To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-9182
https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The American Heritage Museum, located in Hudson, MA, is dedicated to military history. Exhibits examine conflicts from the Revolutionary War through 9/11 and the “War on Terror.” A good portion of the museum is focused on the sizable Littlefield collection, which includes many rare items from the U.S. and other countries. Among other artifacts, visitors to the museum will encounter aircraft, tanks, guns, and automobiles, some dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Categories: Family, History, Military
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 6 people at 50% off per person (children under 3 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
-Pass is valid for $20 off a Family Membership or $10 off an Individual or Participating Membership purchase by the user.
THIS PASS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY BY 9:30AM THE DAY AFTER YOUR RESERVATION. OVERDUE FINES ARE $3/DAY. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Type of pass: E-coupon, emailed upon reservation.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people (adults or children) at 50% off per person.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is required. Visit the Boston Children’s Museum website to reserve.
-When purchasing your timed ticket, expand the “Discount Programs” option and select “Half Price Library Timed Ticket.” The date of your library e-coupon must match the date of your visit.
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This coupon is not your ticket.
You MUST make a reservation on the Museum's website.
Instructions:
1. Visit the Boston Children's Museum website
2. Select "Discount Programs"
3. Select "Purchase Discount Program Tickets"
4. Select "Half Price Library Timed Tickets"
5. Select the correct date (much match coupon)
6. Select the time slot
7. Select the number of tickets (maximum of 4)
8. Select "Add to Card"
9. Select "Check Out" and complete your payment
10. You will be sent tickets via email
The day of your visit, please bring both your coupon from the library and your tickets from the Museum.
Your coupon and tickets can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
Problems? Email: Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
Christian Science Plaza
210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7224
https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza
[Details/Reserve]
The Christian Science Plaza is home to The Mother Church, The Christian Science Publishing Society, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, and the interactive How Do You See the World?™ experience with the Mapparium® globe. The How Do You See the World?™ experience explores stories about global progress—how individuals worldwide have overcome challenges and found hope. Walk through the iconic Mapparium® globe, and explore surrounding exhibits that feature stories from The Christian Science Monitor and the history of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, who also discovered Christian Science.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free admission to the Mapparium globe for up to 4 people (children under 5 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-8355
http://www.decordova.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Established in 1950, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the largest park of its kind in New England, encompassing 30 acres in Lincoln, MA, 20 miles west of Boston. Providing a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, the Sculpture Park hosts more than 60 works, the majority of which are on loan to the Museum. Inside, the Museum features a robust slate of rotating exhibitions and innovative interpretive programming.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is recommended. Visit the Trustees of Reservations website to reserve.
-Select the GO Pass ticket option when purchasing your tickets. You must still bring your paper pass.
Please note: deCordova has temporarily suspended indoor art exhibitions starting March 13, 2023, for upgrades expected to take two to three years. All other events, programs, and activities will continue as planned. For more information, click here.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200
http://www.discoveryacton.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Types Available: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email), Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass:
At the Bacon Free Library, this pass is a returnable pass.
At the Morse Institute Library, this pass is an e-coupon.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 3 people at 50% off per person.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is required, but no payment is collected online. Visit the Discovery Museum website to reserve.
-Present pass or e-coupon at Admissions to receive discount.
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This pass is NOT a reservation; you must reserve a ticket for a specific day (matching your pass reservation date) and time prior to coming to the Museum campus; you must check into the Museum within one hour of your reservation time, and may stay as long as you like.
Tickets are only valid for the date and time selected. Library patrons can reserve tickets on our website prior to their visit and pay upon arrival. On-site ticket purchases will only be available if the Museum is not at capacity. Present this pass to Admissions staff when checking in and the discount will be applied to the cost of your visit.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children at 50% off per person (children under 2 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount. All members of your party must be in one vehicle.
-The Alden Digital Planetarium, Explorer Express Train, or any special events are not eligible for this discount.
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638
https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people at 50% off per person. One person must show proof of MA residency.
