
American Clock & Watch Museum
The finest collection of American manufactured clocks and watches on public display. History and research of timepieces along with a sundial garden with flowers and herbs.
Wallingford Public Library
200 North Main St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
United States
Wallingford Public Library offers passes to a wide variety of local museums, zoos, aquariums, historical sites, and other experiences. These passes allow free or discounted admission depending on the attraction.
General Guidelines
The finest collection of American manufactured clocks and watches on public display. History and research of timepieces along with a sundial garden with flowers and herbs.
The Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum is a unique institution, as it is one of the most complete expressions of an American childhood through the ages.
Buy 1 admission, get 1 free (higher price prevails). No large groups.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to nearly three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history.
Up to 6 discounted daily admissions: $20 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $15 for youth.
A hands-on science, technology and nature museum that features a 30-foot walk–in kaleidoscope, a marine life touch tank, a miniature zoo, animal demonstrations, laser light and planetarium shows, a hands-on discovery room, the Kids Factory for preschoolers to explore, a computer center and
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History houses an extensive and comprehensive Connecticut-related collection of manuscripts, printed material, artifacts and images that document social, cultural, and family history.
Visit Dinosaur State Park, Gillette Castle, or Fort Trumbull
Free admission to Dinosaur State Park, Gillette Castle, and Fort Trumbull for 2 adults and 4 children ages 12 and under.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum has over 70 pieces of rail equipment dating back to 1869. Unlimited trolley rides for the day are included in your admission.
The Beardsley Zoo is a 33-acre facility dedicated to wildlife education, conservation, research and recreation.
Up to 6 people at $10.00 each. The only way to use the pass is in person, at the ticket window. Not valid for use at evening events.
From the beautifully restored historic halls of state government to the current office of Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Connecticut’s Old State House features fascinating exhibits and programs for all ages that focus on history, civics, and government.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is the first full-scale museum in this country devoted to national and international picture book art, conceived and built with the aim of celebrating the art that we are first exposed to as children.
EverWonder Children’s Museum offers hands-on exhibits and programming to spark imagination in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Half price admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children (children under the age of 1 are free).
Visit the houses, barn, and gallery of Florence Griswold and the painters of the Lyme Art Colony. It is called the Home of American Impressionism.
The Stowe Center is the home of the author of the anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. It includes three historic buildings surrounded by gorgeous gardens: the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, the Carriage House, and the Katharine Seymour Day House.
Hill-Stead is noted for its 1901 33,000-square-foot house filled with art and antiques.
Hungerford Park in Berlin has a puppet theater, Bear’s Den slide, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and a barnyard full of animal friends.
Free admission for 4 adults or any combination of persons equal to 4 adults.
The Lutz Children’s Museum provides diverse educational and cultural experiences for young learners, including interactive exhibits and live animals.
50% off admission for up to 6 people.
Guided tours are available of this 19-room, Tiffany decorated mansion, where Mark Twain raised his family and worked from 1874-1891, writing many of his famous stories.
A state-of-the-art, tribally owned-and-operated complex, this museum brings to life the story of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and serves as a major resource on the history of the Tribe, the histories and cultures of other tribes and the region’s natural history.
Mystic Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in North America. Visitors can sail or row replicas of traditional wooden boats, cruise in an antique steamboat, star gaze in the planetarium or just climb aboard ships.
A collection of more than 5,000 works of art dating from the early 18th century to the present day.
Free admission for 4 people. No restrictions except that 1 adult must accompany children under the age of 16.
The New England Air Museum has two huge display hangars housing more than 70 aircraft from all periods of history as well as an outdoor exhibit area.
50% off up to 5 regular admissions. Not valid for special events.
The Carousel Museum displays one of the largest collections of antique wooden carousel art on the East Coast. In addition, within the building, are the museum of Fire History and a fine arts gallery.
Free admission for 4 people.
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s.
50% off admission for up to 4 people.
Sturbridge, MA
https://www.osv.org/
Located amid 40 acres of beautiful woodlands, the Roger Williams Park Zoo provides visitors the opportunity to see animals from all over the globe – some more than a million years old.
The Discovery Science Center and Planetarium provides dynamic, hands-on STEAM experiences that resonate with the innate curiosity, learning desire, and spirit of exploration of our guests.
Up to 4 free children with 1 paid adult admission.
The Shoreline Trolley Museum is the oldest operating trolley museum in the United States.
50% off admission for up to 4 people.
East Haven, CT
https://shorelinetrolley.org/
Includes the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, and the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
With five main galleries and over 100 hands-on activities, the exhibits and educational programs engage, inspire and delight every child.
Buy 1 ticket, get 1 free up to 3 free admissions. Limited to 1 family per day.
The Wadsworth Atheneum is dedicated to advancing knowledge and inspiring everyone to experience and appreciate excellence in art and culture.
Wickham Park contains 280 acres of gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, sports facilities, and an aviary.
Free parking & free admission.
This zoo, located inside the beautiful Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, features over 200 exotic and domestic animals. Dedicated to wildlife education, the zoo provides educational programs for children and adults.