Kids getting restless? Family visiting and looking for something to do? Thanks to the generosity of the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation, we have the solution! With your library card, you can borrow passes to the museums and attractions listed below. Call the Main Desk at 799-1720 to inquire about reserving a pass. These passes are available only to TML patrons.
Click the tabs below for information about our available passes.
(207) 828-1234
How it works:
Entitles the holder to a 50% discount for one play session for up to four people. This paper pass is issued from the Main Desk for a single day and does not need to be returned to the library.
105 Botanical Gardens Drive
Boothbay, ME 04537
How it works:
- For each calendar day during the summer season, the library can schedule two adults and any number of children/grandchildren under the age of 18.
- When you requests a pass to visit the Gardens, the library will check for available dates and can book any day not already held by other patrons of the library.
- The library will reserve Admission Tickets ($0) for the available date selected and print the tickets for you to present for admission to the Gardens.
- The Library Pass is valid for admission only. Member discounts and registrations do not apply.
489 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
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How it works:
This pass may be checked out for three days and must be returned to the library. It gives up to four people:
- Free admission to the Museum Galleries
- $5 tickets to the Wadsworth-Longfellow House (normally $15 for adults and $13 for children/seniors)
- $5 day use fee to MHS’s Research Library (normally $10)
- 10% off purchases in the Museum Store
243 Washington Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1316
How it works:
Allows up to eight people in a single family group free admission to the museum. This pass is issued for a single day and does not need to be returned to the library.
Location: Maine State Park Sites
How it works:
Allows one vehicle (up to seventeen passengers) free admission to select Maine State Parks. The Maine State Park Pass is for day use-use only and does not include camping. This pass may be checked out for three days and must be returned to the library, it may not be reserved in advance. Please call the Main Desk to inquire about availability.
Please Note:
The Park Pass is not accepted at the following locations:
- Acadia National Park
- Allagash Wilderness Waterway
- Baxter State Park
- Maine Wildlife Park (you may borrow our Maine Wildlife Park Pass, however–see the next tab in this list)
- Penobscot Narrows Observatory
- Penobscot River Corridor
- Peacock Beach
- Scarborough Beach
- Songo Lock
- Swan Island
56 Game Farm Road
Grey, ME 04039
(207) 657-4977
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Download Park Map (PDF)
How it works:
Provides a discounted admission rate to the Maine Wildlife Park:
- To be used by individuals or families only, not large groups (seven people or less)
- Each member of the family (four years old+) using this pass will be charged a $5 admission fee (cash or check only)
7 Congress Square
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6148
How it works:
Allows for free entry for up to two adults and six children. This paper pass is issued from the Main Desk for a single day and does not need to be returned to the library.
70 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 780-4249
How it works:
Free admission for up to six people. This paper pass is issued from the Main Desk for a single day and does not need to be returned to the library.
Thank you to TMLF!
All of our park and museum passes are paid for by the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation. Click the logo above to learn more about TMLF!