To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Monday, September 23, 2024
Battleship Cove
5 Water Street, Fall River, MA 02721
508-678-1100 https://www.battleshipcove.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Battleship Cove is a war memorial and historic military museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is home to five National Historic Landmark ships, and other craft, including the USS Massachusetts, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., USS Lionfish, Hiddensee, and two PT boats. Their collection of aircraft includes two Bell helicopters that saw combat in the Vietnam War—the Bell UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois and the Bell AH-1 Cobra—as well as two of the first drone unmanned aerial vehicles used by the military. In addition to exhibits focused on military history, the Maritime Museum presents the history of the RMS Titanic and the famous Fall River Line.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military, Technology
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 adults and 3 children at $3 per person.
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.
Boston by Foot
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-367-2345 http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Boston By Foot has presented walking tours of Boston since 1976. Dedicated to promoting public awareness and appreciation of Boston's rich history and architectural heritage, their guided tours and programs are conducted by a dedicated corps of over 200 volunteer tour guides. Check their website for a list of available tours, most of which take 90 minutes.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Tours
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: Free general admission for up to 4 people.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is required for all walking tours. Visit the Boston by Foot website, select your desired tour, and enter the e-code discount for each person when prompted.
-To access your e-code, click "View Pass" in your confirmation email. The e-code is found under the barcode.
-Water-based tours and annual celebration tours, including Footloose on the Freedom Trail and Beacon Hill with a BOO!, are not eligible for this discount
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.
Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust)
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-7630 http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust) displays rare and common native New England plants in a naturalistic setting at its location in Framingham, Massachusetts, attracting visitors from all over the world. Set on 45 acres, it includes two miles of paths that meander over glacier-sculpted ridges and through narrow valleys. A pond, a wooded bog, several springs, and a brook bring a diversity of wildlife into the garden. The garden is maintained by the Native Plant Trust, which works throughout New England to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and bank seeds for biological diversity, control invasive species, conduct research, and educate the public.
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 2 adults at 50% off per person, plus $1 each per child ages 6-17 (children under 5 always free).
Additional instructions:
-Special events, tours, and classes are not eligible for this discount.
-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 Gardens at Elm Bank
900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
617-933-4900 https://www.masshort.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Gardens at Elm Bank are located on the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's 36 acres on the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley, MA. The site includes open fields and meadows, streams and pools, wooded areas and formal gardens. Among these are the Bressingham Garden designed by Adrian Bloom; the historic Italianate Garden; the Garden to Table Chef's Garden; an educational New England Trial Garden; and Weezie's Garden for Children, each with its own unique theme. Regularly scheduled children's activities take place Tuesday through Sunday. Please check the website for a downloadable map of the grounds and a schedule of events, lectures, and classes. The grounds and gardens of Elm Bank are handicap-accessible.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, 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: Free admission for ONE person.
Additional instructions:
-This is a single-use pass and does not need to be returned to the library.
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.
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 Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 132-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
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 2 people at 50% off per person (children under 3 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.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622 http://www.plimoth.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Plimoth Patuxet Museums offers a living history that tells the story of the English colonists who became known as “Pilgrims” and the Native Americans with whom they interacted. A big draw is the re-creation of the original settlement, populated with interpreters in period dress with whom one may interact that are based on actual historical figures. Native People from various nations in historically accurate dress provide information about the Wampanoag—the first tribe the Pilgrims encountered—at a home site based on how the group would have lived in the 17th century. In addition to the two settlements, the museum includes a visitor center, the Craft Center, barns that contain rare and heritage animal breeds, and a grist mill that manufactures cornmeal. Plymouth Patuxet Museums is also responsible for the replica of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.
Categories: Children, Crafts, 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: Reduced admission for up to 6 people at $18 per adult and $12 per child (ages 5-17).
Additional instructions:
-Present pass upon arrival 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.
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.