Hours and Admission
Regular trail hours are May 1 through November 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last trail admission at 3:30 p.m.)
Plan at least two hours to walk the exhibit trail or bring a picnic and spend the day with a visit to Kirkwood Gardens and a Squam Lake Cruise.
2019 Trail Admission
Includes the live animal exhibit trail and all hiking trails
Members: FREE
Adults: $20.00
Youth (ages 3-15): $15.00
Senior (age 65+): $17.00
Children 2 and Under: FREE
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Discounted Trail Admission
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center participates in a number of programs to help more people get Nearer to Nature.
- Blue Star Museums: for active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
- Museums for All: reduced trail admission with presentation of an EBT card and a photo ID.
- Check with your local library to see if they are a Library Member.
- We participate in reciprocal admissions programs with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), and other local organizations.
2019 Lake Cruise Admission and Combination Passes
Cruise Rates
| Cruise Pass Fees (2019) | Member Rate | Non-Member Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $23.00 | $27.00 |
| Senior | $21.00 | $25.00 |
| Youth (Ages 0-15) | $19.00 | $23.00 |
| Not recommended for children under 3 |
Combination passes include one trail pass and one lake cruise pass for the same day.Please allow two hours to walk the live animal exhibit trail. Last trail admission is at 3:30 p.m. and the tril closes at 5:00 p.m.
| Combo Pass Fee - save $6 (2019) | |
|---|---|
| Adult | $41.00 |
| Senior | $36.00 |
| Youth (Ages 3-15) | $32.00 |
We accept MC, VISA, AMEX, and DISCOVER. Rates and schedules are subject to change. Group rates are available; please call 603-968-7194 or email for information and reservations.
