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 ahead to verify information.
MUSEUM PASSES are available at the Circulation 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 Circulation Desk.
COUPON PASSES are also available at the Circulation 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
Without pass: Adults $20.00; Seniors $10.00; Military and Students (with ID) $10.00; Children (6-17) $8.00.
With 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
Without pass: Family (2 adults, 2 children) $50.00; Adults $22.00; Youth (11-16) $11:00; Student & Military $18.00.
With pass: Admits up to 6 people at $8.30 (adults) and $3.00 (ages 6-17).
Blithewold Website
*Available March-October
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 426-6500
Without coupon: $22.00 per person.
With coupon: Half price for up to four people.
Boston Children’s Museum Website
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-6544
Without coupon: Adult $29.00 / Youth (Ages 6-12) $10.00.
With 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
Without pass: $15.00 per person; discounts for Military (Free) and Senior Citizens ($13.00).
With 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
Without pass: Adults $28.95; Seniors $26.95; Youth (ages 4-14) $18.95; Children (3 and under) Free.
With pass: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children.
Mystic Seaport Museum Website
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 848-8200
Without pass: Adults $15.00; Seniors $10.00; Students/Military $8.00.
With 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
Without pass: Adults $7.00; Seniors/Military $6.00; Student w/ID $3.00; Children (3-18) $3.00; Children under 3 Free.
With 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
Without pass: Adults $17.00; Seniors (62+) $12.00; Youth (18 and under) Free; Student w/ ID $8.00.
With pass: Two Free Admissions.
RISD Museum Website
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
(401) 847-8344
Without pass: Adults $25.00; Youth (ages 13-18) & Students (w/ID)$10.00; Children under 12 Free.
With 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
With pass: 50% off admission for up to 6 guests of any age.
The Sailing Museum Website