Additional instructions:
-Each museum has its own hours and admission charges. Please visit each museum’s website for further information and holiday closings.
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991
https://www.7gables.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date. Discount code will be emailed with reservation confirmation.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people at 50% off per person.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is required. After reserving the pass, visit the House of the Seven Gables website to select your experience and purchase your tickets. Enter the discount code into the “Discount Code” field.
-You MUST must still come to the library to pick up your physical pass. The paper library pass must be presented at entrance for a valid discount.
The Icon Museum & Study Center
203 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510
978-598-5000
https://www.iconmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Housed in a 150-year-old former mill building in Clinton, MA, the Icon Museum and Study Center is the largest collection of icons outside of Russia, and the only one solely dedicated to them in the USA. Three floors of galleries display the permanent collection, with another gallery dedicated to special exhibitions, ranging from contemporary Russian art to icons from other Orthodox cultures. There is a museum shop and a tea room on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Please Note: The Museum of Russian Icons is now the Icon Museum and Study Center.
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free general admission for up to 6 people.
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
THIS PASS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY BY 9:30AM THE DAY AFTER YOUR RESERVATION. OVERDUE FINES ARE $3/DAY. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100
https://www.icaboston.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The building that houses the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston on Fan Pier is the first in the US designed by the architectural firm of Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum was founded in 1936 as a sister institution to New York’s MoMA, though it had no permanent collection until starting one after moving into the new building on the waterfront in 2006. In addition to the collection, changing exhibitions, music, dance, film, talks, tours, family activities, and teen programming are offered throughout the year.
Categories: Art, Family, Music, Dance
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This library pass is valid for up to 2 admission tickets at the discounted price of $10 per ticket (discounted from the regular fee of $20 per ticket). Admission is free for anyone age 18 and younger.
How to redeem this pass:
ONLINE
• Advance tickets are recommended and can be purchased online: https://www.icaboston.org/
• Click on “Buy Tickets” and select your chosen date for ICA General Museum Admission
• Click on “Library Pass Coupon” ticket price. Anyone 18 and under receive complimentary admission and should use the ticket price “Youth (0-12)” or “Youth (13-18)”
• Follow steps to complete order. Your ICA tickets will be emailed to you.
• When you arrive at the ICA, proceed to the visitor services desk with your tickets and this library pass. Please show this pass to the staff member at the Visitor Services desk. If you have questions about the online ordering system, contact visitorservices@icaboston.org.
IN PERSON
• We recommend purchasing advance tickets online, however tickets can be arranged in person at the Visitor Services desk by showing this pass to the staff member.
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Your ticket is valid for entry any time during the date selected. Last entry to the museum is 20 minutes prior to closing time. Tickets are final sale.
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600
https://www.jfklibrary.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the nation’s thirty-fifth president, is located on a ten-acre park which overlooks the sea in an building designed by I.M. Pei. The Museum portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President, all through permanent and changing exhibits. The Library is available to students and scholars to conduct research using its collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of the institution’s namesake.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
THIS PASS DOES NOT NEED TO BE RESERVED!
Beginning July 10, 2024, present your physical or digital Massachusetts library card at the Admissions Desk to receive a 50% discount on the cardholder's admission ticket. No pass is needed. This offer is valid for visitors aged 13 and over and the visitor must present a Massachusetts library card to receive the discount. Visitors aged 12 and under receive free admission.
Please reach out to the JFK Library Visitor Services Department with questions at kennedy.groupvisits@nara.gov or 617-514-1600.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the Bacon Free Library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people at $2 per person. Children under age 2 are always free.
Additional instructions:
-Valid during normal hours of operation at any Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary.
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
-This is a single-use pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
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/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free parking for 1 car at a Massachusetts State Park.
Additional instructions:
-Pass is not eligible for use at the Gardens at Elm Bank; the Quabbin Reservoir; the Squantum Point, NorthPoint, or Draw Seven Commuter Lots; camping; or any on-street DCR location that charges an hourly rate.
