AARP Member Discounts in Connecticut!

AARP Connecticut offers members terrific year-round opportunities to save money and connect them with people and places in their community while supporting local, nonprofit educational and cultural venues.

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – AARP members can enjoy great discounts on admission and memberships to a variety of Connecticut museums and cultural attractions, local theater, musical performances, educational classes, and more!

New offers are added throughout the year so bookmark www.aarp.org/ctdiscounts and check back often for information about current discounts for AARP members and updates. Special restrictions may apply, so please be sure to read all offer details before purchasing. For information about discounts for AARP members from exclusive merchants and national retailers, click here.

Albertus Magnus College
700 Prospect Street, New Haven
Through November 30, 2023
AARP members who enroll in an Associate's, Bachelor's or eligible Master's degree program offered through Albertus Magnus College Division of Professional and Graduate Studies will receive a 15 percent tuition discount. AARP members who are new or continuing students will qualify for discounted tuition provided they document their membership status with a letter from the AARP Connecticut state office by either emailing ctaarp@aarp.org or calling 860-548-3164. AARP members must submit a formal application and complete all requirements for acceptance into the chose degree program. AARP members must submit a formal application and complete all requirements for acceptance into the chosen degree program. Applications can be filled out online at www.albertus.edu/adult or by visiting the New Haven or East Hartford campuses.

The Bushnell
166 Capital Street, Hartford
Show specific
AARP members and their guests will receive a discount on tickets to select performances throughout the year. Shows are announced as they are confirmed. To receive the discount, AARP members must contact David Rodriguez at 860-987-6096 or email at david_rodriguez@bushnell.org and ask for the AARP discount.

Dates, topics and times for the additional series events are to be determined.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport
Through December 31, 2022

AARP members can purchase up to four (4) discounted tickets to the Zoo per visit at 15 percent off the regular ticket price. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth located at the entrance to the park by mentioning the AARP member discount at the time of purchase. The discount cannot be combined with any other offer.

Goodwin University
1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford
Through December 31, 2022

AARP members are eligible to receive a 25 percent tuition scholarship toward non-selective academic degree programs at Goodwin University. Non-selective programs are those falling under the general admissions policies and include Accounting (AS), Business Administration (AS/BS), CNC Machining (AS/Certificate), CNC Metrology, (Certificate), Criminal Justice (AS), ESL (Certificate), Environmental Studies (AS/BS/Certificate), General Studies (AS), Health Science (AS/BS), Homeland Security (AS), Human Services (AS/BS), Management and Leadership (BS), Manufacturing Management (BS), MSN (MS), Organizational Leadership (MS), Phlebotomy (Certificate), Professional Studies (BS), Public Health (BS), Public Safety and Security (BS), Quality Management Systems (AS), Supply Chain and Logistics Management (AS), and Welding (Certificate).

To apply for the scholarship, AARP members must document their current membership status with a letter from the AARP Connecticut Office. A verification letter can be obtained by calling 860-548-3164 or emailing ctaarp@aarp.org. For more information on the AARP scholarship opportunity, please contact Bobella Daley, Assistant Director of Admissions, 860-727-6729.

The Klein Memorial Auditorium
910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Show specific
AARP members and their guests will receive a 20 percent discount on selected performances at The Klein Memorial Auditorium. Performances will be added as they are confirmed. To obtain the discount, AARP members may order tickets online and use promo code “MEMBER20,” over the phone at (800) 424-0160 x2, or in person Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic
Through December 31, 2022

AARP members and their guests will receive a discount of $4 off adult, $4 off senior and $4 off child or youth general admission. AARP members and their guests can also save $10 off a new membership. This admission discount is good for up to four admissions per visit and cannot be combined with any other offer. AARP members can receive the discount at the time of purchase by using the code “22golden” or mentioning the AARP discount.

Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic
Through December 31, 2022
AARP members and up to four guests will receive a discount of $3 off adult, $3 off senior and $3 off youth (ages 4-14) general admission. AARP members and their guests can also save $10 off a gift membership during the discount period (new memberships only). AARP members can receive the discount at the time of purchase by using the code "Mystic2021". Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
600 Main Street, Hartford
Through December 31, 2022
AARP members and their guest can purchase admission tickets at $10 each for a discount of $5 off adult and $2 off senior prices. This admission discount is good for up to two admissions per visit and cannot be combined with any other offer. AARP members can receive the discount by using the code “wama22” at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum at the time of purchase or online at www.thewadsworth.org by entering the code in the promo box when purchasing tickets.