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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.