MUSEUM AND THEATER PASSES
In order to provide patrons access to a wider world, the Friends of the Rochester Public Library make available to card holders free or low-cost passes to a number of museums. The library also offers free or low-cost passes to four local theaters.
Checking out Museum Passes:
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Patrons may reserve for a particular day in the calendar.
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Patrons may reserve passes once a month: one reservation for each museum.
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Patrons may not check out passes if they owe more than five dollars in fines.
Using Theater Passes: WE'RE SORRY, THEATER PASSES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME
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Free tickets may be booked twice in a calendar year.
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Discounted tickets may be booked with no yearly limit, and may be requested repeatedly.
All passes are subject to availability. Reserve by calling 603-332-1428 ext. 2.
Museum Passes
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston *Available
Each pass admits up to 2 people with $10 admission per person.
Tickets for special exhibitions may be purchased for an additional $8.
These tickets cannot be reserved in advance and are subject to availability.
465 Huntington Ave Boston MA
Museum Hours:
(617) 267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/visit
Museum of Science *Available
1 Science Park, Boston MA 02114
Museum hours:
Sat- Thur 9-5pm
(617) 723-2500
www.mos.org
Seacoast Science Center *Available
Each pass allows two adults and their children or grandchildren (under age 18) from the same household, plus two additional guests, half price admission to the Seacoast Science Center. Be sure to present your pass to the Odiorne Point State Park tollbooth attendant and the Center greeter for potential free entry into the Odiorne Point parking area (there is generally a parking fee May-October). Membership privileges include a 10% discount in the Nature Store.
570 Ocean Blvd, Rye NH
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm
(603) 436-8043 http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
Wright Museum *Available
Each pass admits 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18 for free.
77 Center St Wolfeboro, NH
Museum Hours:
(May 1st - Oct. 31st): Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 12-4pm
(603) 569-1212 http://www.wrightmuseum.org/
Strawbery Banke
Each pass entitles the bearer to free regular admission for two adults and children under 17. Some special events and exhibits may require an additional fee.
14 Hancock St Portsmouth NH
Museum Hours:
(June 19th - October 31st): 10am - 5pm daily,
(603) 433-1106 www.strawberybanke.org
Currier Museum of Art *Available
Each pass provides 50% off admission for up to 2 adults (18 years and over) and all youth family members (ages 13-17); children 12 years and under are always admitted without charge.
150 Ash Street, Manchester NH 03104
Museum hours:
Sun-Fri 11am-5pm (Tues CLOSED)
Sat 10am-5pm
Open until 9pm on the first Thursday of the month
(603) 669-6144 www.currier.org
New Hampshire Historical Society *Available
Each pass provides free daily admission to any exhibition at the Historical Society for up to four adults and any accompanying children (ages 18 and under) during public open hours.
30 Park Street Concord NH
Museum Hours:
Tues-Sat 9:30am - 5:00pm.
(603) 228-6688 www.nhhistory.org
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire -*Passes are located in the Children's Room
Reduced admission of 50% off up to four people. Additional guests pay the regular admission of $11. All children under the age of one are admitted free of charge. Some special programs may require an additional fee.
6 Washington St. Dover NH
Museum Hours:
Tues-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun 12-5pm
(603) 742-2002 https://www.childrens-museum.org/visit/info
New Hampshire Farm Museum-*Passes are located in in the Children's Room
The pass entitles the bearer (and their immediate family) for free. Additional guests pay the regular admission fees of $7 for adults, and $4 for children 4-17 years old. Children under 4 are admitted free of charge. Seniors/Students are $6.
1305 White Mountain Highway Milton NH
Museum Hours:
MId Ma-June: Sat + Sun 10am-4pm.
June 21 to Aug 30th : Weds-Sun 10am-5pm
Aug 31st-Oct 20th Sat + Sun 10am-4pm
Check the Farm Museums' website for information on off-season events.
The last farmhouse tour leaves at 3:30 pm
(603) 652-7840
https://nhfarmmuseum.org/
USS Constitution Museum (NEW)
Each pass admits up to 9 people for free.
Theater Passes
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Free and buy one get one passes are available to Mainstage and PAPA productions.
Rochester Opera House
This pass allows free admission to theater productions only.
Hackmatack Playhouse
This pass allows two admissions for any production for $20 each.