Free for 4 people.

Free admission for 4 people to a Concert Under the Elms , a series of 6 concerts held every summer on the lawn of the John Brown House Museum.

Discount on Walking Tours - $5 discount on daily tours and $2 discount on specialty tours.

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RISD Museum of Art

Hours: Tues-Sun 10 am-5 pm, every third Thurs 10 am-9 pm
Closed: Mondays and New Year's Day; July 4; Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Free to all on Gallery Night: Third Thursday each month 5-9 pm
Pay what you wish every Sunday 10 am-5 pm. No pass required!

Without Pass: $15 for Adults; $12 for Senior Citizens (age 62+); $8 for College students with ID; Free for Youth up to age 18
With Pass: Admits 2 adults for Free (children 18 and under are Free)

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Roger Williams Park Zoo

Hours: Open year-round. April thru Sept: 10 am-5 pm daily. Oct thru March: 10 am-4 pm daily. Last admission is always 30 minutes prior to closing.

Closed: Thanksgiving; December 24 and December 25

Without Pass: $17.95 Adults; $15.95 Seniors; $12.95 Children 2-12; Toddlers 1 and under FREE. Military Discount 50% off admission for 4 (immediate family only).
With Pass: Admits up to 4 people at $3 off admission each (4 guests of any combination of adults, seniors, and children). Not valid for fundraising exhibits or special events.

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South County Museum

Open: May, June, & September: Fri & Sat, 10-4. July & August: Tue thru Sat, 10-4. The Visitor Center office — but not the exhibits — is open year-round: Wednesdays 10-1.
Closed: Oct thru April
Without Pass: Adult $12; Seniors/AAA $10; Children ages 6-12 $5; Free for Active Duty Military Members, Museum Members, and Children under 6.
With Pass: Free for 4 general admissions. Not valid for Special Events, such as the Folk Art Quilt Show.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Open: Hours vary. Check museum website for complete hours.
Closed: Thanksgiving, December 24, December 25, December 31, and the month of January.
Without Pass: Adult $16; Seniors 65+ $11; Children (ages 6-18) $6; Children age 5 and under are free; Dog walking $7. Military Personnel, Veterans, and Military Families: 25% off general admission year-round with a valid Military ID or Dependent ID. Visit Tower Hill website for other general admission discounts.
With Pass: 2 guests at half price admission. Not valid for Special Events, such as Night Lights.
Note: Tower Hill is open late on Thursdays in June, July, and August for Free After Three Thursdays program that runs from 3 to 9 pm.

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Worcester Art Museum

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm, Third Thursday of every month: 10am-8pm

Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Without Pass: Adult $16; Seniors (65+) $14; Ages 4-17 $6; Ages 3 & under FREE

With Pass: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Please Note: Admission discount not valid for Flora in Winter events. FREE admission to all visitors on the first Saturday of each month: 10am-4pm.
Bank of America customers visit for FREE on the first full weekend of each month. Please present an active debit or credit card featuring the Bank of America or Merrill Lynch name and logo, plus an active, valid photo ID.
College Students: $14 with valid student ID. FREE admission on the third Thursday of each month.
Veterans: FREE. Active Military: FREE with valid ID, including up to 3 guests. We also participate in the Blue Star Museums program (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

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WWII Foundation Global Education Center

The mission of this non-profit World War II Foundation is to produce educational films and create initiatives recognizing the bravery and enormous contributions made by the veterans and survivors of World War II, including education and preservation of materials honoring individual or collective triumphs during WWII.

The Museum is located at 344 Main Street in Wakefield, RI and is open Wed-Fri 10am-2pm and Sat 9am-1pm. Admission is $5 per adult (regularly $15) and children 12 and under are free. WWII veterans are also free.

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