The Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library offers patrons a number of passes that provide free or discounted admission to local cultural attractions. Patrons must be 18 years old and Monroe resident, Monroe taxpayer, or member of Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. Most passes are available for a three day loan period and available on a first come, first served basis. The Beardsley Zoo, Discovery Museum and Planetarium, and Stepping Stones Museum passes are available for a one day loan. For more information, call our Circulation Desk at 452-2850.

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Ridgefield
Admits passholder and accompanying family members free

American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Free general admission plus one special exhibit, film, or live animal exhibition for up to 4 people per family.

The Barnum Museum - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO TORNADO DAMAGE
Bridgeport
Admits 2 adults and 4 children free; 10% discount at the gift shop

The Children's Museum
West Hartford
One free touring admission with every paid admission-maximum 4 free per day
Sci Dome tickets are an additional fee

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Bridgeport
Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children
Note: This pass is loaned for one day only

Connecticut's Old State House
Hartford
Admits up to 2 adults and 2 children free. Replacement cost for lost pass is $100.

Connecticut Science Center
Hartford
One coupon per family for 20% off general admission for up to 4 people. Coupon valid for any day through expiration date (08/31/2010). Limited quantities of coupons are available.

Connecticut State Parks
Statewide
Free parking at the major state parks where parking fees are charged. Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children at Dinosaur, Fort Trumbull and Gillette Castle State Parks.

Discovery Museum and Planetarium
Bridgeport
Free admission to the museum for 2 adults and up to 4 children.
Note: This pass is loaned for one day only

The Institute for American Indian Studies
Washington
Admits 1 family free

Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum - NEW!
New York, NY
Free admission for 6 people to the Intrepid Museum. Must present Monroe library card. Pass does not include parking or admission to the Enterprise Space Shuttle Pavilion.

Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk
Discounted Rate: $2.00 off combination ticket (Aquarium and IMAX) for up to 6 people

Mark Twain House & Museum
Hartford
Pass admits 1 adult or 2 children free with the purchase of one adult admission

Mashantucket Pequot Museum
Mashantucket
Pass grants $5.00 off the admission price for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children

Mystic Aquarium & Institutue for Exploration
Mystic
Pass saves $6.00 off adult admission price and $4.00 off child admission price for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3-17)

Mystic Seaport
Mystic
One pass for each day of the week. Pass grants 50% off admission for 2 adults and 2 children.

New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks
Admits 2 adults for $5 each and free admission for 2 children 4-11 yrs. Free for children 3 yrs. and under

Norman Rockwell Museum
Stockbridge, MA
Free admission to the museum for 4 people
Children 5 and under are always free

Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge, MA
Each voucher is good for one adult admission at $9 or one child's admission at $6. Children under 3 are always admitted free. Two voucher limit per family, please.

Peabody Museum of Natural History
New Haven
Pass grants $5.00 off each admission for up to4 people. Not available in February.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Norwalk 
Buy 1 admission, get 1 free

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Hartford
Admits 2 adults and 2 children through age 17 free