Tickets & Hours
Spend a day getting nearer to nature on our Live Animal Exhibit Trail and forested paths. Below you’ll find current hours, seasonal dates, and admission prices, plus discounted options that help more families and visitors enjoy Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
Hours & Admission Prices
Seasonal hours
The Live Animal Exhibit Trail and hiking trails are open daily from May 1 through November 1.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Last trail admission: 3:30 p.m.
Please visit our Exhibit Trail page for specific exhibit updates or temporary closures.
These hours apply to our nature center campus and live wildlife exhibits in Holderness, New Hampshire
Admission Prices
- Members: Free
- Adults: $30.00
- Seniors (age 65+): $28.00
- Youth (ages 3–15): $24.00
- Children 2 and under: Free
Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the admissions window.
Plan a relaxed day exploring native wildlife, forested trails, and gardens at your own pace.
Special Rates
Discounted trail admission
Library Membership Pass
Borrow a membership pass from your participating library for a specific date, then bring the pass with you to the Admissions window at the Welcome Center on that date. Reservations are not required. The Library Pass is valid for up to four trail admissions at $15.00 per person.
ANCA Reciprocal Discount
Members of participating ANCA organizations receive 25% off up to four trail admissions. Bring your ANCA reciprocal membership card and tickets with you when you visit.
ANCA reciprocal admission must be purchased at the admissions window or over the phone.
Museums for All Discount
Guests who participate in SNAP/EBT or WIC receive admission for $3.00 each for up to four trail admissions.
Bring your SNAP/EBT benefit card or proof of WIC assistance and a photo ID with you when you visit.
Family Access Membership
A Family Access Membership is for families receiving food assistance and includes unlimited free admission to trails and exhibits for one named adult and up to five others (children 2 and under are free) from May 1 through November 1.
Cost: $25
Available by applying in person at Admissions from May 1 through November 1
The eligible adult must provide name, address, email, and phone number and show a current EBT card or proof of WIC assistance and photo ID.
Family Access Memberships are not available online.
Blue Star Museums
Active duty military personnel and their families (up to five family members) receive free trail admission from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day.
Before Armed Forces Day and after Labor Day, active duty personnel receive free trail admission and their family (up to five people) receives $15.00 trail admission.