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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
212-769-5100
https://www.amnh.org/
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Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world. The museum complex, located in New York City, contains 45 permanent exhibition halls, a planetarium, and a library. Its collections contain over 100 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts, as well as specialized collections for frozen tissue and genomic and astrophysical data. There is a museum shop on the premises, as well as many opportunities for food and drink.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Free general admission to museum and one special exhibition film, or live animal show. 2 per family per year (while supplies last).
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103
860-724-3623
https://www.ctsciencecenter.org/
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The Connecticut Science Center is a science museum located in Hartford, CT, with offerings for all age groups. Noted for its architecture, the nine-story building that houses the museum opened its doors in 2009. Visitors have access to more than 165 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, and daily programs and events. All of the electricity required for the building comes from an on-site fuel cell which forces natural gas to undergo an electrochemical process that produces direct current electricity, heat, and water. There is a gift shop and eating opportunities on site.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
20% off general admission for up to 4 people on the date of your visit. Valid for one-time use during regular operating hours. Not valid for add-ons, special events, or when combined with other offers, discounts, or Memberships. Subject to blackout dates, changes, or termination without notice at the Science Center's discretion.
Discovery Science Center & Planetarium
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-416-3521
https://www.shudiscovery.org/
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Bridgeport's Discovery Museum has been helping children explore STEAM concepts since 1962. In addition to traveling exhibitions, the museum presents many opportunities for scientific learning in their permanent collection, including a simulated space flight, an animated Sphere, and several science-themed play spaces. The museum includes the Henry B. duPont III Planetarium, a 65-seat theater with a 4k laser projection system. All galleries and the planetarium are fully ADA-accessible. Concessions are available at the front desk, and a dining court overlooks the museum's offerings.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Library passes cover 4 children (under age 18) for admission and media experiences; one or more paying adult must accompany children throughout the visit, including the purchase of a media pass if the group wishes to attend a planetarium show or other presentation. CHILDREN ONLY are included in the membership.
Formerly known as the Mid-Farfield County Youth Museum, Earthplace has been providing Connecticuters with access to nature and science since 1960. This wildlife sanctuary boasts 62 acres, over 50 animals, and interactive exhibitions. Aside from the trails and recreation opportunities, the indoor sections have exhibits about the environment aimed at all ages. Also at Earthplace is a professional water quality research lab. Spend your time exploring the paths on campus or bring a picnic to the grove. Earthplace considers accessibility an important part of their mission, though much of the terrain on-site is uneven.
Categories: Family, Nature, Science, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
One-day pass for two adults and up to three children for a visit to the nature center and animal sanctuary. The pass does not cover add-on paid programs that may be scheduled on the day of the visit.
EverWonder Children's Museum
11 Mile Hill Road, Suite 1, Newtown, CT 06470
203-364-4009
https://www.everwondermuseum.org/
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Founded in 2011, the EverWonder Children's Museum in Newtown presents hands-on exhibits and programming designed to engage children in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Areas include “Animal Exploration,” “Imagination Playground,” “Technology Corner” (some sections for 5 and older only), “Adventures in Engineering,” a Science Lab and Makerspace, “Wacky Weather Wonders,” “Sounds Around Us,” and “Young Explorers” (for 5 and under). There is a nut-free snack room for brought-from-home food. There is free parking. The bathrooms are accessible, and both wheelchairs and strollers may be used in any area of the one-story museum.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Everwonder Children's Museum: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-1000
https://www.lsc.org/
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The Liberty Science Center is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty. The Center houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, live simulcast surgeries, hurricane- and tornado-force wind simulators, K-12 classrooms and labs, and the Western Hemisphere's biggest planetarium—the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and LSC Giant Dome Theater. Hearing accessibility devices and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first served basis. Food and drink are available within the museum, and there is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Ocean, Sky
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
10% membership discount at the box office or $3 off any full-priced ticket (must be purchased on-site) with library card. One discount per library card.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903
203-977-6521
https://www.stamfordmuseum.org/
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Begun in the 1930s as a small collection focusing on natural history and sciences, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center has evolved into an important cultural destination. The grounds cover over 80 acres of trails, farms, and galleries, anchored by a neo-Tudor style mansion built by department store owner Henri Bendel. The mansion houses the art galleries, which are home to rotating traveling exhibits and selections from the museum's permanent collection. In addition, visitors can visit Heckscher Farm, a working farm, with opportunities to interact with animals. The Overbrook Nature Center is your gateway to the trails, as well as education about the outside world. There is also an otter pond on the premises, with daily feedings that are open to the public. Visit the museum's website for more information about special events, hours, and available trails. Some of the buildings are ADA compliant, and there is the Wheels in the Woods Universally Accessible Trail. Concessions and gifts are available at the nature center's Overbrook Gift Shop.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Family, History, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for 1 family, 2 adults and children of the house. 50% discount on admission to all Family Festival Days. Planetarium show tickets are available at the Member discount rate of $8 on the day of the visit. They can be purchased at the Lunar Lobby inside the Astronomy Building by presenting the library pass/plastic card to the visitor services rep at the desk.
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
203-432-8987
https://peabody.yale.edu/
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The Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University, founded in 1866, is one of the most important university museums of its kind in the world. Occupying numerous buildings, the museum houses some important collections—the vertebrate paleontology collections; Incan artifacts from Machu Picchu; marine invertebrates; and the ornithology collection, to name a few. Permanent exhibits include the skeleton of a Brontosaurus, an exhibit dedicated to human evolution, an expansive mineral collection, the Hall of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts, 722 specimens of birds, Native American artifacts, dioramas on the plant and vertebrate ecology of Connecticut, and The Hall of Mammalian Evolution.
Categories: Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
No pass needed — free and open to all. Pre-registration is highly encouraged through their website.