Due to the coronavirus, most museums and institutions have temporarily closed. The Library is closed through April 30th and cannot issue passes at this time.
Experience a museum from home! Try a virtual tour of popular museums across the globe.
New England Aquarium is offering virtual tours and activities.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve. 
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 Dec 24 & 25. Winter hours vary. Please check museum website for up-to-date information.
Without Pass: $17 Adults, $15 Seniors (65+), $10 Students (19+), $7 Child & Youth. FREE for children aged 3 and under.
and public school vacations. Closed Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 25.
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: Mondays, Tuesdays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
honoring individual or collective triumphs during WWII.