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Museum Passes

Roman ColumnsThe 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

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

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

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

Admission prices & hours are set by the institutions listed, they are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify information.

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