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/
[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
Pass admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
The Children's Museum In Easton
9 Sullivan Avenue, The Old Fire Station, North Easton, MA 02356
508-230-3789
http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in an historic old fire station in North Easton, MA, the Children's Museum in Easton is an educational, cultural, and social learning center for children and families—with a primary focus on children ages 1-8. There are 3 floors of themed interactive exhibits (both indoor and outdoor), a MakerSpace, and more than 100 programs, classes, and special events, focusing on the topics of science, movement and music, healthy living/wellness and creative arts. Check their website for a list of all current activities.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 2 people for 50% off regular admission. Passes are not valid during special events.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Heritage Museums & Gardens is located on 100 acres on the banks of Shawme Pond in Sandwich, MA. The gardens feature internationally important collections of rhododendrons, a comprehensive collection of hydrangeas, a collection of over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, hostas, herb, heather gardens, and more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers along paths. An outdoor “Nature Explore Classroom” facilitates encounters with nature and STEM concepts for children ages 2 through 10. In addition, three gallery buildings house permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working vintage carousel, American folk art, and special exhibitions. There is a café and gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits up to 6 individuals, adults or youths, at 50% off the admission fee. Children 2 and under are free.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
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
Pass provides up to 4 people with $5 admission per person - children under the age of 18 are always admitted free.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Maplewood Country Day Camp (Indoor/Outdoor playground)
150 Foundry Street, South Easton, MA 02375
508-238-2387
https://www.maplewoodyearround.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Maplewood Country Day Camp is open year-round with its indoor/outdoor playground for children 6 years old and younger. Activities include indoor and outdoor play homes, a silica-free sandbox, pedal karts, the Castle Moonwalk, Superspace, Big Piano, LiteZilla, imagination blocks, gymnastics, rock climbing (adults and children 4 yrs. and up), dolls and dollhouses, trains and tracks, manipulatives, and sensory play. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Wearing grip socks are required to enter the indoor playground.
Categories: Children, Science, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 2 children at $12 per child. The regular admission fee is $20. No charge for adults or infants (under 1 year of age).
Please choose between 2 sessions: Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m .- 5:00 p.m.
An online waiver must be completed prior to your visit.
All children and adults are required to wear grip socks to enter the playground space. Attendees are welcome to bring their own or purchase them at Maplewood.
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
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
This pass provides visitors unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities within the DCR that charge a parking fee, with the exception of Quabbin Reservoir; the Squantum Point, NorthPoint, Draw Seven Commuter lots, or for camping.
This pass may only be used by patrons residing in Massachusetts.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
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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
Each pass admits 2 adults at $10 per person (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each for special exhibition only; there is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
The Museum is open Wednesday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm, with evening hours Thu & Fri until 10pm. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
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
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.
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.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-0711
https://www.mysticseaport.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1929, this maritime museum—“The Museum of America and the Sea”—occupies 9 acres on the Mystic River in Mystic, CT and includes a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. The Museum is home to more than 500 historic watercraft, including four National Historic Landmark vessels, most notably the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, America's oldest commercial ship still in existence. Occasional demonstrations and performances—including costumed role payers strolling the grounds—bring to life different aspects of maritime life. A gallery and series of shops are on the premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 2 adults and 3 youth/children (ages 4-17, under 4 are free) at 50% off full price admission.
This is a plastic pass that needs to be picked up and returned to the library.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
508-997-0046
https://www.whalingmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Opened in 1907, the New Bedford Whaling Museum is focused on the history and culture of the whaling industry as practiced internationally and in the “Old Dartmouth” region of Massachusetts. Over the years, the museum has grown as it absorbed other institutions with similar mandates. The collections boast over 750,000 items which fall into a broad range of categories—fine and decorative art, folk art, photography, domestic artifacts, artifacts that represent the history of technology and industry, books, manuscripts, maps and charts, ethnographic materials, clothing and textiles, and extensive personal, business, and financial records. Highlights include half-scale models of the whaling ship Lagoda and an Azorean whaleboat; five skeletons of various types of whales, including that of a pregnant mother; and art by major American artists such as Albert Bierstadt and Albert Pinkham Ryder. The museum's holdings also include the world's largest collections of scrimshaw and whaling ship logbooks. The Whaling Museum entrance and galleries are accessible to people using wheelchairs and walking aids. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the first floor.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Nature, Ocean
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
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
ID: 24800
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium (adult or child ticket only) for up to 4 people. 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. Advanced reservations are not required for library patrons with coupons. 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. This coupon 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 barcode is visible.
