3 Maine-specific listings plus 4 programs that apply across New England. Last verified 2026-10-17.
2026 day-use fees are per person per day: children under 5 free, ages 5-11 $1; Maine residents 65+ free. Colonial Pemaquid is free for children under 12. Fees for older visitors vary by park.
Who it's for: Everyone
How: Check the park's fee on the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands page.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Free for everyone age 21 and under, always. Free for all every Friday 4-8pm and on Third Thursdays (Access for All). No advance ticket needed for general admission.
Who it's for: Everyone on Fridays 4-8pm; everyone 21 and under always
How: Walk in; reservations are needed only for special exhibitions and programs.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Museums for All rate for EBT/SNAP/WIC and other public-assistance cardholders: $2 per person on the museum's page (a Feb 2026 news report said $1, so confirm). Walk-in purchase only for the discount.
Who it's for: EBT/SNAP/WIC cardholders
How: Show the card at the front desk; discounts cannot be used for online reservations.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Free to $5 admission for up to 4 people per SNAP EBT card at participating museums (1,600+ nationwide). EBT cards from any state are accepted.
Who it's for: EBT cardholders
How: Bring your EBT card and a photo ID. No registration. Each museum sets its own rate and some ask for walk-in purchase, so check the museum page.
Participating list by state: see source. Rates vary by museum.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Free general admission on the first full weekend of every month to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit cardholders at participating museums. Next weekend: Nov 7-8, 2026.
Who it's for: Bank of America / Merrill cardholders
How: Show your active card and a government photo ID. One general admission per cardholder; special exhibitions excluded. Check the museum's listing on the Bank of America map.
Not a Bank of America endorsement; this is an informational listing with no affiliation.
Source: official page · Last verified 2026-10-17
2026-27 school year pass: free entry at federal lands and waters (national parks, wildlife refuges, etc.) for the 4th grader, all children under 16 and up to 3 adults in one private vehicle. Expires Aug 31, 2027.
Who it's for: Families with a 4th grader
How: The 4th grader completes a short online activity and prints a paper voucher at EveryKidOutdoors.gov (we never collect any information). Does not cover state parks, parking, camping or tours.
Source: official page · more · Last verified 2026-10-17
Many public libraries lend or reserve free or discounted passes for museums, zoos, farms and parks. Examples: Boston Public Library lists Boston Children's Museum at $12 per person for up to 4; Oxford (MA) and Athol (MA) list free-admission passes to several museums; Attleboro (MA) lists a free RISD Museum pass.
Who it's for: Library cardholders (rules vary by library)
How: Search your own library's website for 'museum passes'. Each library has its own pass list, reservation system and return rules. Passes are limited and set by the participating attractions.
Example pages only; your library's list will differ.
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