To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-9182 https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
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The American Heritage Museum, located in Hudson, MA, is dedicated to military history. Exhibits examine conflicts from the Revolutionary War through 9/11 and the “War on Terror.” A good portion of the museum is focused on the sizable Littlefield collection, which includes many rare items from the U.S. and other countries. Among other artifacts, visitors to the museum will encounter aircraft, tanks, guns, and automobiles, some dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Categories: Family, History, Military
Pass Benefits
The pass admits up to 6 people at half the regular admission price.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at and returned to the library.
This pass is not limited by date or time.
The pass is not valid for special event weekends or driving or ride experiences.
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
603-669-4820 https://aviationmuseumofnh.org/
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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is housed in an art deco terminal and control tower building in Londonderry. The historic building was constructed as a WPA project in 1937 and was moved in 2004 to its present location on the southeast side of the Manchester Airport before being renovated. Hands-on exhibits tell the story of New Hampshire aviation history and include a flight simulator, various historical artifacts, and planes and models.
Categories: Family, History, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people for free. Children under 6 are always admitted for free.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at and returned to the library.
This pass is not limited by date or time.
This pass can be used for special programs, provided the program is being held on-site during the Museum's regular operating hours.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people (adults or children) at half price per person.
This is an e-ticket which does not need to be picked up at the library.
This pass is only valid for use on the date for which you reserve it.
You must reserve your visit on the museum's website after receiving the pass.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
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Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows. Hours change with the season. Shop with food and souvenirs on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Zoo
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at a discount of $5 off the general admission price. Children under two are always free.
This is a physical pass which must be picked up at and returned to the library.
This pass is only valid for use on the date for which you reserve it.
Adults must be accompanied by at least one child 12 years or younger when visiting Davis Farmland.
Hours of operation change with the season.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200 http://www.discoveryacton.org/
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Acton's Discovery Museum, located on a 4-acre campus, is aimed at providing an environment in which play becomes a conduit for learning about science, technology, and nature. The museum’s building contains a number of galleries dedicated to teaching scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on environment, as well as themed play spaces for younger visitors. Outdoors, Discovery Woods includes a nature playscape with a cargo net climb, nest swing and beaver lodges, as well as a treehouse with an observation deck and a bouncy bridge. There are opportunities to practice orienteering with provided maps and instructions on trails on the property. A museum shop is on the premises. The museum building is fully ADA compliant, with exhibits based on Universal Design principles.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 3 people at half the regular admission price per person. Any additional visitors must pay the regular admission price.
This pass is an e-ticket which does not need to be picked up at the library.
This pass is only valid for use on the date for which you reserve it.
You must make a timed reservation prior to visiting the Discovery Museum. Reservations can be made on the Museum's website or by phone at (978) 264-4200.
Greater Boston Stage Company
395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
781-279-2200 https://www.greaterbostonstage.org/
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The Greater Boston Stage Company is a not-for-profit regional theatre located in Stoneham, MA. They produce six to seven shows each year—world and regional premieres alongside fresh interpretations of familiar work—as part of their Mainstage series.
Categories: Family, Music, Dance, Theatre
Pass Benefits
The coupon code covers the cost of up to 25 tickets per mainstage show. There is no ticket limit per person. We believe everyone should have access to theatre.
This pass is NOT a reservation. You must reserve a ticket for a specific day and time prior to the performance you wish to attend. Tickets can be reserved on the the Greater Boston Stage Company website or by phone (781-279-2200) or by emailing boxoffice@greaterbostonstage.org. The GBSC Box Office is open noon to 4 pm Tuesday through Friday. Your tickets are only valid for the date and time you reserve.
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638 https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
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The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of museums on the Harvard University Cambridge campus dedicated to the natural world, science, and human cultures. They include the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the Harvard Museum of Natural History (comprised of the Harvard University Herbaria, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Museum of Comparative Zoology), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, all located between Oxford St./Divinity Ave area. Of particular note are the famous glass flowers, models commissioned by Harvard in 1886 to aid in the teaching of botany (and made in Germany over the course of more than eight decades), on display in the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at half the regular admission price to all four Harvard Museum of Science and Culture museums. Children under three are free.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the library and can be discarded after use.
This pass is not limited by date or time.
One member of the group must be a Massachusetts resident. Please be prepared to show proof of residence or library/network membership.
The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991 https://www.7gables.org/
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The House of the Seven Gables, one of the oldest surviving timber-framed mansion houses in continental North America, was the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous 1851 novel of the same name. The historic site which includes the house (a National Historic Landmark District) includes a guided tour of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion (the House of the Seven Gables) and visits to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, the Colonial Revival seaside gardens, and the Counting House, with a maritime discovery zone called “Kids' Cove at The Gables.” (An audio tour of the gardens, grounds, and waterfront is available through the UniGuide App.) Lectures and seasonal living history labs are scheduled throughout the year, and a changing annual exhibition examines various aspects of the institution's 350 years of history. There is a gift shop on the premises. The website has virtual field trips and interactive exhibitions that can provide helpful background information before a visit.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at half the regular admission price.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the library but can be discarded after use.
