Babcock Library offers passes for free or reduced admission to several museums located in Connecticut, donated generously by the Friends of Babcock Library.

Florence Griswold Museum

This pass allows free admission to the museum for up to two adults and two children under age 18.

Situated along the picturesque Lieutenant River in Old Lyme, Connecticut, the Florence Griswold Museum embodies the artistic spirit of its legacy as the home of the Lyme Art Colony. From the impressive Georgian architecture of the home of namesake Florence Griswold, to the light-filled and modern spaces of the Krieble Gallery, to the rolling landscape of our 12-acre site, the Florence Griswold is a truly special place that is privileged to serve as the home of American Impressionism.

This pass can be used during the museum’s regular operating hours and does not cover special event fees. 

New Britain Museum of American Art

This pass admits any four people for free. One adult must accompany children under 16. Pass is valid for general admission only.

The NBMAA collection represents over three centuries of the major artists and movements of American art. Today it contains over 8,400 paintings, works on paper, sculptures, videos, and photographs.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Additional fees may apply to special exhibitions, events, and programs.

Old State House

This pass allows for free admission to the museum for up to four visitors.

Located in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, this building served as a home to all three branches of Connecticut state government from 1796 to 1878. Some of our state’s most important stories of freedom, democracy, and civic action – from the Amistad and Prudence Crandall trials to the Constitutional Convention of 1818 – connect to this National Historic Landmark.

Today, Connecticut’s Old State House serves as a history museum, gathering spot and place of civic exploration for thousands of local, national and international visitors each year.

Wadsworth Atheneum

Purchase one adult or Senior admission (age 18+), receive one adult or senior or 2 youth admissions for free.

Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art, spanning 5,000 years and encompassing European art from antiquity to contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s through today. The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is the oldest continuously-operating public art museum in the United States, opening its doors to the public in 1844.

Lyman Allyn Art Museum

The pass provides free admission to the museum for guests and families of up to 6 people, as well as a 10% discount in the Museum Shop.

Established by a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the Museum opened the doors of its beautiful neoclassical building in 1932. Today it houses a fascinating collection of 20,000 objects from ancient times to the present; artworks from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe, with particularly strong collections of American paintings, decorative arts, and Victorian toys and doll houses.

Connecticut Science Center

The pass provides a 20% discount on general admission for up to 4 guests.

Since opening their doors in 2009, the Connecticut Science Center has been on a mission to ignite curiosity, fuel innovation, and establish Connecticut as a hub for scientific discovery. Located in the heart of Hartford, they deliver hands-on, high-impact STEM experiences that inspire learners of all ages and abilities. With a bold vision for inclusion and excellence, they strive to shape future inventors, critical thinkers, and a workforce ready to lead in a fast-moving, tech-driven world.

Slater Memorial Museum

This pass provides admission to one group of up to 5 guests.

Located on the campus of Norwich Free Academy, the Slater Museum awakens visitors to the richness and diversity of the human experience through art and history. For more than one hundred years, the Museum has displayed and interpreted the best examples of fine and decorative art, representing a broad range of world cultures.

Babcock Library Museum Pass Borrowers Policy

Passes are checked out for four days; there is a $2.00 a day fine for late passes. If you return the pass in the drop box, please return it in the plastic case provided so it does not get lost. Lost passes cost between $50 to $200 to replace. Museum passes cannot be reserved and must be picked up. Patrons may check out one museum pass at a time.