This pass is not available on Saturdays and Sundays from June 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025.
Hours of operation are subject to change.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Old Colony History Museum
66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780
508-822-1622
https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in the former Bristol Academy school building in Taunton, Massachusetts, the Old Colony History Museum is home to an extensive collection of more than 13,000 unique regional objects and a research library specializing in local history and genealogy, the latter with a focus on Southeastern Massachusetts prior to 1850. The permanent exhibits fall into the following themes: portraits, settlement, immigration, industry, transportation, fashion, military, and society. There is also a space on the first floor dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits up to 10 people free of charge. The museum is closed Sundays and Mondays. The pass is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Check the museum's schedule before booking the library pass at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830
https://www.osv.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Pass admits 4 people at 1/2 price.
Visitors are encouraged to purchase or reserve tickets online.
Please visit www.osv.org before visiting for the most up-to-date rates, policies, and hours of operation.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This Library Pass must be presented to Plimoth Patuxet Museums guest services staff upon arrival at the Museum for Mansfield Public Library patrons to purchase a Heritage Pass, Combination Pass, or Plimoth Patuxet Only pass for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $18 per adult; $12 per child ages 5-17. This coupon is for one time use only by the patron. Visit plimoth.org/plan-your-visit for up to date visitor information, or call Plimoth Patuxet Museums at 508-746-1622 to speak with a member of our Guest Services staff. Thank you, and enjoy your visit!
You must present this printed pass when you arrive at the museum. Valid only for the reserved date of visit.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Providence Children's Museum
100 South Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-273-5437
http://www.childrenmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Dedicated to children aged 1 to 11, the Providence Children's Museum is an environment that celebrates learning through active play and hands-on exploration. Exhibits focus on a range of topics, including water (in its many forms); native plants; puzzles; marionettes; and “underland,” among others. In addition to activities, which change depending on the day, the museum has a climbing maze and an interactive, Rhode Island-themed adventure that mixes time travel and immigration.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits 4 people at half price. Children under 12 months are free.
The pass for this museum is a plastic pass that must be picked up at the Mansfield Public Library and then returned.
The museum has walk up tickets put aside for library pass holders. Bring this pass with you and purchase tickets at the museum.
You must present the plastic pass at the museum when you purchase your tickets in order to receive the discounted price. This confirmation email is not your pass.
Donated by The Friends of the Library
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Based on actual trial documents and using life-size stage sets with figures, lighting, and narration, the museum's principle exhibit examines the 1692 Salem witch trials. In a second exhibit, “Witches: Evolving Perceptions,” guides take you through changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind the stereotypes, witchcraft practice today, and witch hunting. A gift shop is on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows a discounted admission rate for up to 6 visitors. Tickets must be purchased online at www.salemwitchmuseum.com.
After booking your library pass you will be sent an email containing your discount code to use online. You must also come in and pick up the pass.
PASS IS NOT VALID IN OCTOBER.
Please review our Museum Pass Rules
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)
Winter Skate at Patriot Place
Two Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
508-203-2100
http://www.patriot-place.com/winterskate/
[Details/Reserve]
Winter Skate at Patriot Place is a seasonal, outdoor ice skating surface located at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA. The 60-by-140-foot, refrigerated ice surface is designed specifically for recreational skating, and features an observation deck for non-skaters. Large enough to accommodate beginners and experts alike, Winter Skating at Patriot Place has on-site skate rentals, concessions and bathrooms. Parking is free.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows free admission for up to 6 people.
A participant waiver must be completed for each adult and minor participant prior to each visit.
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
Pass admits up to 6 people at $9 per adult and $6 per child (ages 2-12). Under 2 is free.
Donated by the Friends of the Library.
Please review our Museum Pass Rules