You can visit selected museums in the area by obtaining Museum Passes at the Library. You must be an adult West Haven resident with a valid West Haven library card. (Some restrictions apply) Museum passes are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.

Inquire at the Circulation Desk at the Main Library.

These institutions are currently participating in the Museum Passes program.

The Barnum Museum
Bridgeport
Admits 2 adults and 4 children free; 10% discount at the gift shop

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Bridgeport
Free admission for 2 adults and 4 children

Connecticut State Parks
Statewide
Free parking at the major state parks where parking fees are charged. Also good for admission to any museum located at a state park. Summers only.

Mystic Aquarium & Institutue for Exploration
Mystic
Admits 2 adults & 2 children at a discounted rate:

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

The Shore Line Trolley Museum
East Haven
Pass admits 2 adults and 2 children free

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