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Museum Passes

The Friends of the Cranston Public Library sponsors the Museum Membership Program to allow library patrons discounted or free admission to the following museums and cultural societies.

For assistance please contact the Reference Desk at 401-943-9080 x3 or central@cranstonlibrary.org.


Audrain Automobile Museum

Free admission for ONE person. Borrow physical pass from the library and present it at the Museum to redeem free admission.

Breakers Newport Mansion

Pass allows 50% off admission to The Breakers for up to 2 adults (13+) and 4 children (6-12). Children under 6 are free. Valid only for regular daytime admission. Not available for special events. This pass cannot be applied to multi-house tickets. Present paper pass in person at The Breakers Welcome Center. Please visit NewportMansions.org for operating hours.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Pass provides up to two adults and four youths (7–17) with $10 admission* (general and special exhibition) per person. Tickets to the MFA are always free for visitors under seven years old. This museum pass is Digital. You will be emailed a unique promo code, which will allow you to redeem the admission discount online through the museum's website or in person. If redeeming in person, you must...

Museum of Natural History at Roger Williams Park

Pass allows free Exhibit General Admission for two adults and up to four children under the age of 18. Pass does not include visits to Planetarium Shows. Borrow physical pass from library and present at Museum of Natural History to receive admission.

Museum of Science, Boston

Pass admits up to FOUR people at a 50% discount off Exhibit Hall admission prices. Children under 3 are always free. Your pass may only be used on the date printed on the pass. Please bring your library pass confirmation when you visit. Stop at the Box Office when you arrive at the Museum to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls passes at the discounted...

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Pass will admit up to FOUR people at 50% off regular admission price. Borrow physical pass from library and present at New Bedford Whaling Museum to purchase reduced tickets when you arrive.

New England Aquarium, Boston

Pass admits up to 4 people for a reduced admission of 50% off per person. This discount applies to full-price adult and child admission rates. Children under age 3 are not included in the admission count and are always admitted free. This pass does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets. Your pass will be in the form of a PDF coupon which may only be used on...

Providence Children's Museum

Pass will admit up to four people at 50% off regular admission price. Borrow physical pass from the library and present it at the Museum to purchase reduced tickets.

Save the Bay - Hamilton Family Aquarium

Pass provides half-price admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Borrow physical pass from the library and present at Aquarium to receive discount.