To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Animal Adventures
336 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA 01740
978-779-8988 http://www.animaladventures.net/
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Begun in 1997, Animal Adventures is a an exotic animal rescue center located in Bolton, MA. These animals are the basis of educational programs and a family-run zoo. Live animal shows take place daily, and private tours of different types of animals may be booked. For more information, please visit the website.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 4 at $8.00 per person.
Boston Harbor Island Ferry
15 State Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02109
617-223-8666 http://www.bostonharborislands.org/
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The largest recreational open space in Eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is comprised of 34 islands and mainland parks that deliver access to historic sites and provide opportunities to hike and camp. Transportation to the islands is by ferry and, depending on the location, your own boat. Please refer to their website for the most up-to-date information about what is open and how to get there.
Categories: Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Pass: Admits 2 people for the price of 1, with a maximum of 4 people, 7 days a week through the spring season (until June 16th), Monday-Friday during the summer season (June 16th until Labor Day), and 7 days a week in the fall season.
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE.
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104
603-669-6144 http://currier.org/
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The Currier Museum of Art, located in Manchester, NH, features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. The permanent collection includes works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, Calder, John Singer Sargent, Frank Lloyd Wright, Andrew Wyeth, and Sol LeWitt. Special exhibitions provide opportunities to present work by contemporary and/or local artists, as well as take in-depth looks at certain objects or areas of the Museum's collection. Public programs include tours, live classical music and “Family Days” which include activities for all ages. The Museum also offers tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House, now listed on the Register of Historic Places (reservations required). There is a museum store on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass will provide 50% off general admission for two (2) adults (18 years and over). All youth family members (ages 13-17) and children 12 years and under are admitted free with accompanying adults.
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
Please pick up a printed coupon at the library. Pass allows 4 visitors at 50% off regular admission at all museums which include:
Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138)
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology (11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138)
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East (6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138)
Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments (1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138)
One member of party must be a MA resident. The coupon cannot be used for group, institutional, or corporate visits and cannot be combined with other offers.
The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments are closed on Saturdays and open Sunday-Friday 11AM-4PM.
The Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology are open daily 9AM-5PM.
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
This pass admits 4 visitors at $5 per person. Under 18 years admitted free. See website for latest hours, holidays and closings. Tickets are purchased online, but you must bring the paper library discounted pass with you.
Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium
210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7224 https://www.christianscience.com/howdoyouseetheworld
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Located in the Mary Baker Eddy Library at the Christian Science Publishing Society building in Boston, the Mapparium is a three-story, stained-glass globe representing the world as configured in 1935. A bridge traverses the interior, allowing visitors to view the world from within. A presentation combines words, music, and LED lights to illustrate the transformation of the world over time and geography. The Library also features the exhibit “The Mapparium: An Inside View,” which provides some background on the construction and history of the globe.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 4 people for free general admission. Admission for children 17 years and younger is always free. Not valid for special events or for public programming.
Ticket reservations are not available ahead of time.
All Mapparium showtimes are first come, first serve; this pass doesn't guarantee tickets for a specific time or day.
This pass is only valid on the day of your visit.
This pass does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to group visits.
All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are always free.
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 may be used for up to four people per visit (adults, seniors or children age two or older; children under two are admitted free). Each will be charged a discounted rate of just $2 for admission to any Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary.
Some Audubon sites require a reservation to visit. Hours of business vary depending on which audubon site you choose. Please visit: https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/our-wildlife-sanctuaries/map-of-sanctuaries. for more information.
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
Free parking for one vehicle at Massachusetts State Parks. Available March through December.
This pass must be returned to the library.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
50 East Merrimack, Lowell, MA 01852
978-654-4678 http://www.mrt.org/
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The Merrimack Repertory Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre company located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Begun in 1979, it has a seven-show season that runs from September through May, which is focused on contemporary plays. The theatre has 279 seats and free parking.
Pass Benefits
This pass entitles you to 50% off each ticket purchased for any performance in the current season (subject to availability), limit two seats per person. The pass is only valid for seats located in zones A, B and C.
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
Each pass admits 2 people at $10 per person (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each (special exhibition only). Children 6 and under are admitted free. There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10.
The Museum is open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. Visit mfa.org for information about health, safety, and what’s on view.
After reserving the library's pass, you will receive a code that you must use to book timed tickets directly from the MFA. You do not need to bring the library pass to the Museum. You will be e-mailed your ticket(s). Please show Museum staff on a device or a printed copy.
