To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.
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.