To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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
Discount: Half-priced admission for up to 4 people. Children under the age of 1 year are always free at this museum.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up this discount coupon. This coupon must be used on the date printed on the coupon. Discount coupons can be picked from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Timed tickets must be purchased in advance through the museum's website, using the code on the discount coupon. Have your ticket confirmation and discount coupon with you at the museum the day of your visit. The museum may charge full price if you do not have the discount coupon with you.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-3045 https://hmnh.harvard.edu/
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The Harvard Museum of Natural History was established in 1998 as the public face of three separate research museums at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA: the Harvard University Herbaria, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum, and the Museum of Comparative Zoology. The museum is home to the famous “Glass Flowers” collection and a collection of “Sea Creatures in Glass,” made by the same artists (a father and son); a collection of meteorite, mineral and gemstone specimens; and various exhibits on life both big and small: from microbes to dinosaurs—and everything in between. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Science
Pass Benefits
Discount: Free admission for up to 4 people. This pass also includes admission to the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. The two museums connect on the third floor and visitors may move freely from one to the other - all for one admission price.
Visit the library to pick up your discount coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Have the discount coupon with you at the museum the day of your visit. The museum may charge full price if you do not have the discount pass with you.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: Half-priced admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5-8). Children under the age of 5 are always free at this museum.
Visit the library to pick up your discount coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Timed tickets must be purchased in advance through the museum's website, using the code on the library discount coupon. Have your ticket confirmation and discount coupon with you at the museum the day of your visit. The museum may charge full price if you do not have the discount pass with you.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: $5 admission for up to 4 adults. Children under the age of 18 are always free at this museum.
A discount code will be sent to your email. If you do not have an email address, a discount code can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Timed tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance through the museum's website, using the discount code provided.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library 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
Discount: $10 admission (special exhibition + general admission) for up to 2 adults. Children the age of 6 or under are always free at this museum.
A discount code will be sent to your email. If you do not have an email address, a discount code can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Timed tickets must be purchased in advance through the museum's website, using the discount code provided. Have your ticket confirmation with you at the museum the day of your visit.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: Free admission for up to 4 people. Children under the age of 3 are always free at this museum.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up your discount coupon. The discount coupon must be used on the date printed on the coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Have your discount coupon with you at the museum the day of your visit. The museum may charge full price if you do not have the discount coupon with you.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: Half-priced admission for up to 4 people. Children under the age of 3 are always free.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up your discount coupon. The discount coupon must be used on the date printed on the coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Present the discount pass at the New England Aquarium box office when purchasing your tickets
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: Half-priced admission for up to 5 people. Children under the age of 1 year are always free at this museum.
Digital coupon will be sent to the provided email address or visit the main desk at the library to pick up this discount coupon. This coupon must be used on the date printed on the coupon. Discount coupons can be picked from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Present the discount pass at the North Shore Children's Museum front desk when purchasing your tickets
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: $12 admission for up to 2 people (separate fee for some areas of the museum may be required). Children under the age of 15 are always free at this museum.
A discount code will be sent to your email. If you do not have an email address, a discount code can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Timed tickets must be purchased in advance through the museum's website, using the discount code provided. Have your ticket confirmation with you at the museum the day of your visit.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
*** Not Valid in October ***
Discount: Half-priced admission for up to 6 people ($13.25 for adults, $10.75 for children ages 3-14). Children under the age of 3 are always free at this museum.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up your discount pass. Discount passes for this museum can be picked up the day before (after 11am) or the day of your planned visit. A $5 CASH DEPOSIT is required. This deposit will be refunded if/when the discount pass is returned on time (by 11am the first business day after your museum visit).
To use: Tickets must be purchased in advance on museum's website with the discount code provided on the card. Present discount card upon arrival to receive tickets. If the card is not provided, the full admission fee will be charged.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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
Discount: Free admission for up to 9 people.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up your discount coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Admission to the museum is first come, first serve basis. Be sure to bring the discount coupon with you to the museum the day of your visit.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.
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
Discount: $9 per adult, $6 per child, up to 6 people. Children under the age of 2 are always free. Patrons can use this pass to visit either the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston or the Stone Zoo in Stoneham.
Visit the main desk at the library to pick up your discount coupon. Discount coupons can be picked up from the library up to 1 week in advance.
To use: Present the pass at admissions booth at either the Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo to receive your discount.
ATTENTION: Patrons must be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE to book discount passes. Reservations made using a child's card will be DENIED. Patron's must reserve passes using their own library card, do not change the name on your reservation. If another member of your household will be checking out your discount pass, you must contact the library in advance.