Please note that the Morse Institute Library pass must be returned to the Morse Institute Library by 9:30am the day after your reservation. Overdue fines are $3/day. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Type of pass: E-code, emailed upon reservation (see additional instructions below).
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 2 adults at $10 per person (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 per child (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7–17 for general admission, which is currently $10. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is recommended. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts website and use the e-code discount to reserve.
-To access your e-code, click "View Pass" in your confirmation email. The e-code is found under the barcode.
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
Type of pass: E-coupon, emailed upon reservation.
Pricing: Reduced general admission for up to 4 people at 50% off per person (children under 3 always free).
Additional instructions:
-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 or request a paper copy from the library.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Type of pass: E-coupon, emailed upon reservation.
Pricing: Reduced general admission for up to 4 people at 50% off per person.
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
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-ID: 71544
-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 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 Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-4207
http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Quilt Museum, part of the Lowell National Historic Park, is fittingly located not far from the old textile manufacturing plants that made the city famous during the industrial revolution. Since its opening in 1987, it has been committed to both craft and fine arts quilts, with a permanent collection, special exhibitions, a library and resource center, classrooms, and a gift shop.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free admission for up to 2 people.
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
THIS PASS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY BY 9:30AM THE DAY AFTER YOUR RESERVATION. OVERDUE FINES ARE $3/DAY. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500
http://www.pem.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: E-code, emailed upon reservation (see additional instructions below).
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 2 people at $12 per person (children under 16 free).
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is recommended. Visit the Peabody Essex Museum website and enter the e-code into the “Promo Code” field to reserve.
-To access your e-code, click "View Pass" in your confirmation email. The e-code is found under the barcode.
-If purchasing upon arrival, present pass reservation confirmation email to receive discount.
The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History
241 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA 02493
781-768-8367
https://www.spellmanmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1960, the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History in Weston, MA celebrates the history of stamps, the U.S. Postal Service, and stamp collecting through various permanent and changing exhibits. Their holdings include stamps and artifacts donated or loaned by Cardinal Francis Spellman, the Philadelphia National Philatelic Museum, President Dwight Eisenhower, musician Jascha Heifetz, and General Matthew Ridgway. There is a functioning post office and a store offering philatelic supplies, stamps, first day covers, books, and collectors’ items on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Free admission for up to 2 people (children under 5 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
THIS PASS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY BY 9:30AM THE DAY AFTER YOUR RESERVATION. OVERDUE FINES ARE $3/DAY. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
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
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 2 adults and children at family membership admission pricing.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is recommended for some sites. Each site has its own admissions policy and pricing. Visit the Trustees of Reservations website to verify your destination’s policy and pricing.
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount. If pre-registering, select the GO Pass ticket option or enter the discount code from your email reservation.
-Pass is valid for admission only; other discounts are not eligible.
-Popular Trustees destinations with admission fees include Bartholomew’s Cobble, Castle Hill, Crane Beach, deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, Fruitlands Museum, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, and World’s End.
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: E-coupon, emailed upon reservation.
Pricing: Free admission for up to 9 people.
Additional instructions:
-Present pass reservation confirmation email upon arrival to receive discount.
-The USS Constitution Ship operates separately and has different hours from the Museum. Visit their website for complete visitor information.
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
Type of pass: Returnable, must be picked up from the library the day before or the day of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced general admission for up to 2 people at 50% off per person (children under 17 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
-Special events, including Flora in Winter, are not eligible for this discount.
THIS PASS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY BY 9:30AM THE DAY AFTER YOUR RESERVATION. OVERDUE FINES ARE $3/DAY. Passes can be returned at the circulation desk or the outside book drops.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Type of pass: Paper, must be picked up from the library the week of your reservation date.
Pricing: Reduced general daytime admission for up to 6 people at $9 per adult and $6 per child (children under 2 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Pass may be used at either zoo. Present pass upon arrival to receive discount.
-Special and evening events are not eligible for this discount.