You must make an online reservation before visiting the Museum. Use the code on the pass to make your reservation.
Masks are currently required inside the House, regardless of vaccination status.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401 http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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The Gardner Museum houses the collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a local patron of the arts who died in 1924, in a building she commissioned to look like a 15th century Venetian palazzo. The center of the original building showcases courtyard plantings that reflect the seasons as they evolve throughout the year. In addition to her collection, which remains displayed exactly she arranged it per her will, there are changing exhibitions, concerts, lectures, family events, and an artist-in-residence program. In 2012, the museum opened an addition designed by Renzo Piano that houses a space for their concert series.
Categories: Art, Family, Music
Pass Benefits
The pass admits up to 4 people at $5 per person. Children under 18 are admitted for free.
This is an e-voucher that does not need to be picked up at the library. You will receive the pass in an email once you have placed your reservation.
This pass is only valid for use on the date that is printed on the pass.
The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600 https://www.jfklibrary.org/
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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the nation’s thirty-fifth president, is located on a ten-acre park which overlooks the sea in an building designed by I.M. Pei. The Museum portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President, all through permanent and changing exhibits. The Library is available to students and scholars to conduct research using its collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of the institution’s namesake.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at a discounted rate of $3.00 per person. Children age 12 and under are admitted free.
This is a physical pass which must be picked up at the library and can be discarded after use.
This pass does not guarantee entry. Advanced ticket reservations may be required. Visit the JFK Library and Museum's website to reserve tickets in advance.
Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at a discounted rate of $2 per person to Mass Audubon's Wildlife Sanctuaries.
This is an e-voucher. Please print this pass reservation or display the reservation confirmation on your phone or device.
This pass is only valid for the date printed on the pass.
You can find a list of the Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries here.
Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
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The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
This pass admits one car for free parking at any Massachusetts State Park. See a list of Massachusetts State Parks here.
This is a physical pass which must be picked up at and returned to the library.
This pass is valid for use on any day/time until the date printed on the pass.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300 http://www.mfa.org/
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The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults at a discounted rate of $10 per person.
This is an e-voucher that does not need to be picked up at the library. You will receive the pass in an email once you have placed your reservation.
Follow the instructions in the email.
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at half off the regular admission price to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free. You do not need to call ahead to reserve a timed ticket. If you have questions or prefer to reserve in advance, you can call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
This pass is an e-voucher that does not need to be picked up at the library or returned.
This pass is only valid for the date printed on the pass.
Bring your library pass confirmation email to the museum and present it at the Box Office.
If you cannot show your library pass confirmation on a device, please request a paper copy of your confirmation at the library before you visit the museum.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
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The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people at half off the regular admission price. This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium and only applies to adult and child pricing. Valid only for Aquarium admission. This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
This pass is an e-voucher that does not need to be picked up at or returned to the library. This is not a ticket.
This pass is not restricted by date or time.
Please print out the pass in the General Admission line at the Aquarium's ticket booth. Please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold. Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
Hours of operation are subject to change.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 2 adults at a discount rate of $12 per person. Children age 16 and under are free.
This pass is an e-voucher that does not need to be picked up at or returned to the library.
You must book a date and time for your visit after you have reserved the pass. You can do so by visiting the PEM website or by calling (978) 542-1511.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692 http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
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Based on actual trial documents and using life-size stage sets with figures, lighting, and narration, the museum's principle exhibit examines the 1692 Salem witch trials. In a second exhibit, “Witches: Evolving Perceptions,” guides take you through changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind the stereotypes, witchcraft practice today, and witch hunting. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 6 people at a discounted rate of $13.50 for adults or seniors, $11.25 for children 3-14.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at and returned to the library.
Present the pass at the ticket booth for discounted admission.
The Sports Museum (at TD Garden)
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
617-624-1234 http://www.sportsmuseum.org/
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The Sports Museum is focused on Boston sports and the teams that represent the city. It is located in the TD Garden, where a number of the teams it celebrates play. View sports memorabilia, life-size sculptures of local sports heroes, and exhibits dedicated to the history of various sports as played in the area.
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people for free.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at and returned to the library.
The Museum is open Monday through Sunday from 12-3:30 p.m. with guided tours leaving every half hour. Please check the Museum's hours of operation before planning your visit.
At The Sports Museum, the guided tours are walk-in only.
The Trustees of the Reservations preserve and protect more than 100 special properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value—nearly 25,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. From Crane’s Beach in Ipswich and World’s End in Hingham to The Old Manse in Concord and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, visitors to Trustees sites enjoy local history and nature in its various forms: beaches, meadows, forests, swamps and more.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 2 adults and 2 children under 18 for free or reduced admission, dependent upon each site.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the library and can be discarded after use.
This pass is not limited by date or time.
This pass is valid at any of 100+ Trustees properties. Hours vary by location. To see a list of Trustees properties, click here.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466 http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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Zoo New England operates Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and the Stone Zoo, located on a 26-acre site near Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. In addition to animals, both zoos are engaged in wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 6 people for a discounted rate of $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the library and can be discarded after use.
This pass is not limited by date or time, but can only be used once.
This pass offers admission to either the Stone Zoo or the Franklin Park Zoo.