Museum Passes
We try to keep this page as up to date as possible. To check on pass availability, please call the Main Branch library at (802) 476-7550 or click here to search our catalog for Museum Passes.
Barre City Municipal Swimming Pool
This pass provides a free one-day admission for families. Click here for more information.
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Passes available in the Katherine Paterson Children's Room.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
$7/person admission for up to 4 people. Click here for more information.
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Passes available in the Katherine Paterson Children's Room.
Shelburne Farms
Free admission for 2 adults and all children to the walking trails and children's farmyard. Does NOT include property tours. Click here for more information.
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Passes available in the Katherine Paterson Children's Room.
Vermont State Historic Site
Free entry into Vermont State Historic Sites for one family or groups of up to 8 people in 1 vehicle. Click here for a directory of historic sites.
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Passes available at the Main Desk.
Birds of Vermont Museum
Free admission for one immediate family once per season. Special events excluded. Click here for more information.
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Passes available in the Katherine Paterson Children's Room.
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
Free admission for one family (2 adults and children).​ Click here for more information.
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Pass available in the Katherine Paterson Children's Room.
Vermont Granite Museum
Free admission for one family. Click here for more information.
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Passes available at the Main Desk.
Vermont State Park Passes
Free entry into Vermont State Park day areas for up to 8 people in one vehicle. Click here for a list of State Parks.
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Passes available at the Main Desk.
Craftsbury Chamber Players 2023 Summer Music Festival
Pass allows free entry to any of the Wednesday 7:30pm performances at Elley-Long Music Center St. Michael’s College and any of the Thursday 7:30pm performances at Historic Hardwick Town House in Hardwick. Click here for more information.
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Passes available at the Main Circulation Desk.
Rocks of Ages Visitors Center: Guided Quarry Tour Family Pass
Pass allows one family (two adults and children) at a time to free admission to a guided granite quarry tour of Smith Quarry. The tour is approximately 40 minutes in length and typically runs rain or shine. Tour times: 10:15, 11:30, 1:15, 2:30, Monday thru Friday.
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Pass available at the Main Circulation Desk.
Vermont Historical Society
Admission for 2 adults and their children under the age of 18 to the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier and the Vermont Heritage Galleries in Barre. Click here for more information.
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Passes available at the Main Desk.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS)
Pass includes 4 discounted admissions; $5.00 entry fee per Adult, Senior or Youth (ages 4 to 17). Children ages 3 and under are free. Click here for more information.
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Passes available at the Main Desk.