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Passes

BHPL offers free passes to a variety of museums and parks around the state of Maine, thanks to generous funding from the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library. 

Blue Hill Library patrons can reserve and check out any of the passes listed below. To borrow a pass, either stop by the circulation desk, or use the interactive calendar to choose your date. 

Note: once the pass is reserved, you still must stop by the library to obtain a physical pass. 

Coastal Maine Botanical Garden

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:...

Farnsworth Museum of Art

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...

Maine Discovery Museum

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 Tuesdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Located at : 74 Main St. Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207-262-7200 Website:...

Maine State Parks

Maine State Parks offer a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities, and provide environmental and economic benefits for present and future generations with over 700,000 acres are managed by the Bureau of Parks and Lands. Conservation easements and leases bring the total land area managed to over 2 million acres. Website: State Parks Phone: 207-287-3821 Pass...

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. Hours: Open Wednesday, Thursday Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Located at : 7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME...