Museum Passes

Large flower garden with a fountain and a woman dressed in Victorian-era clothing, with large house in background
Strawbery Banke Museum

General Information

A current Somersworth Public Library card in good standing is required to borrow a museum pass. Reservations for passes may be done in-person or by telephone.

Only one pass per day may be reserved at a time. If another pass is available when you come to pick-up your reserved pass, you may borrow a second museum pass at that time. Each museum pass admits different numbers of people under different requirements; please take note of all the information for each museum listed below. Please call the Library if you have any questions or need further information.

Some museums also require making reservations in advance. Please visit each museum's website or call the museum to confirm their hours and any new requirements for visits or ticket purchasing.


Bedrock Gardens

19 High Road
Lee, NH
(603) 659-2993
Website

Pass admits 2 adults and accompanying dependents free admission.

Opening dates vary by year. Bedrock Gardens will open on May 12, 2026. Excludes special events.

Hours 
Tuesday - Friday:10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday:Open First & Third Weekends Each Month, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday:CLOSED

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

6 Washington Street
Dover, NH
(603) 742-2002
Website

Pass admits 4 for 50% off the admission price.

Hours 
Tuesday9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Saturday:9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. , 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday:CLOSED

New England Aquarium

1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA
(617) 973-5206
Website

Pass admits 4 people for 50% off the admission price. Excludes Simons Theater tickets and special aquarium programs.

Hours 
Monday - Friday:9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday:9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

NH State Parks

Division of NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
172 Pembroke Rd Concord, NH
(603) 271-2411
Website

Pass admits 2 adults & up to 4 dependents into participating state parks. Restrictions: This pass is NOT valid at the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, the Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach, or Wallis Sands State Park. The pass cannot be used for camping and is not valid at the metered parking areas.

Park availability and hours vary by season, so be sure to call or check online for current information.


Seacoast Science Center

570 Ocean Boulevard
Rye, NH
(603) 436-8043
Website

Pass admits 2 adults & 4 children for 50% off the admission price. Admission to Odiorne State Park is NOT included in the pass.

Hours 
October 15 - April 15:Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 16 - October 14:Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 


Strawbery Banke Museum

Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH 
(603) 433-1100
Website

Pass admits 2 adults & up to 4 children free.

Hours 
May - June:Weekdays: 10 AM-4 PM
Weekends and holidays: 10 AM-5 PM
July - August:Daily: 10 AM-5 PM
September - October:Weekdays: 10 AM-4 PM
Weekends and holidays: 10 AM-5 PM
Closed November - April except for Special Events

York's Wild Kingdom Zoo & Amusement Park

1 Animal Park Rd
York, ME
(207) 363-4911
Website

Pass allows you to purchase up to four adult tickets (ages 11+) for just $12 per person when booking online. Zoo hours are seasonal and are subject to change. Please visit YWK website to view current hours of operation.

Hours 
Blue Days:Zoo open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; rides open 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Yellow Days:Zoo open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; all rides are closed