Museum Pass Program
Through the generosity of the Friends of the Lee Library, we offer discounted admission to the following Museums:
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Aviation Museum of NH
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire welcomes everyone with an interest in learning more about New Hampshire's exciting aviation history. The Aviation Museum is New Hampshire's only working museum devoted to aviation history in the Granite State. The Aviation Museum is open Fridays and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Pass offers free admission for four people Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens Is Open. Tuesday – Friday and the first and third weekends. Hours are 10-4. Bedrock Gardens is an emerging public garden that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. This 30-acre site is transitioning from a historic farm and private garden to a public oasis of art, horticulture and inspiration. Visit a garden that the Boston Globe described as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire." Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc., is an internationally-known non-profit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. Tours, programs, exhibits, and events help visitors chart their own journey of simplicity, caring, and community. Guided Tour Hours: Open daily, Sunday – Saturday at 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM Village Store & Exhibit Hours: Open daily, Sunday – Saturday from 10AM – 5PM Village Grounds & Trails: Every day, dawn to dusk, and free to visit. All are welcome to visit the Village, walk the trails, and explore the beautiful grounds. *Masks are required for all visitors anytime you are inside a building. Pass offers free admission to a guided tour for up to 2 adults and 2 children any day that the museum is open, excluding special events. Season runs from May 14—November! Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Children’s Museum – Boston
Pass must be reserved at the Durham Public Library (868-6699) or online at: www.durhampubliclibrary.org. Only one pass is available each day. LOCATION: 300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 HOURS OF OPERATION: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., New Year’s Day open: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day PASS ADMITS: 4 people for 1/2 price each (Regular admission is $14. Members and all children 0-12 months are Free. Target $1 Friday Nights offered every Friday from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.) TELEPHONE: 617-426-8855 WEBSITE: www.bostonkids.org PASS HELD AT DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
LOCATION: Dover, NH HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. Open regular hours on Mondays during summer and school vacation weeks, otherwise closed on Mondays. Passes may be reserved for the current month and the next. One pass per day. PASS ADMITS: 4 at 50% off regular admission (Regular admission fee is $10.00 adults and children over 1 year of age, $9.00 seniors) WEBSITE: www.childrens-museum.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Currier Museum of Art
Two passes can go out per day. Only one pass per library patron. Lee Library patrons only. LOCATION: Manchester, NH HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 11am – 5pm First Thursday of Each Month: 11am – 9 pm Subsequent Thursdays: 11am-5pm 2nd Saturday of each month: 10am – 5pm (NH residents who arrive between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. get in free for the day). CLOSED: Tuesdays, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Easter, July 4th PASS ADMITS: Free General Admission up to 2 Adults (18 & over), Children under 18 are free. (Regular admission: $15 adults, $13 seniors & $10 students, children 13-17 $5, children under 13 are free). Pass not valid for “Just-for-Members” events, member discount at Museum Shop, admission to the Zimmerman House or special ticketed events. Reservations are required for admission to the Zimmerman House. TELEPHONE: 669-6144 ( ext. 108 or 120) WEBSITE: www.currier.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Must be reserved at the Durham Public Library by phone (868-6699) or online at www.durhampubliclibrary.org LOCATION: 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Note: Front Admission Desk closes at 4:20 pm and galleries begin closing at 4:45. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. Closed on July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. WEEKDAY PASS: admits 4 people at the reduced admission price of $5.00 per person. WEEKEND PASS: admits 2 people at the reduced admission price of $5.00 per person. CONTACT: Phone : (617) 566-1401 Website: www.gardnermuseum.org PASS HELD AT DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Museum of Fine Arts – Boston
More than one pass can go out each day, but passes are limited to one per person. LOCATION: 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, Ma HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday -Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CLOSED: New Year’s Day, Patriot’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas PASS ADMITS: 2 People for $10.00 each (Regular admission fee is $25/Adult ,$23/Seniors & Students age 18 and older, Students ages 7-17 are admitted for $10 on school days until 3 p.m. & are free at any other time, Youths 6 and under are always free) Pass allows two patrons to obtain a reduced price ticket of $10.00 each for admission to the museum. No reservations are accepted. Telephone: 617-267-9300 Website: www.mfa.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Museum of Science – Boston
LOCATION: Science Park, Rt. 28N, Boston, Ma. HOURS OF OPERATION: Exhibit Halls Regular Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. *******UPDATE October 26 2022 ********** Reserve a pass for the date you plan to visit the Museum and pick up your pass from the library. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).Your pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
CLOSED: Thanksgiving & Christmas (Closes early at 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.) Passes may be reserved for the current month and the next. One pass per day. PASS ADMITS: 4 people at 50% discount each regular admission. (no discounts on Omni Theater, Planetarium or parking) (Regular admission fee is $29/Adults, Senior (60+) $25, $24/Children ages 3 – 11) Phone: (617)723-2500 Website: www.mos.org |
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New England Aquarium
THIS PASS IS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. LOCATION: Boston, MA HOURS OF OPERATION: Open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 6 pm July 5 thru Labor Day 9 am – 7 pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, open at noon on New Year’s Day Regular admission is $27.95 for adults, children 3-11 $18.95, children under 3 free and seniors (60+)$25.95 Passes may be reserved for the current month and the next. One pass per day. PASS ADMITS: Up to 4 people per day at half price. TELEPHONE: 617-973-5200 WEBSITE: http://www.neaq.org |
