Museum Pass FAQs
How Do I Get A Pass?
You will need a library card with less than $10.00 in fines.
– An individual or family may borrow 1 pass at a time.
– Patrons are responsible for ascertaining whether the museum is open on the day they wish to use the pass.
– The pass is for general admission and may not cover admission to special exhibits or programs.
Please Remember:
– Passes may be borrowed for up to 3 days.
– Passes must be returned to the East Smithfield Public Library. They may be placed in the book drop.
– The charge for a lost pass is the cost of that pass.
Passes
Audubon
Free admission (up to four people)
1401 Hope St., Bristol, RI
The Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium is home to a natural history museum offering interactive exhibits that explore local habitats and wildlife found in the Ocean State. It has ADA-certified walking trails that start at the Palmieri Pollinator Garden and wind through upland meadows to a ¼ mile boardwalk through fresh and saltwater marshes to a majestic view of Narragansett Bay.
Museum Website: https://asri.org/learn/naturecenteraquarium.html
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
Boston Museum of Science
50% off Exhibit Halls admission (up to four people)
Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA
The Museum of Science is a science museum and indoor zoo. These passes are valid for the printed date only. No exceptions. Passes are valid for Exhibit Halls admission – other experiences are not included.
Museum Website: https://www.mos.org/
This is a printed coupon pass, it does not need to be returned.
Historic New England
Free admission (up to four people)
Visit over 30 locations throughout New England.
Historic New England is a historic preservation organization which owns and operates historic house museums and properties open to the public throughout most of New England.
The website provides much detail, including directions, contact information, and history of each property.
Museum Website: https://www.historicnewengland.org/
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Free admission (up to 2 adults and 4 children)
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI
The Museum of Natural History is Rhode Island’s only natural history museum and is home to the state’s only public planetarium. The museum has served as a unique educational, scientific and cultural resource by offering exciting exhibits and programming that provide ways for children and families to learn about our world and its people.
Note: Planetarium tickets are an additional fee.
Museum Website: https://www.providenceri.gov/museum/
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
50% off admission (up to four people)
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum that focuses on the history, science, art, and culture of the international whaling industry, and the colonial region of Old Dartmouth in the South Coast of Massachusetts.
Museum Website: https://www.whalingmuseum.org/
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
Providence Children’s Museum
Free admission (up to 2 adults and 4 children)
100 South St, Providence, RI
At the Providence Children’s Museum, play, creativity, and exploration are what we do, we are the champions of play! Come play at the Providence Children’s Museum today.
Museum Website: https://providencechildrensmuseum.org/
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
Tomaquag Museum
50% off admission (up to four people)
390A Summit Rd, Exeter, RI
The Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum is an Indigenous museum and is one of the oldest tribal museums in the country.
Museum Website: https://www.tomaquagmuseum.org/
Pass needs to be returned to the library.
Thanks to the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library, who have generously paid for a number of passes to be available for patrons to check out. All you need is your library card!