To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Type of pass: E-code, emailed upon reservation (see additional instructions below).
Pricing: Reduced admission for up to 4 people at $5 per person.
Additional instructions:
-Pre-registration is required. After reserving the pass, follow the instructions in your confirmation email to purchase your tickets.
-To access your e-code, click "View Pass" in your confirmation email. The e-code is found under the barcode.
-Present confirmation email and tickets upon arrival at the museum.
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When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to 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. Your date must match your reservation.
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)
Need more online help? Use our How to Book Using a Library Pass Online step-by-step guide.
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.
For more information, including health and safety requirements, please visit isgm.org/welcome
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/
[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.
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.
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.
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.