Discount Passes

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

  • Wallingford residents over the age of 18 may reserve up to 4 museum passes in a 30-day period,
    with one reservation allowed per museum, and one reservation allowed per day.
  •  Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.
  • For nonprintable passes, reservations are made for the date of pass pickup at the library.
  • For printable passes, reservations are made for the date of visit to the museum.
  • Reservations may be made online through the library’s website or by calling the library.
  • Non-residents may request a pass on the day of visit for printable passes or day of pickup for
    nonprintable passes. Online reservations are not available to non-residents.
  • Late fees are $5.00 per day. Replacement cost is the cost of the pass.

 

Pass Type
Format
Pass Audience
Beardsley Zoo

Beardsley Zoo

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.

Children’s Museum & Roaring Brook Nature Center

Children’s Museum & Roaring Brook Nature Center

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

Connecticut State Parks Centers & Historic Buildings Day Pass

Connecticut State Parks Centers & Historic Buildings Day Pass

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.

Lutz Children’s Museum

Lutz Children’s Museum

The Lutz Children’s Museum provides diverse educational and cultural experiences for young learners, including nteractive exhibits and live animals.

50% off admission for up to 6 people.

New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Park Nature Center

New Britain Youth Museum & Hungerford Park Nature Center

The New Britain Youth Museum in downtown New Britain offers a number of activities including a puppet theater, construction toys, and the Dinosaur Room.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo

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.

Zoo in Forest Park

Zoo in Forest Park

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.