In New Hampshire
Canterbury Shaker Village
(603) 783-9511
288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH
The pass admits 2 adults at $6.00 admission each, $3.00 for children
under 18. Children age 5 and under are free. 2 passes may be available to be taken per day.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (formerly Christa McAuliffe Planetarium)
(603) 271-STAR
3 Institute Drive, Concord, NH
This pass admits 4 people for free. Planetarium shows and programs are
an additional $3.00 per person per program.
Currier Museum of Art
(603) 669-6144
201 Myrtle Way, Manchester, NH
The Currier Museum has reopened in their newly expanded space. The library pass admits 2 people at no charge. Children
17 and under are free.
The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens
(603) 763-4789
456 Route 103A, Newbury, NH
The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th century summer estate. Historic mansion open for tours
seasonally; nature and hiking trails open year round. Pass admits 2 adults and accompanying children under age 18. Not valid for programs or events requiring additional fee. This
pass donated by the Derry Garden Club.
Museum of New Hampshire History
Museum: The Hamel Center, 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH (603) 226-3189
New Hampshire Historical Society: 30 Park Street, Concord, NH (603) 225-3381
This family pass admits 4 people to the museum at Eagle Square, free use of the
NH Historical Society's Tuck Library at 30 Park St., and a 10% discount at the museum store.
Massachusetts
Boston Museum of Science
(617) 723-2500
Science Park, Boston, MA
Admission coupon plus $5.00 per person admits 4 people to the Exhibit Halls
ONLY. Entry
to Laser, Omni, Planetarium, and other special shows is not included, but may
be purchased from the museum. The dated admission coupon is turned in to the
museum and does not need to be returned to the library.
Museum of Fine Arts
(617) 267-9300
465 Avenue of the Arts (Huntington Avenue), Boston, MA
The pass admits 2 people for general admission to the museum for $5.00
per person. Two passes may be available to be taken per day. Special exhibition tickets to the Gund Gallery may be purchased
for an
additional $7.00 per person.
Tickets for these special exhibits may not be reserved in advance. Passes
do not allow for discounts on shopping, parking, concerts, lectures,
or dining.
New England Aquarium
(617) 973-5206
Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399
Each coupon admits up to 4 people to the regular exhibits for $10.00 per person. It does not include admission to the IMAX Theater or the Whale Watch. Children under 3 are free.
Peabody Essex Museum
(978) 745-9500
137 Essex St., Salem, MA
The pass admits 2 people for $5.00 per person. Pass can not be used
for special ticketed exhibitions, and visits to the Yin Yu Tang Chinese
House are
an additional $4.00 per person.
Borrowing Museum Passes
There are now 9 passes with 8 donated by the Friends of the Derry Public Libraries and the new one (The Fells) by the Derry Garden Club.
- Call the museum or check the web site for their hours and other information.
- Patrons may reserve a pass in person or by phone up to two weeks in advance.
- Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. School vacation and weekend dates go quickly so mark your calendar!
- Borrowers must have a current Derry Public Library Card.
- Borrowers may reserve only one pass per day.
- Passes are due back at the library or in the drop box no later than 9:30 am the very next day. Exception: Saturday and Sunday passes are due back before 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
- The overdue fine is $5.00 for each day the pass is late.