To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200 http://www.discoveryacton.org/
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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 Benefits
This digital pass admits three (3) people at half price. Additional people in your party pay the regular admission price: Adult: $17.00 ; Senior (60+): $16.00 ; Child: $17.00 ; Under 1 year old: Free ; Teachers are always free!
Tickets must be reserved online in advance at www.discoveryacton.org. This is a reservation process only; you will be charged admission when you arrive at the Museum. All discounts (including the library pass) are applied on arrival. See Discovery Museum website for most up to date information.
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
Each pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off the regular admission. Regular admission for Adults is $15, Seniors (65+) is $13, and youths (3-18) is $10. Children under 3 are free
This is a physical pass that is picked up at the Billerica Public Library's Circulation Desk on the main floor. To receive the discount present the pass at the admissions booth when purchasing tickets in person at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture.
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600 https://www.jfklibrary.org/
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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 Benefits
This pass is valid for admission to the Museum for up to 2 adults, seniors, college students, or youths with a $3.00 copay per person. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission.
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/
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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
The MassParks Pass is your passport to adventure! Explore mountain tops, inland and coastal beaches, and scenic areas across the Commonwealth. The MassParks Pass will grant free parking to Massachusetts State Parks that charge a parking fee. Please note that the MassParks pass cannot be applied to campsites.
For a list of park locations go to www.mass.gov/dcr.
Please return this pass to the Billerica Public Library on the day of your visit. The pass may be returned to the outside drop box during off hours.
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
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 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.
This pass is donated to the Billerica Public Library in memory of Bob Burnham.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
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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
Pass admits 2 guests at half price. Regular admission rates are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $8 for children 6-18, free for members and children under 5.
Pass cannot be applied to to tickets for special events such as Night Lights.
Patrons will need to check out the museum pass from the library and bring it with them to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill to receive the discount.
Please return this pass on the day of use. The pass may be returned in the outside drop box during off hours.
Online pre-reservations are no longer required for general admission visit but are still available for those who would like to purchase tickets in advance of their visit. To reserve half-priced tickets online in advance of a visit please use discount code LIBDI at https://nebg.org/planyourvisit/. The physical museum pass will still need to be picked up from the Billerica Public Library and shown upon arrival at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill .
This pass was generously donated by the Billerica Garden Club.
New England Quilt Museum
18 Shattuck St., Lowell, MA 01852
978-452-4207 http://www.nequiltmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
This pass admits two (2) people into the New England Quilt Museum free of charge.
The regular cost of admission is $9.00 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free.
Please return this pass on the day of use. The pass may be returned in the outside drop box during off hours.
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 Benefits
The Salem Witch Museum pass is unavailable during the month of October.
Pass admits up to 6 visitors at a discounted rate, $13.50 for adults, $13.50 for seniors, and $11.25 for children (3-14). Regular admission prices are $17.50 for adults, $16.00 for senior citizens, and $14.50 for children (3-14).
Tickets must be booked online on the day of your visit at salemwitchmuseum.com, using the discount code, LIBRARY22.
In addition to booking the tickets online, a physical pass must be picked up at the Billerica Public Library and brought to the Salem Witch Museum. The pass can be picked up at the Circulation Desk on the main floor of the Billerica Public Library.
The physical pass must be shown at the ticket booth at the time of your visit in order to receive the discount. If the physical library pass is not brought to the Salem Witch Museum you will be charged full price.
This pass was generously donated by the Salem Witch Museum.
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
Pass is valid for one-time free use at any of the 116 Trustees properties that collect an admission fee. Pass holder will pay a fee equivalent to that of a Trustees Family level Membership. Admits two adults and children under 18 for free. Valid for admission only.
Please check here to make sure your desired destination is open on the day you wish to visit: http://www.thetrustees.org/. Advance timed tickets are recommended for the Fruitlands Museum and Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. When reserving tickets to these destinations, use the promo code GOPASS to access the discounted admission fee. You will still need to bring the physical pass to the location.
Please be aware that the indoor galleries at the deCordova Museum are closed for renovation. The deCordova Sculpture Park, deCordova Store, and Twisted Tree Cafe remain open. Visit the deCordova site for more details by clicking this link: deCordova Planning FAQs
The discount pass is not applicable to special events such as the Winterlights Seasonal Celebrations.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
This digital pass provides free admission to the museum for up to 9 people. While advance tickets are not required at this time, please be sure to check the museum website for up to date details that will help you plan your visit. The USS Constitution ship is separate from the museum.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466 http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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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 Benefits
Pass admits up to 6 people at $9 per adult and $6 per child. The discount pass covers general admission only and cannot be applied to special events such as Zoolights.
This is a physical pass that is picked up at the Circulation Desk on the main floor. The pass is accepted at both Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham.
To receive the discount present the pass to the admissions booth when purchasing general admission tickets at the zoo. The discount pass enables patrons to enter the zoo at any time on the day of their reservation.
Regular admission rates for Franklin Park Zoo: $27.95 for Adults,
$25.15 for Seniors (62+), $19.55 for Children (2-12); children under age
2 admitted free.
Regular admission rates for Stone Zoo: $25.95 for Adults, $23.35 for
Seniors (62+), $18.15 for Children (2-12); children under age 2 admitted
free.
Library patrons should not attempt to purchase timed-entry ticket reservations on the Zoo New England website. Tickets purchased online are not eligible for the discount.