The Newport Public Library offers free or discounted admission to several museums in Southern New England.
Please Note: Some museums may not be open or honoring passes during the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Please contact the Library for more 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 7 days. Limitations vary according to each institution. The overdue fine for returnable passes is $2.00/day.
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
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
(800) 457-1144
Without pass: Adults $15.00; Seniors(62+)/Military/Students/USAT/AAA $12.00; AARP Members $11.00;Children (16 and under) Free
With pass: One pass provides free admission for a family (2 adults, 2 children); a separate pass provides free admission for one adult
The International Tennis Hall of Fame
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Avenue,
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-9300
Without coupon: Adults $25.00; Seniors/Students (18+) $23.00
With coupon: $10.00 admission per person (2 person maximum)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea
75 Greenmanville Avenue
PO Box 6000
Mystic, CT 06355-0990
Visitor info: (888) 973-2767
Without pass: Adults (ages 18+) $28.95; Youth (13-17) $24.95; Children (3-12) $18.95; Children (2 and under) Free
With pass: 50% off admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children
Mystic Seaport: The Museum of America and the Sea
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740-6398
(508) 997-0046
Without pass: Adults $17.00; Seniors (65+) $15.00; Students (19+) $10.00; Children $7.00; Children under 3 Free
With pass: 50% off regular admission for up to 4 individuals
New Bedford Whaling Museum
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 18 free
Newport Art Museum
Newport History Tours
127 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 841-8770
Without pass: $15 per person, $10 Newport Historical Society members, active duty and retired military with ID; $5 for children ages 5-12.
With pass: Weekdays-1 free walking tour for 1 person; Weekends-1 half-priced walking tour for 1 person.
Newport History Tours
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 Third Beach Road
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-2577
Without pass: Adults $7; Seniors/Military $6; Student w/ID $3; Children (3-18) $3; Children under 3 Free.
With pass: Free family admission
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Pawtucket Red Sox
1 Columbus Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 724-7300
Coupon must be turned in at PawSox Box Office for actual game tickets. Passes and dates are subject to availability.
Without coupon: Box Seats (any age) $13.00; Adults $9.00; Children/Seniors $6.00
With coupon: Covers up to $21.00 worth of general admission tickets
Pawtucket Red Sox
Providence Children’s Museum
100 South Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-KIDS
Without coupon: $9.00
With coupon: Half-price admission for up to 4 people
Providence Children’s Museum
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
224 Benefit Street,
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-6500
Without pass: Adults $15.00; Seniors (62+) $12.00; College Students $8.00; Youth (up to age 18) Free
With pass: Free admission (family) and 10% discount on museum programs and at the museum store
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
Rough Point
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
(401) 847-8344
Without pass: Adults $25; Youth (ages 13-18) & Students (w/ID)$10; Children under 12 Free
With pass: Free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 Youth/Students.
Rough Point
Save the Bay Exploration Center
175 Memorial Boulevard,
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 324-6020
Without Pass: General admission is $8; discounts for Military and Senior Citizens
With Pass: $2.00 off every person in your party’s admission to the aquarium
Save the Bay Exploration Center
South County Museum
115 Strathmore Street,
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 783-5400
Without Pass: Adults $12; Seniors or AAA $10; Children (ages 6-12) $5; Children under 6 Free; Active Duty Military Families Free
With Pass: Free admission for individuals and families.
South County Museum
Admission prices & hours are set by the institutions listed, they are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information.