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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
603-669-4820
https://aviationmuseumofnh.org/
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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is housed in an art deco terminal and control tower building in Londonderry. The historic building was constructed as a WPA project in 1937 and was moved in 2004 to its present location on the southeast side of the Manchester Airport before being renovated. Hands-on exhibits tell the story of New Hampshire aviation history and include a flight simulator, various historical artifacts, and planes and models.
Categories: Family, History, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to four people free of charge. Children under 6 are always free. No other benefits of Aviation membership apply.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to four people at half price. Visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing, click on "Discount Tickets", then "Half Price Library Timed Ticket" to purchase advanced tickets. Must present printed Library Discount pass from Nesmith Library and online reservation with matching dates at the door. Walk-ins are not allowed at this time.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
http://www.childrens-museum.org/
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off regular admission, children under one are free. To guarantee entry, all visitors must also preregister for a timed session at https://www.childrens-museum.org/visit/info. Please present the Library Pass at the door for the discounted rate.
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144
http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 adults for 50% off regular admission. Children 12 and under are always admitted free. Passes are not valid for "Just-for-Members" events, member discount at the Museum Shop, for admission to the Zimmerman House, or special ticketed events.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827
https://www.starhop.com/
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The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, located in Concord, NH, is dedicated to the two astronauts who came from the granite state—Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. The museum offers a range of permanent and changing exhibits that focus on astronomy, aviation, earth and space science, including full-sized replicas of Mercury 7 and Mercury-Redstone rockets, a 1956 XF8U-3 Crusader jet, and items from Star Trek movies, a planetarium, and an observatory. There is a museum shop and café on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people to the Discovery Center Exhibit Galleries for free. To guarantee entry, you must also make reservations for timed tickets at https://www.starhop.com/tickets. Select "Library Pass or Reciprocal Membership" tickets to reserve up to 4 general admission tickets. Present the Library Pass at the door. Admission to the planetarium show is an additional charge. Not valid for special programs or workshops. Discounts and coupons cannot be combined.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
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The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 adults, general admission for $10.00 each. Youths 6 and under are admitted free. To guarantee entry, reserve a timed-entry ticket for admission. Please see Library pass for promo code and instructions.
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 4 people at 50% off Exhibit Halls admission. Reservations are optional. If you wish to make reservations, please call the Museum at 617-723-2500 with the code on the library pass. Please bring library pass and email confirmation from the museum with matching dates. Show both at the gate to enter, you do not need to stop at the box office. If you don't have reservations, please present library pass at the box office to purchase discounted tickets. (does not include the Charles Hayden Planetarium, the Muger Omni Theater, 3-D Digital Cinema, the Butterfly Garden or special exhibits).
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
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The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off the regular admission. Children under 3 are free. Reservations are no longer required. Passes cannot be used in conjunction with school or group visits, does not provide discounts on parking, IMAX Theatre, Harbor View Cafe, Gift Shop, or Whale Watch tickets.
New Hampshire State Parks
172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH 03301
603-271-3556
http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/
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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. A list of these, along with trail maps which may be downloaded as pdf files, may be found on their website. The pass provides access to most locations in the system, though there are a few exceptions.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 dependents for entry to New Hampshire State day-use parks. To guarantee entry, you must also make a reservation with NH State Parks at www.nhstateparks.org/planning/day-use-reservations. When reserving on the NH State Parks site, please check "Library Pass" to cover the admission fee. You will still be charged a $1 reservation fee. Present library pass and reservation confirmation at the toll booth. Not valid at Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, The Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park - South Beach or Wallis Sands State Park. Pass cannot be used for camping and is not valid for metered parking.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
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Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children at a 50% discount. Children under age 3 are admitted for free. To guarantee entry, you must also make a reservation with the center at https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. Choose the " Pass Holder Admission" option, and then under each person choose "Pass Holder", "Library" and type in Nesmith Library and Zip Code to get the discount. Library pass must be presented at the door. You may be required to pay for entrance to Odiorne Point State Park.
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
603-669-0400
http://www.see-sciencecenter.org/
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Open 7 days a week, the SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH, is an interactive learning center established to promote the understanding, enjoyment and achievements of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Visitors (ages 3+) encounter hands-on exhibits covering topics such as forces, light, sound electricity, simple machines and more; daily demonstrations; and the LEGO® Millyard Project (Manchester's Amoskeag Millyard as it might have looked circa 1900—including City Hall and the Notre Dame bridge—and all built with commercially-available LEGO bricks). A seasonally scheduled family workshop on weekends may be attended as a drop-in. A science gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits one family of up to 8 people for 1/2 price admissions. To guarantee entry, you may also make a reservation for a time slot at https://see-sciencecenter.org/plan-your-visit/ or by calling SEE Science Center at 669-0400. Present library pass with reservation confirmation at the door.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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Zoo New England operates Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and the Stone Zoo, located on a 26-acre site near Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. In addition to animals, both zoos are engaged in wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 6 people (adult $9 each, children $6 each) to the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston or the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA. Timed ticket reservations are no longer required. Please present pass at the ticket booth for the discounted admission price. PASS IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR ZOOLIGHTS OR BOSTON LIGHTS.