The Library offers free passes to a variety of museums around the state of Maine. Funding support for the Museum Pass program has been provided by Carol Sullivan in memory of her parents, Pat and Mary Sullivan.
Library patrons can reserve and check out any of the passes listed below.
Note: once the pass is reserved, you still must stop by the library to obtain a physical pass.
To borrow a pass, call 207-244-7065, email circulation@swhplibrary.org, or stop by the circulation desk.
Oceanarium and Education Center (LOCATED IN BAR HARBOR)
The Oceanarium and Education Center is a science museum of the Acadian sea, shore and sky located in Bar Harbor, Maine. Some highlights include a 29-Foot Authentic Indoor Lobster Boat for kids to play and learn on, 2000 Gallons of Authentic Gulf of Maine Habitat in Nine Tanks, Rare Blue, Calico, & Orange Maine Lobsters and a 650-Gallon Touch Pool filled with all sorts of saline from the Gulf of Maine.
Open Daily 9AM – 4PM June, July, & August.
Located at: 1351 ME -3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: 207-288-5005
Website: www.theoceanarium.org
Pass Details
- Valid for one day only.
- Free admission for 4 people.
- Pass may be reserved up to one month in advance.
- Pass can be picked up at the library.
Maine Granite Museum (LOCATED IN MOUNT DESERT)
The Maine Granite Industry Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collecting and preserving any and all historic information and artifacts pertaining to the granite industry of Maine. In the museum you will find hundreds of old tools that were used in the industry, photos of the quarries in operation and the buildings and monuments which were erected from Maine’s beautiful granites. Curator and founder Steven Haynes is there to guide you through this once important history of our state.
Located at: 62 Beech Hill Cross Rd, Mt Desert, ME 04660
Phone: 207-244-7299
Website: http://www.mainegraniteindustry.org/
Pass Details Inquire at Library
Seal Cove Auto Museum (LOCATED IN SEAL COVE/TREMONT)
The Seal Cove Auto Museum exhibits a wide variety of antique autos, from an 1900 De Dion Bouton to a 1921 Mercer, with a special emphasis on examples from the “Brass Era” (1895-1917). Antique car enthusiasts as well as those who simply enjoy cars from the past will delight in the beauty, mystery and romance of this unique collection.
Open Daily 10AM – 5PM May 1 – October 31
Located at: 1414 Tremont Rd, Seal Cove, ME 04674
Phone: 207-244-9242
Website: https://www.sealcoveautomuseum.org
Pass Details Inquire at Library
Wendell Gilley Museum (LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST HARBOR)
The Wendell Gilley Museum is a community center that celebrates the life and work of Wendell Gilley, a pioneer in the field of decorative bird carving. It teaches the art of bird carving and presents art exhibitions and educational programs with a special focus on people, nature and art. Enjoy a casual visit, enroll in a workshop, or join our members’ carving club.
Located at: 4 Herrick Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
Phone: 207-244-7555
Website: https://www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/
Pass Details Inquire at Library.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (LOCATED IN BOOTHBAY)
A ‘People’s Garden’ in Boothbay, ME, on more than 295 acres on the Maine Coast. Featuring native plants of Maine, and other plants suited for northern climates, as well as art and exhibits that change through the year.
Open May 1 – October 22, 9 AM- 5 PM, rain or shine
Located at: 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay Maine 04537
Phone: 207-633-8000
Website: www.mainegardens.org
Pass Details
- Valid for one day only.
- Free admission for up to 2 adults and any children/grandchildren.
- Pass may be reserved up to one month in advance.
- Pass can be picked up at the library.
Farnsworth Art Museum (LOCATED IN ROCKLAND)
Open year round in Rockland, the Farnsworth is the only center dedicated solely to American and Maine-inspired art. Celebrating Maine’s role in American art, the Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists.
Winter Hours (Ends May 26): Wednesday – Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer Hours (Starts May 27): Open 7 Days a week, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located at: 16 Museum Street, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: 207-596-6457
Website: https://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/
Pass Details
- Pass is valid for chosen day only, up to 4 passes total (one pass per person.)
- You must make multiple requests for multiple passes.
- Pass may be reserved up to one month in advance.
- Pass can be picked up at the library.
Maine Discovery Museum (LOCATED IN BANGOR)
Discover three floors of hands-on, interactive exhibits to explore the worlds of science, nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, and anatomy, plus daily STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programming — discoveries await.
Open Tues – Sat, 10 – 5
Located at: 74 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-633-8000
Website: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/
Pass Details
- Valid for one day only.
- Free admission for 4 people.
- Pass may be reserved up to one month in advance.
- Pass can be picked up at the library.
Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art is an open, accessible, inclusive, and welcoming museum for all, through exhibitions and programs that reflect the community and create experiences with art that strengthen bonds and bring people together.
Open Wednesday-Thursday , Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Free admission 4 – 8:00 p.m.)
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Located at : 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-775-6148
Website: www.portlandmuseum.org
Pass Details
- Valid for one day only.
- Free admission for two adults and six children.
- Pass may be reserved up to one month in advance.
- Pass can be picked up at the library.
- No public parking.