Museum Passes Available

Call to reserve a pass to these fabulous museums!

We have the following passes available at the library.  Passes offer reduced or free admission depending on the museum.Check the individual museum website before reserving a pass, most require advance reservations. 

children's museum

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

–50% off regular admission for 4 people
6 Washington Street, Dover 03820
(603) 742-2002

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 9am-Noon
Wednesday- Saturday: 9am – Noon or 1-4pm
Sunday: 9am- Noon

Online reservations are strongly encouraged to visit the museum and can be made up to 30 days in advance. For more information or to make a reservation click here. 

state parks

New Hampshire State Parks

Various Locations
(603) 271-3556

Hours of operation: 
Varies by location

Pass valid for free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children at day-use parks. Not valid at Cannon Mountain, Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach, South Beach, or Wallis Sands. Cannot be used for camping or metered parking. Online reservations are highly encouraged. Go to www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations to make a reservation for the State Park you wish to visit. A $1 reservation fee will be charged for online reservations. Remember to print your ticket and bring the library pass with you. 

seacoast science

Seacoast Science Center

50% off regular admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children  (there may be a State Park fee during the summer)
570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, NH
(603) 436-8043

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm   

Advance reservations are encouraged during peak seaon, but not required. For more information about visiting Seacoast Science Center or to reserve tickets, click here. Please use the “SSC Member Reservations” link to make reservations using the library pass.

squam lakes

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Admits up to 4 people for $13 each. 
23 Science Center Rd., Holderness, NH
(603) 968-7194

Hours of Operation:
Daily: 9:30am-5pm 
Last trail admission 3:30pm
Open May 1- November 1

Advance reservations encouraged but not required. To reserve online using the library pass click here.

portsmouth historical

Portsmouth Historical Society

Admits 2 adults and 2 children to the John Paul Jones House   and the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center and Galleries 
10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH 
(603)436-8433

Hours of Operation:
Daily: 10:00am-5:00pm 
Open April – December

strawbery

Strawbery Banke

Admits 2 adults and their children. 
17 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH
(603) 433-1100

Hours of Operation:
April 27-June: Daily: 10 AM-4 PM
July-August: Daily: 10 AM-5 PM
September-October 27: Thurs-Mon: 10 AM-4 PM
Open April 27 – October 27, 2024

The following museum passes may be used by Madbury patrons, but are available at the Durham and Lee Libraries:    

Call Durham Public Library to reserve – (603) 868-6699

  • Children’s Museum of Boston – Half price admission for 4 people. 
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston – $5 per person Tuesday-Friday
  • Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA – $12 per person (2 adults)

Call Lee Public Library to reserve – (603) 659-2626

  • Museum of Science in Boston – Half price admission for 4 people.  
  • New England Aquarium in Boston- Half price admission for 4 people.