Museum Passes
We are pleased to offer our patrons the following passes, good for free or reduced admission:
Bedrock gardens
Bedrock Gardens is a public garden that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. This 30-acre site has recently transitioned from a historic farm and private garden to a public oasis of horticulture, art, and inspiration.
19 High Road, Lee, NH 03861
(603) 659-2993
The library’s pass is good for free admission for 2 adults (accompanying children and grandchildren are also free).
Visit the Bedrock Gardens website for hours, events, and directions.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is for children ages 1-12 and their families. This beautiful space is in a renovated mill building in Dover, New Hampshire and is all about creativity and innovation through art, science, and adventure! There are two floors of unique, interactive exhibits where families can explore world cultures, under-sea research, brain waves, dinosaurs, music, nature and much more.
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-2002
The library’s pass is good for half-price admission for up to 4 patrons.
* Patrons must make online reservations ahead of their visit for one of two daily sessions at the museum. Entrance fees are paid upon entry to the museum. Patrons must bring a copy of the library’s pass to the museum at the time of their visit for the discounted entrance fee.
View the CMNH website for complete ticketing information, session days/ hours and exhibit info »
New Hampshire State Parks
New Hampshire has 93 state parks! With the RPL park pass, you can get free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children to any day-use park, except for the following:
Hampton Beach State Park
Wallis Sands State Beach
The Flume Gorge
Cannon Mountain Tramway
Additional restrictions may apply. Children under 5 and NH residents 65 and older are always free at day-use parks. Check the NH State Parks website for park information »
*Patrons must make an online reservation ahead of their visit to one of the state parks. NH State Parks charges a $1 fee for reservations.
Seacoast Science Center
The Seacoast Science Center is a marine science education center and museum. They have live animal exhibits, touch tanks, nature walks, and exhibits for all ages. The Seacoast Science Center is located within Odiorne Point State Park, a 135-acre seaside park that features a wooded picnic grove, grassy fields, a playground, and miles of walking trails.
570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870
(603) 436-8043
The library’s pass is good for 50% off admission to the Center for two adults, plus their children or grandchildren under the age of 18 as well as a 10% discount in the Nature Store. The pass does not include entry fees for Odiorne Point State Park.
*Patrons must go online and purchase tickets BEFORE visiting the Center. Choose the Pass Holder Admission option and then choose Library Pass in the drop down menu when prompted. Patrons will need a copy of the library’s pass AND a ticket receipt for entry to the Center.
View the Seacoast Science Center's website for complete ticketing information, hours, and exhibit info »
SEE Science Center
The SEE Science Center is an interactive learning center in Manchester, New Hampshire. SEE engages children of all ages with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exhibits and live demonstrations!
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 699-0400
The library’s pass is good half-priced admission for two people. Children under the age of 3 are always free.
*Reservations or online tickets save time at the admissions desk and are highly recommended for holidays, during school vacations and on rainy days. Reservations are for a one hour arrival window, during which you can come at any time. After you are admitted, you can stay until closing time. Last admissions are one hour before closing time.
Visit the See Science Center website for complete ticketing information, session days/ hours and exhibit info »