Calling all inquisitive souls,
forever learners, and
New England explorers!
Discover the intellectual riches of Vermont & New Hampshire’s Upper Valley from the heart of Dartmouth’s historic College Green. Each Monday-Thursday, our guests are invited to enjoy free or discounted admission at events, performances, and more. From world-class science & art museums to engaging performances and lectures, there’s something for every lifelong learner to find in Hanover.
Show your Hanover Inn room key for a student discount...
From Sunday to Thursday each week, guests are invited to show their Hanover Inn room key and receive a student discount on admission at select museums, concerts, and performance venues. Browse our list of participating museums & venues, plus a calendar of Dartmouth College lectures and seminars, and start planning an Ivy League Field Trip of your own.
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND VENUES
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Weekly Performances & Screenings
Ivy Benefit: 25% off up to four tickets
Enjoy a wide variety of performances at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, from theatrical plays like Hamlet to thrilling Gospel Choirs.
Hood Art Museum
Wednesday - Saturday
Admission: Free
Opened in 1985 and housing 65,000 diverse art objects, discover the Hood Museum of Art and get immersed into a broad range of cultures and historical periods.
Montshire Museum
Open Daily
Regular Admission: $20 per person
Curiosity fuels the scientist within us all, and discovery awaits every day at the Montshire Museum of Science. Explore 150 interactive exhibits, both inside and outdoors, on a 100-acre site along the scenic Connecticut River. There is no Ivy Benefit offered at Montshire Museum, but you should still visit this incredible museum.
American Precision Museum
Open Daily
Ivy Benefit: Student Discount Admission
The American Precision Museum blends a 19th-century factory setting with a world-class collection of historic machines. The 1846 armory and the "Shaping America" exhibit explore industrial history, innovation, and the role of precision manufacturing in shaping American culture and progress.
King Arthur Baking Co.
Open Daily
Ivy Benefit: 10% off in-store purchases of $40+, Monday-Thursday
From rare books and manuscripts, to prints and letters, Rauner Library at Webster Hall houses Dartmouth's special collections and College archive. The library welcomes idle curiosity and serious researchers alike; browse their catalog, plan a visit, and hold a piece of history in your own hands.
Enfield Shaker Museum
Wednesday - Sunday
(open seasonally)
Ivy Benefit: Student Discount Admission
The Enfield Shaker Museum offers an outdoor history experience that welcomes all to explore its beautiful site and rich collection. The Museum preserves artifacts that reflect the lives of the Enfield Shakers and the broader Shaker community, from everyday items to historic buildings.
Baker-Berry Library
Open Daily
Admission: Free
Explore the historic Baker Library, opened in 1928, featuring the renowned José Clementé Orozco's work, 'Epic of American Civilization'. Being the heart of Dartmouth’s campus, the library houses collections for the Humanities, Mathematics, Music, Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Ledyard Gallery
Open Daily
Admission: Free
The Ledyard Gallery at Howe Library showcases artwork by Upper Valley artists. Along with solo exhibits, it hosts annual group shows like the Elden Murray contest, the Hanover High Art Show, and the 55+ Art Show.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Open Daily
Regular Admission: $19.50 per person
VINS fosters environmental care through education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation. Since 1972, they’ve led innovative programs and conservation efforts, welcoming all communities and honoring traditions. There is no Ivy Benefit offered at VINS, but you should still visit this amazing nature center.
Nugget Theater
Thursday - Sunday
Ivy Benefit: student discount, Thursday & Sunday-only
Enjoy movie projections on Sundays and Mondays at a student discount.
Rauner Special
Collections Library
Open Daily
Admission: Free
From rare books and manuscripts, to prints and letters, Rauner Library at Webster Hall houses Dartmouth's special collections and College archive. The library welcomes idle curiosity and serious researchers alike; browse their catalog, plan a visit, and hold a piece of history in your own hands.
Events
From concerts to lecture series, there's a lot happening in Hanover. Explore the calendar and get planning!