The Newport Public Library offers free or discounted admission to several museums in Southern New England with generous support from the Friends of the Newport Public Library.
Admission prices & hours are set by the institutions listed, they are subject to change. Please call the Borrower’s Services desk to verify information 401-847-8720 ex 201. You may also check availability in the catalog for Museum Passes
MUSEUM PASSES are available at the Borrower’s Services Desk and are for patrons to check out on a first-come, first-served basis. They are due back after 3 days and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Limitations vary according to each institution.
The overdue fine for returnable passes is $10.00/day. A fee of $10.00 will be applied if the pass is not returned directly to the Borrower’s Services Desk.
COUPON PASSES are also available at the Borrower’s Services Desk. These do NOT have to be returned; again, limitations vary depending on the institution, so call us for more detailed information (401) 847-8720 x201.
Audrain Auto Museum
222 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 856-4420
Pass: One free admission. Does not include special events.
Audrain Auto Museum Website
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum*
101 Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-2707
Pass: Admits up to 6 people at $8.30 (adults) and $3.00 (ages 6-17).
Blithewold Website
*Available March-October
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6544
Coupon: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults (13+) and 4 children (6-12).
Hamilton Save the Bay Exploration Center
23 America’s Cup Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401)-324-6020
Pass: Half price for two adults and four children.
Save the Bay Hamilton Family Aquarium Website
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT 06385
(860) 572-0711
Visitor information: (888) 973-2767
Pass: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children.
Mystic Seaport Museum Website
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-0046
Pass: 50% Off Admission for up to four people -OR- Free admission for one person.
New Bedford Whaling Museum Website
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
Pass: Admits 2 adults and children under 17 free.
Newport Art Museum Website
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-2577
Pass: Free trail access and 10% discount to the Barn Owl Shop.
Norman Bird Sanctuary Website
RISD Museum
20 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02842
(401) 454-6500
Pass: Two Free Admissions.
RISD Museum Website
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
(401) 847-8344
Pass: Free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 Youth/Students.
Rough Point Website
The Sailing Museum
365 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 324-5761
Pass: 50% off admission for up to 6 guests of any age.
The Sailing Museum Website