Thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Abbott Library, the Museum Pass Program enables patrons to visit New England attractions. It’s a great way for friends and family to be lifelong learners by visiting places that provide culture, history and other opportunities to learn.
These passes must be picked up at the library and can be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis up to one day in advance of your museum visit.
The Friends will reimburse a portion of admission charges to any museum in New England.
Please see the Reimbursement Form for details.
Who may use a museum pass or get a reimbursement?
Anyone who has a valid library card from the Abbott Library may use these services.
How do I borrow a museum pass?
Museum passes can be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis. The loan period for a museum pass is three days and passes cannot be renewed
Museum passes can be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Some passes may have a very small fee associated with them, but the majority are free to access. Replacement fees will be charged in the event of a lost pass.
Please return museum passes to the Circulation Desk, and not in our after-hours drop box.
How does reimbursement work?
Reimbursement is limited to $35.00 (not to exceed the admission fees) per museum visit per family. Families may use the reimbursement program twice a year.
Families may obtain a reimbursement form here or at the Circulation Desk. Fill out the form completely and ensure that your admission receipt is attached.
Return the form and receipt to the Circulation Desk or by mailing to the Friends of the Abbott Library at:
Friends of the Abbott Library
PO Box 314
Sunapee, NH 03782
The Friends of the Abbott Library will mail a check to the name and address provided on the form.
May I use a museum pass and reimbursement for the same visit?
Yes, if your family’s visit is not fully covered by the museum pass, you may submit a Reimbursement Form for the out-of-pocket admission expenses.
What counts as a Museum?
Museums include: traditional museums, botanical gardens, aquariums, historic homes and estates, science centers, or planetariums. Museums must be located in New England.
If you have a question about a specific venue, please send an email to info@abbottlibrary.org. or call us at 603-763-5513.
We have museum passes for the following local museums:
Billings Farm & Museum
Woodstock, VT
- Free general admission for up to 4 people; children 2 and under receive free admission and do not count toward the limit.
- Not valid for fee-based programs/events. $50 replacement fee for lost membership card.
Currier Museum
Manchester, NH
- Not valid for “Just for Members” events or tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright House
- 50% off general admission for 2 adults; children 17 and under are admitted free with accompanying adults.
The Fells
Newbury, NH
- Not valid for programs or events for which an additional fee applies such as Fairy Festival, Hay Day, or Christmas at the Fells.
- Free admission for up to 2 adults and accompanying household children under age 18 to the John Hay Estate at The Fells, Main House and Grounds.
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Concord, NH
- Free admission for up to 4 people. Children 2 years old and under are always free.
- Planetarium shows are $7 per ticket.
- Not valid for members-only events but can be used for Super Stellar Fridays.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Warner, NH
- Free admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children, ages 6-18
- Not valid for special events
NH State Parks
Various Locations
- Each pass is valid for the date selected and registered for.
- Admission for 2 adults and 4 children.
- Not valid at the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, the Flume Gorge, Hampton Beach State Park – South Beach, Wallis Sands State Park, or metered parking.
- The pass may not be used for camping fees.
NH Telephone Museum
Warner, NH
- Not valid for workshops, guided tours, or special events.
- Free admission for 2 guests. Kids under 6 are free.
