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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
Library coupons are available on Wednesday-Monday. Tickets can be purchased for either of 2 sessions: 9am-12pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm. Your tickets will be valid all day; the time blocks are just for museum planning purposes. While not required, the museum highly recommends purchasing your tickets in advance, especially on weekends, holidays and school vacations.
This e-ticket is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device. Either way, please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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This pass admits 3 visitors at 1/2 price admission per person; any additional visitors must pay the regular admission price.
From January 7, 2025 forward, advanced reservations will no longer be needed or accepted, and you may simply visit whenever you wish and pay at the door. Present this pass to Admissions staff when checking in and the discount will be applied to the cost of your visit. Your tickets are only valid for the date you reserve.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
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The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
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Each coupon admits up to 2 adults and 2 children in one vehicle at half price admission. Children under 2 are Free. To get the libary pass discount, you will need to bring the pass to the musuem's gate and pay the admission there as there is no option to buy a ticket online in advance with the libary discount. For questions about reserving/purchasing tickets with the library pass, please contact the museum directly (info@ecotarium.org or 508-929-2700). Coupons do not cover the cost for tickets to the Alden Digital Planetarium, the Explorer Express Train, or special ticketed events.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
413-559-6300
https://www.carlemuseum.org/
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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
Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center
1 Memorial Square, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-839-0001
https://www.mspmlc.org/
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The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center is located on the site of an old state police barracks built in 1931 in in Grafton, MA. Visitors may explore the agency's past, as well as learn about current law enforcement methods and public safety efforts. Exhibits include a range of State Police-related items and historic memorabilia.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass admits 2 adults for free. Children 16 and under always admitted free.
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
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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.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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1. 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. 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).
2. Your library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
3. Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
4. 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).
5. 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 or request a paper copy from the library.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people.
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. 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
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
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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.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830
https://www.osv.org/
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Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Situated on more than 200 scenic acres are more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops. Visitors can see heritage breed farm animals and interact with authentically costumed staff. Special events take place through the year. A gift shop and bookstore are located on the premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass is valid for half price, standard, daytime admission for up to 4 people. Cannot be combined with other offers, and special events/performances may not be eligible.
Pass is NOT valid during special programs such as Christmas by Candlelight, Phantoms by Firelight, Fourth of July Celebration, or Redcoats & Rebels.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
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Founded in 1872, the 40-acre zoo is one of the nation's oldest. It's home to over 100 species of rare and interesting animals from all over the world presented in naturalistic settings, including many endangered species. Themed programs and events are offered throughout the year, some of them focused on hands-on conservation. Nearby, within the park, is an operational Victorian-style carousel.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
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Each coupon code admits up to 4 people at $4 off general admission rates. Children 1 and under are free.
Timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. Tickets cannot be purchased in person with this pass.
Pass is not valid during Winter Wonder Days (January and February).
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.
Symphony Pro Musica
P.O. Box 332, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-0939
https://www.symphonypromusica.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1983, Symphony Pro Musica presents live performances of pieces taken from classic symphonic repertoire. Over its history, the orchestra has showcased local instrumentalists and gifted young soloists. Based in Hudson, MA, concerts take place in various locations in the Metrowest/east-central area of the state—check website for details.
Categories: Children, Family, Music
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass allows 1 person admission at a rate of $15 for adults and seniors and free admission for students. Children are always admitted free. There are 2 tickets available for each concert performance. Performance dates are as follows:
Saturday, December 6, 2025 (Hudson High School)
Sunday, December 7, 2025 (Mill Pond School, Westborough)
Saturday, January 24, 2026 (Hudson High School)
Sunday, January 25, 2026 (St. John's High School, Shrewsbury)
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Hudson High School)
Sunday, March 22, 2026 (St. John's High School, Shrewsbury)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (1st Lt. Whitcomb Jr. High, Marlborough - call 978-562-0939)
Sunday, May 17, 2026 (St. John's High School, Shrewsbury)
Please note that Saturday concerts take place at Hudson High School at 7:30pm (with the exception of the May 16th concert, which is at 1st Lt. Whitcomb Jr. High in Marlborough) , and Sunday performances take place at either Mill Pond School or St. John's High School (see above for specifics) at 3pm.
Trombetta's Farm Indoor Mini Golf
655 Farm Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
508-485-6429
https://www.trombettasfarm.com/indoor-minigolf
[Details/Reserve]
Trombetta's Farm opened their indoor 18-hole miniature golf course in 1985 inside a greenhouse. Spacious and heated in the winter, the 450-Foot-long course is open year-round. The course includes a windmill, a gristmill, and the challenging “volcano.”
Categories: Children, Family, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass is for good for 1 free game of indoor mini-golf for one person. One pass available per day.
Please note, however, that passes CANNOT be used on holidays, school vacations, or for parties.
Hours change seasonally; call ahead to be sure - 508-485-6429.
Children must be supervised at all times.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
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Each pass admits two adults and children under 18 at the family membership benefit level. Pass is valid for one-time use at any of the Trustees 100+ properties across the state that charge an admission fee, such as the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Fruitlands Museum, and The Old Manse. Pass is not valid for use at Trustees parking kiosks, stores, cafes, inns, campgrounds, at special events and programs, on equipment rentals, or in place of any permits or other passes. Please visit the Trustees website here to see a list of all of the Trustees properties that you can visit with this pass. Clicking on the name of a specific property will give you more info, including the property's hours, address, and any admission fees. Many properties require advanced purchase of tickets online. Please check the website of the property you are planning to visit to see if this is the case.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
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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/
[Details/Reserve]
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
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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.