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| Jewett City Savings Bank made possible the Free Art, Museum and Park Pass Project 2009 through their generosity. Visit the links for updated hours and directions. | ||
| Ridgefield | Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | |
| Exhibitions feature work by emerging and mid-career artists, and education programs help adults and children to connect to today’s world through contemporary art. The Museum is located at 258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. For more information call 203.438.4519. | ||
Pass admits pass-holder and accompanying family members. Normal admission is $7 adults, $4 seniors (60 and older) and free for children 18 and younger. Available at Aldrich Library only. Courtesy of the Aldrich Art Museum. |
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| Niantic | Children's Museum of Southeastern CT | |
| This is a hands-on educational experience for children up through Grade 5. Learn about the arts, sciences, safety and health. Visit the Health Discovery Center. Climb into the kids' clubhouse. Pilot a fishing boat, then head to Capt. Scott's Fish Market. Explore Toddler Land and Global Village. The outdoor garden has giant chimes, whale drum, echo tube, dino dig, climbing wall, pond exhibit and more! It has live critters, a pipe organ and an authentic 2-person research submarine in another outdoor space. | ||
The library pass allows 4 people into the museum at no charge. The pass is available at Aldrich Library. |
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| LINK TO CT PARK LIST AND INFORMATION | ||
| CT | The CT DEP Park Pass. This pass can be presented at any state park or forest for free admission. The pass also provides free entrance to any museum located at a state park such as Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, Fort Trumbull State Park in New London and Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam. Borrow our copy of Joseph Leary's A Shared Landscape: A Guide & History of Connecticut's State Parks & Forests. This book provides details and colorful photographs of Connecticut's state parks. | |
| Mystic | Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center | |
| Access to 10 miles of walking trails. Live animal exhibits, including amphibians, reptiles and birds of prey. For all ages. | ||
The library pass allows free admission for up to four people. The pass is available at Aldrich Library (Courtesy of the Jewett City Savings Bank) and at Central Village. |
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| Old Lyme | Florence Griswold Museum | |
| This pass is made possible through the generosity of the Plainfield Garden Club. | ||
| The home of American Impressionism. Visit the gardens, home and art galleries. Art room sometimes offers instruction. Be sure to visit the Lyme Art Association next door while you are there. | ||
The library pass admits 2 adults and 2 children under 12 into the museum for free. The pass is available at Aldrich Library. |
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| Worcester | Higgins Armory Museum | |
| America's premiere collection of arms & armor. Real swordplay---check out weekend events. Hands-on exhibits. Try on costumes, helmets, play a game of chess. | ||
The library pass admits up to 4 adults and/or children, children under 6 admitted free. The pass is available at Aldrich Library. |
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| Mystic | Mystic Aquarium | |
Library pass is for discounted admission. February-October, 2 adults, $19 each. November-January, 2 adults, $16.50 each. 2 children, $11.50. The pass is available at all three libraries: Aldrich, Central Village and Plainfield Libraries. |
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| Mystic | Mystic Seaport | |
| No matter what the season, Mystic Seaport always offers something to do for visitors of all ages. | ||
Admission is free with the library pass. Available at Plainfield Library only. Made possible through the generosity of the Plainfield Library Enrichment Fund. |
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| New Britain | New Britain Museum of American Art | |
| The first museum of strictly American art in the the country. The museum includes a new cafe overlooking historic Walnut Hill Park (with jogging stations). | ||
The library pass is good for up to 6 admissions. They ask that there be at least one adult for children under 16. Ex. 5 children, 1 adult. The pass is available at Aldrich Library. |
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| Providence | Providence Children's Museum | |
Play Power, a major new exhibit celebrating the power of children’s play |
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The library pass provides a discounted admission of $2 each for up to 4 people. The pass is available at all three libraries: Aldrich, Central Village and Plainfield Libraries. |
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| Providence | Roger Williams Zoo | |
Library pass provides $3 off on each of up to 4 admissions. Pass is available at Aldrich Library. |
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| Hartford | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | |
| This museum is considered to be one of the dozen greatest art museums in the country, includes paintings, porcelains and more. For all ages. | ||
Library pass provides free admission for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 6-17). Pass is available at Aldrich Library and will soon be available at Plainfield Library and at Central Village Library. |
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| The following are more attractions in the area. | ||
| Oakdale | Dinosaur Crossing | |
| Worcester | Ecotarium | |
| Bristol | Imagine Nation | |
| Middletown | KidCity Children's Museum | |
| Manchester | Lutz Children's Museum | |
| Mashantucket | Mashantucket Pequot Museum | |
| Boston | Museum of Science | |
| New York | Bronx Zoo | |
| Voluntown | Green Falls Area in Pachaug Forest Free admission with CT DEP Park pass. |
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| Voluntown | Pachuag State Forest including Mt. Misery | |
| Griswold |
Free admission with CT DEP Park pass |
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| East Lyme |
Free admission with CT DEP Park pass |
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| Waterford |
Free admission with CT DEP Park pass |
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| THEATERS AND MUSIC | ||
| Putnam | Bradley Playhouse | |
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