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Kanopy
The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Kanopy ensures that these films reach viewers around the world. Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. New titles added every month! Kanopy Kids: Educational, Enriching, Entertaining Kanopy’s dedication to thoughtful entertainment includes educational and engaging videos for children of all ages—as well as the young at heart. Parents can trust that our catalog encourages social and emotional development, promotes respect for community diversity, and inspires creativity. Browse Kanopy Kids and discover the videos that spark children’s imagination.
Museum PassesAmerican Clock and Watch Museum
100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT 06010 | (860) 583-6070 Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 3 children. Children 5 and under are free. The ACWM is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to U.S. Military personnel and their families. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Brodie Beach Pass 580 West Hill Road, New Hartford, CT 06057 | (860) 379-3877 Available during the summer season only to New Hartford residents. Pass is for household members only (guest fees apply to those not living at household address). Checkouts limited to 5x throughout the summer. Brodie pass is available for one day and is due before opening the next business day of the library. Checkout over the weekend (Saturday) counts as two uses. Pass can be checked out for 1 day. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Roaring Brook Nature Center 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT 06019 | 860-693-0263 The Children's Museum 180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 | 860-231-2824 The Library has one only one pass available for both museums. Library Member Pass: provides 1 free admission with each paid admission. Maximum of 4 free admissions per day, per card. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Connecticut State Parks: Centers and Historic Buildings State Parks Division: 860-424-3200 Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children (12 years and under) to: Gillette Castle State Park 67 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 | 860-526-2336 Advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. Weekends are frequently sold out. Purchase tickets here and select the Library Pass option after selecting a tour time. Dinosaur State Park 400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 | (860) 529-5816 Children under 5 are free. Fort Trumbull State Park 90 Wallbach Street, New London, CT 06320 | (860) 444-7591 Children under 5 are free. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 | (860) 522-6766 Museum Pass: Free admission for up to 4 visitors. At the Old State House, children under 5 are free. Active duty military and veterans are also free with ID. Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06103 | (860) 724-3623 Discount Pass: 20% off general admission for up to 4 people Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Add-ons such as movies, stage shows, Butterfly Encounter etc. are not included in this promotion. Offer is subject to some blackout and restricted dates. The physical library pass card must be presented at the Science Center upon arrival for admission. Visitors can reserve the discounted tickets online. This is a discount pass; it does not offer free admission. Earthplace 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06880 | (203) 557-4400 Museum Pass: Free admission for up to 4 people. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371 | (860) 434-5542 Museum Pass: Free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 12). The Florence Griswold Museum is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to U.S. Military personnel and their families. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. The Institute for American Indian Studies 38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793 | (860) 868-0518 Museum Pass: Half-price admission and 10% off gift shop items. The Institute is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to U.S. Military personnel and their families. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. KidsPlay 61 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790 | (860) 618-7700 Museum Pass: Half-price admission for up to 6 family members. Children under 1 year are free. KidsPlay is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families (up to 6 people) from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. The Mark Twain House & Museum 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105 | (860) 247-0998 Museum Pass: Provides 1 free adult admission (OR 2 free child admissions) with each paid adult admission OR up to 3 Living History Tours at a discounted rate. Children under 6 are free. The Mark Twain House is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families (up to 6 people) from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. The Neuberger Museum 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577| (203) 753-0381 Museum Pass: Admission is currently FREE for all visitors. At the Neuberger, children 12 and under are free. The Neuberger is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052 | (860) 229-0257 Library pass admits up to four people free. At the NBMAA, children under 5 are free. Saturday admission from 10 am to noon is free (due to support from the American Savings Foundation). The NBMAA is a Blue Star Museum offering free admission to active members of the military (and up to five of their family members) from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day; select "Member" when purchasing tickets to receive free admission. Pass can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 | 860-278-2670 Museum Pass: Free admission for any 2 adults (the library has 2 passes for a maximum of 4 adults). At the Wadsworth, Hartford residents and youth (age 17 and under) are free. The Wadsworth offers free admission to active members of the military (and up to five of their family members) and to veterans. For families, arrive between noon and 2pm on the second Saturday of each month and enjoy free admission for the day. Visit the museum website for more admissions opportunities. Passes can be checked out for 3 days. If returned later there is a $5/day fee. |
Museums across the U.S. offer free admission for EBT/SNAP cardholders
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Find a participating museum near you or browse our full list of participating museums.
Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. It is open to participation by any type of museum — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. It is open to participation by any type of museum — including art, history, natural history/anthropology, and general museums, children’s museums, science centers, planetariums, nature centers, historic houses/sites, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, and arboretums.
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