Museum Membership Swaps

In celebration of Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!, the NBMAA has partnered with museums across the state to offer reciprocal admission for members. During the following weekends or months, NBMAA Members will receive free admission to the following family-friendly venues, and we will welcome their members to see the NBMAA galleries and share in the excitement of Hidden Wonders!

 

Connecticut Science Center
August 2023
Free Admission
 

NBMAA Members can enjoy FREE general admission (up to 6 people, any age) to the Connecticut Science Center for the entire month of August. NBMAA Members only need to show up at the Connecticut Science Center ticketing counter on the day they want to visit (between August 1 and 31) with proof of their NBMAA Membership - purchasing tickets in advance is not required. To get free admission to the NBMAA, CT Science Center members can either come in person to the NBMAA and show their member cards to purchase tickets, or they may purchase online using the promo code CTSCIENCE.

 

Mystic Aquarium
June 2023
50% Discount on admission all month long

During the month of June, Mystic Aquarium Members can enjoy a 50% discount on admission to the NBMAA to see special exhibition Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! NBMAA Members can also get 50% off admission to Mystic Aquarium throughout the month.

Please Note: To reserve tickets for Mystic Aquarium, use this link, which will auto-populate the promo code. The promotion is valid for any date in June for 50% off general admission. NBMAA Members must present a membership card and photo ID along with their tickets as they come through the front gate.

 

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Friday, April 14
Saturday, April 15
Sunday, April 16
Members of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art can enjoy free admission to the NBMAA to see special exhibition Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! NBMAA Members get free admission to the The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art as well. In addition to The Carle Museum's regular programming on this weekend, visitors can enjoy Yoga for Kids and Happier Valley Comedy on Saturday, April 15, and a musical storytime on Sunday, April 16.

 

Lutz Children's Museum
Friday, April 14
Saturday, April 15
Sunday, April 16
Lutz Children’s Museum Members get free admission to the NBMAA to see special exhibition Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! NBMAA Members can enjoy free admission to the Lutz Children’s Museum with their littles as well.

   
EverWonder Children's Museum

Friday, April 28
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
EverWonder Children's Museum Members get free admission to the NBMAA to see special exhibition Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! NBMAA Members can also bring their children and grandchildren to EverWonder Children's Museum in Newtown for free on these days.

Please Note: Online reservations are strongly recommended before visiting EverWonder Children's Museum. Click here to reserve tickets and use the promo code NBMAA23 to get fully discounted tickets for 6 people for April 28-30. (The promo code will only work for event times on those three days.) Members will also be asked to show their NBMAA Member card on arrival for verification. 

 

Kidcity Children’s Museum
Friday, May 5
Saturday, May 6
Sunday, May 7
Kidcity Children's Museum Members can visit the NBMAA for free to see special exhibition Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! NBMAA Members can also enjoy free admission to Kidcity Children's Museum during this weekend.

Please Note: Online reservations required at KidcityMuseum.com for kids ages 1-7 and their favorite grown ups. Choose "Other Admission" and select "A One Visit Pass to Kidcity" from the dropdown on the next page to reserve your time slot. Show your NBMAA member card at the front desk when you arrive.