To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
https://www.carlemuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, located in Amherst, MA, is the first sizable institution dedicated to picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. Its collection encompasses more than 11,000 objects—7,300 of which are illustrations—including art by Eric Carle, Maurice Sendak, and Leo Lionni. On the 40,000 sq. ft. premises are three art galleries, an art studio, a theater, picture book and scholarly libraries, and a gift shop.
Categories: Art, Children, Family
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass admits up to 2 adults and 4 children for free per visit.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass admits 4 people for $5 each.
Free admission for kids under 18, for anyone named Isabella, and for members of the US military and their families.
Please note that tickets will be sold for specific entry times, which will be every half hour while the museum is open. Same-day reservations and specific time slots may not be available on popular days of the week or times of day. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Northborough Free Library
When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to https:/tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
2. Submit the promo code in the box at the top of the screen
3. Select the visit date and a time to enter
4. Add desired number of tickets to the basket. The library pass allows you to get up to four tickets at $5 each (choose the Library Pass ticket type). Any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets)
5. Login or create an account
6. Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout)
More information on how to use the promo code online can be found in these instructions: How to Book Museum Tickets Using a Library Pass Online.
This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any issues reserving your tickets, you can call the Gardner Museum's Box Office at 617 278 5156.
PATRONS MUST PRESENT BOTH THIS LIBRARY PASS AND THEIR RESERVED TIMED MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM.
MUSEUM HOURS:
WEEKDAYS 11 AM – 5 PM | WEEKENDS 10 AM – 5 PM | THURSDAYS 11 AM – 9 PM | CLOSED TUESDAYS
25 EVANS WAY, BOSTON, MA 02115
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Please review our Privacy Policy before reserving a pass.
Each promo code admits 2 adults at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children from ages 7-17 at $10 per person (special exhibition only - there is no discount for general admission for children 7-17). Children under 6 admitted free. Discount may not be combined with any other offers.
The museum encourages you to purchase tickets online. Please visit https://www.mfa.org/tickets to reserve your tickets. Tickets CAN be purchased in person - just bring your confirmation email with the promo code on it to the museum (either digitally or printed), and museum staff will apply the discount to your admission price. General admission tickets do not include access to special exhibits.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111
https://www.nebg.org/
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Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 200-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Please review our Privacy Policy before reserving a pass.
Each pass admits 2 individuals at half-price admission. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets no longer need to be purchased online in advance, but you may still do so if you would like ticket reservations. You will still need to pick up the physical pass at the library as you will have to show both your purchased ticket and the library pass to be admitted to the gardens if you purchase tickets online.
Pass is NOT valid for admission during Night Lights.
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
413-263-6800
https://www.springfieldmuseums.org/
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The Springfield Museums offer access to five different museums, including the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, all under a single admission. Always on view is a mix of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that cover a huge range, everything from archival materials, painting and sculpture to transportation, weaponry, and all things Dr. Seuss, a Springfield native. There is a planetarium in the Science Museum, the Art Discovery Center in the G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, and a museum store on the museum campus.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Military, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass can be used for groups of up to 6 people and allows visitors to buy one full price admission and receive a 50% discount on the second admission of equal or lesser value. Children under 3 are free. Please note that you will only be able to purchase your tickets to the museum with the library pass in person at the Welcome Center of the museum. Advanced ticket sales online are not available. Passes may be used once during public hours and do not apply to special exhibition, program, or planetarium fees. Cannot be combined with other discount rates or coupons.
Passes will allow visitors into the following museums:
The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum
The Springfield Science Museum
The Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts
The Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Please review our Privacy Policy before reserving a pass.
Pass provides free admission to the museum for parties of 9 or fewer. One pass per party. Entrance to the ship is free. Please note that the USS Constitution Museum and the Ship are run separately and do not have the same hours of operation.
Please note that visitors 18 and older must present a valid federal or state-issued photo ID, and all visitors must pass a security inspection before embarking on the USS Constitution ship.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-4406
http://www.worcesterart.org/
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The Worcester Art Museum is recognized for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media created over the last 5 millennia. Works include those by El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Paul Revere, and Nam June Paik. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan—including some contemporary art. Of note are the floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch (Syria) in the entrance, the Japanese print collection, and the “Arms and Armor” collection. There is a café, museum shop, and library on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Military
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Please review our Privacy Policy before reserving a pass.
Each pass admits up to 2 adults and/or children for 50% off general admission. Free for children 17 and under. Pass also allows you to use the Museum's Library free of charge. Please note that discounts cannot be applied to advanced ticket purchases. Please bring the pass the the front desk and purchase your tickets from the Guest Services Representative. If you would like to purchase your tickets in advance over the phone, please call 508-793-4362.
Passes cannot be used during special events including Flora in Winter.