To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows. Hours change with the season. Shop with food and souvenirs on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Zoo
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 4 people at $10 off the at-the-gate admission rate for each guest. Rates change seasonally.
Additional instructions:
-Tickets must be bought at the ticket booth. Online purchase is not allowed with pass.
-Discount is not valid on holidays, for packages, or for use at evening events.
-The farm and maze are open weather permitting. Please call or visit the Davis Farmland website the day of your visit to check their status.
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.
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 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.
Garden in the Woods (Native Plant Trust)
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-7630 http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/
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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 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 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/
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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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-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 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.
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 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.