Museum Passes

Museum passes are lent to New Hartford residents for up to three days, Brodie Park is for one day only, and must be returned on the day they are due before the Library opens.  The pass may be dropped in the bookdrop outside the Library.  Passes may not be renewed.  There is a fine of $10 a day for passes not returned on time.  If the pass is lost or stolen, the charge will be the total price of the pass. You may reserve a pass by visiting or calling the Library.

*NEW     THE ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM  
One of the country's first museums devoted exclusively to the exhibition of contemporary art.
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 203.438.4519
www.aldrichart.org
Tuesday-Sunday, 12 noon to 5 pm
Admits pass-holder and accompanying family members.

BRODIE PARK
Swimming, Picnicking, and Hiking
West Hill Rd., New Hartford, CT
(860) 379-3877
Free pass for one vehicle.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Hands-on science for children  
950 Trout Brook Dr., West Hartford, CT
(860) 231-2824
www.thechildrensmuseumct.org
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 -5 (Summers, 9-4)
Sunday: 12-5 (Summers, 11-4)
Admits two for the price of one.

CONNECTICUT’S OLD STATE HOUSE
Connecticut’s first state capitol and a beautifully-restored architectural marvel.
800 Main Street, Hartford, CT  06103
860-522-6766
www.ctoldstatehouse.com
(hours vary by season)
Park in Constitution Plaza Garage, South Entrance (with validation, it will cost $5/day)
Admission free (up to 2 adults and 2 children)

CONNECTICUT STATE PARKS & FORESTS
DAY PASS
This pass is valid only CT
State Park & Forest Recreation
Areas, from April 1 to Oct 8
Pass waives vehicle entrance
fees for your car
Valid for 2 adults & 4 children at Dinosaur,
Fort Trumbull, & Gillette Castle State Parks

EARTHPLACE
The Nature Discovery Center
10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT
(203) 227-7253
www.earthplace.org
Grounds: Open daily 7 am – dusk
Building: Monday-Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: 1-4
Free admission for family of four

*NEW     IMAGINE NATION MUSEUM
A hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 10.
One Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-1400
info@imaginenation.org
Wednesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
(Open until 8 pm the first Friday of the month)
Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday    12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admits 4
(Donated by The New Hartford Women’s Club)

*NEW     MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK
A vibrant and entertaining learning environment, with living exhibits, marine science, and environmental education.
10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
Exit 14 (n)/Exit 15 (s) off I-95
203-852-0700
www.maritimeaquarium.org
10 am-5 pm every day of the year (July and August until 6 pm), closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
$2 off combination ticket (Aquarium & Daytime IMAX)    

MYSTIC AQUARIUM
RouteI-95 to Exit 90, Mystic, CT
*NEW     NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART
Prestigious examples of modern, contemporary, and African art.
Located on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York
735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY
914-251-6100 or 914-251-6117
www.neuberger.org
Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm


ROARING BROOK NATURE CENTER
Wildlife exhibits, Walking trails
70 Gracey Rd., Canton, CT
(860) 693-0263
http://roaringbrook.org  
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5
Sunday, 1-5
Open Mondays in July and August
Admits two for the price of one.


WADSWORTH ATHENEUM
Oldest public art museum in the U.S.
600 Main St., Hartford, CT
(860) 278-2670
www.wadsworthatheneum.org
Wednesday-Friday: 11-5
Saturday and Sunday: 10-5
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children.