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 will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or if you would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email.
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 coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.
Only applies to adult and child pricing.
This is not a ticket.
Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
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.
Valid only for Aquarium admission.
This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
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.
North Shore Children's Museum
10 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960
978-538-5765 https://www.nschildrensmuseum.org/
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Located in downtown Peabody, MA, the North Shore Children's Museum offers 15 hands-on exhibits geared towards explorative and imaginative play for children ages 2 to 8. A child may become a superhero in the Comic Room, a builder in the Gross Motor Room, an artist in the Makerspace, and more. All exhibits are in ADA-accessible spaces.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
Library passes for North Shore Children's Museum admit up to 5 people (adults and children over 12 months) at 50% admission price. As of January 1, 2024, this is an ePass that can either be presented on a mobile device or as a print-out to receive the discounted admission rate in-person.
Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended but not required. The discounted admission rate can be accessed on our website by selecting Library Museum Pass on the ticketing page. Your library pass will only be honored on the date you reserve. If the museum reaches capacity, visitors will be let in on a one in, one out basis.
If you have any questions or issues when reserving tickets, reach out to us at nscminfo@peabody-ma.gov or 978-538-5765.
Hours of operation:
Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Visit museum website for more information.
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 printed e-pass allows for a reduced admission for up to 2 people at $12 per person.
Real Pirates Salem
285 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-259-1717 https://www.realpiratessalem.com/
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This museum centers on the history of the Whydah Gally—a slave ship that went down over 250 years ago off Cape Cod—and the artifacts and “treasure” recovered from the wreck in 1984. Exhibits and interactive activities focus on the story of Black Sam Bellamy, a famous pirate from the early 1700s, and his capture of the slave ship and its sinking. Items in the collection include coins, jewelry, weapons, and other valuable objects that sank with the Whydah Galley in the early 1700s. Their Discovery Lab teaches visitors about the archeological preservation efforts that went into recovering the shipwreck. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science, Technology, Ocean
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to 10 people at 30% off the general admission price.
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 rate of $13.50 for Adults and $11.25 for Children (Ages 6-18).
This pass must be returned to the library. Visitors can choose to wear a mask or not.
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-1100 http://www.strawberybanke.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Strawbery Banke Museum is located in the South End Historic District of Portsmouth, NH, on a 10-acre campus that features more than 37 restored buildings built between the 17th and 19th centuries. Visitors may visit the historic buildings, some with staff in period dress engaged in traditional crafts such as boat-building, coopering, and wood-working; enjoy interactive exhibits about the history of the neighborhood and its preservation; and stroll and appreciate the heritage gardens and orchards, various heirloom breeds, and beehives. Themed centers provide different pathways for understanding the history. A museum store and a couple of restaurants are on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Benefits
May 1 through October 31: Free museum admission for up to 2 families per day.
November 24 through February: 50% discount on admission to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond. Please note: The museum is closed during this time period.
Free admission for up to 4 individuals to:
-Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke (April 27-May 5, 2024)
-Ghosts on the Banke (last weekend in October)
-Candlelight Stroll (Fridays, December 8 & 15, 5-9 PM; Saturdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2023, 5-9 PM; Sundays, December 3, 10, & 17, 2023, 4-8 PM; excludes the Member Preview Night)
10% off purchases at Pickwick's at the Banke (Museum gift shop) and merchandise in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The museum, a part of the Boston National Historical Park, is located in the Charlestown Navy Yard near the ship USS Constitution (“Old Ironsides”) at the end of Boston’s Freedom Trail. The museum provides a detailed look at the history of the ship, information about the war of 1812, and the battle between the ship and HMS Java. Stories are told through interactive exhibits, unique artifacts, archival records, and artwork. The museum also includes a research library which houses a strong collection of manuscripts, books, artifacts, and microfilm of primary source material. The ship itself is maintained by the US Navy, and may be visited free of charge on certain days.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Benefits
Pass allows free admission for 9 or fewer visitors. Limit one pass per party. There are no advance tickets or reservations available for the USS Constitution Museum. Entry will be based on a first come, first served system, which may result in a short wait to enter the Museum. Masks are recommended. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466 http://www.zoonewengland.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Pass admits 2 adults and 4 children at $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Under age 2 years admitted free. Visit Zoo New England website for hours, updates.