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The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
The New Hampshire Telephone Museum houses a tangible history of telecommunications which can be viewed via guided or self-guided tours. Our knowledgeable staff provides engaging commentary highlighting important moments in telephone history, such as the race to the patent office, the undertaker who invented the dial system, and much more. Our enthusiastic staff and our collection of over 1000 artifacts, have made the New Hampshire Telephone Museum one of the must-see attractions in the state, as well as an important educational resource. Stop by and see why people say “WOW!” when they walk through the door! HoursTuesdays through Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 - October 31 Tuesdays and Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November, December, March & April Museum closed January & February Pass admits two guests free of charge to the New Hampshire Telephone Museum! Pass purchase by the Lee Historical Society, please pick up at the Lee Public Library. Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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New Hampshire State Parks
The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation is one of five divisions of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The Division of Parks and Recreation is comprised of management components that make up the Division's mission in the state.The Division manages 93 properties' campgrounds, beaches, natural areas, waysides, historic sites and recreational trails. The Division is comprised of the following management areas:
New Hampshire has 93 state park properties that provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The park system includes beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, waysides, natural areas, a multitude of trails, and much more to explore. Pass grants admission for two adults and four children to any day-use park at no additional charge. Pass not valid at the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, the Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park – South Beach, Wallis Sands State Park, or metered parking. The pass may not be used for camping fees. Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Peabody Essex Museum
LOCATION: 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA HOURS OF OPERATION: Thursday through Sunday, 9-5 PASS ADMITS: Thursday-Sunday 2 people reduced admission $12, youths 16 and under are always free. There is an additional $6 fee for admission to the Yin Yu Tang Chinese House. Patrons need to call the Durham Library to reserve this pass and then log into PEM’s ticket page to reserve a date and time to visit PEM. Visit pem.org/tickets, enter the promo code LIB83120 and then selectyour discounted admission tickets. At this time there are no paper passes, please use the promo code to reserve passes online or call PEM’s reservation line at 978-542-1511. Regular admission fee is adults $20, seniors (65+) $18, students with ID $12, youth 16 & under are free. TELEPHONE: 978-542-1619 WEBSITE: www.pem.org PASS HELD AT DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Portsmouth Historical Society
Portsmouth Historical Society, founded in 1917, is a nonprofit devoted to championing the history, arts, and culture of the Portsmouth region through acquisitions, preservation, museum exhibitions, programs, and publications. It operates two facilities: the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center and the 1758 John Paul Jones Historic House Museum and Gardens, a national historic landmark. The Discover Portsmouth Center closes at the end of December but admission is only charged from April 1 through October 10 or Columbus Day each year. That is the same with the John Paul Jones House but they close October 10 or Columbus Day each year. The pass is for a family of up to 2 adults and 2 children. One pass per day. These will be used during the admission time of April 1 through Columbus Day each year. Phone:603-436-8433 Website: https://portsmouthhistory.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Seacoast Science Center
LOCATION: 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye NH 03870 HOURS OF OPERATION: Daily 10-5pm (April-October) Saturday-Monday 10-5pm (November-March) PASS ADMITS: A single family (2 adults and up to 4 children) at a 50% discount, per pass. 2 passes can go out per day but only one pass per family. Please note that there is a fee to enter and park in Odiorne State Park, generally from April through September. TELEPHONE: (603) 436-8043 WEBSITE: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Strawbery Banke
LOCATION: Portsmouth, NH HOURS OF OPERATION: May 1 – October 31 Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. November 6- 28 Open Saturdays and Sundays Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Closed December 31-April 30 Passes may be reserved for the current month and the next. One pass per day. PASS ADMITS: 2 Adults, 4 children (Regular admission fee: Adults $17.50, Ages 5 – 17 $10, 4 yrs. & under Free, Family Rate $40) Puddledock Pond Ice Skating The rink is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Ticket Price: $7 for adults, $5 for children With the library pass, there is a $1 discount/person Check the website for ice time as activities may be booked for ice use. TELEPHONE: 433-1100 WEBSITE: www.strawberybanke.org Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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Squam Lakes Science Center
Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, an informal public garden, and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has brought people Nearer to Nature since 1966. The Science Center is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA); we are the only AZA-accredited institution in northern New England. Each pass will admit four people for up to four people at $10 per person (regular admission $18) There are limited number of tickets/admissions available each day at Squam Lake. PASS HELD AT MADBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
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Woodman Museum
LOCATION: Dover, NH HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday & Wednesday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm Closed Tuesdays. Also closed on Independence Day , Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Pass admits two for the price of one, or one person for half-price. Regular prices are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), $9 for active military personnel and students over the age of 13, $7 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under 3 and family members of deployed military personnel are admitted for free. Phone: 603-742-1038 Website: http://woodmanmuseum.org/visit/ Lee Public Library Card Holders Only |
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