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Sunday, May 19, 2024
American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-9182 https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
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The American Heritage Museum, located in Hudson, MA, is dedicated to military history. Exhibits examine conflicts from the Revolutionary War through 9/11 and the “War on Terror.” A good portion of the museum is focused on the sizable Littlefield collection, which includes many rare items from the U.S. and other countries. Among other artifacts, visitors to the museum will encounter aircraft, tanks, guns, and automobiles, some dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Categories: Family, History, Military
Pass Benefits
Physical pass admits up to six visitors at half price admission. Regular admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for children under 12. Passes are not valid for special events or the annual WWII re-enactment weekend in October.
Advance tickets are not required at this time, but please visit the museum website for the most up to date information before leaving for the museum.
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
603-669-4820 https://aviationmuseumofnh.org/
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The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is housed in an art deco terminal and control tower building in Londonderry. The historic building was constructed as a WPA project in 1937 and was moved in 2004 to its present location on the southeast side of the Manchester Airport before being renovated. Hands-on exhibits tell the story of New Hampshire aviation history and include a flight simulator, various historical artifacts, and planes and models.
Categories: Family, History, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
Pass admits four visitors to the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire free of charge.
Regular admission rates are $10 for people 13 and older, $5 for Seniors and children 6-12 years old, and $5 for Military Veterans and Active Military. Children 5 years old and younger are always free.
Pass is only valid on the day of the reservation.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
Digital pass admits up to 4 visitors at half-price admission. General admission rates are $20.00 per person. Infants under one year old are free.
Online timed-tickets must be purchased in advance at the Children’s Museum website. Be sure to reserve “Half Price Library Timed Tickets” under the “Discount Programs” section at www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing. Upon arrival at the museum, you will have to show your tickets and library pass for admission. The date on the pass must match the date of your visit.
You may print the attached pass at home, display it on your smartphone, or pick up a printed copy at the library.
*Please note that the Boston Children's Museum open dates and times are subject to change. Please check the official website for all updates: bostonchildrensmuseum.org.
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.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401 http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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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 Benefits
Pass provides $5.00 general admission for up to 4 visitors.
Regular admission prices are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $13 for college students with current ID; free for anyone under 18 or anyone named "Isabella".
This is not a physical pass. Reserve the pass, and you will receive an email containing an online promo code along with instructions on how to receive the discount and plan your visit.
Mass Audubon (Drumlin Farm)
208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2200 http://www.massaudubon.org/
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Mass Audubon maintains about 100 wildlife sanctuaries in Massachusetts, more than half of which may be visited for walks on trails and visits to nature centers and museums. Among these is Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, a working farm with animals and crops, plus exhibits that include native wildlife, such as owls, foxes and deer. A shop on the premises sells items related to nature, such as bird feeders and binoculars.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
This pass is valid for up to four people at one time (adults, seniors or children age two or older; children under two are admitted free) at any Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. Each person will be charged a $2.00 admission fee.
There are over sixty beautiful sanctuaries located across Massachusetts. Please see the full listing of wildlife sanctuaries at the official Mass Audubon website by clicking this link: massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/our-wildlife-sanctuaries.
Without the library pass discount the regular admission cost for the popular Drumlin Farm location is $9 for adults and $6 for children 2-12 and seniors (65+).
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
50 East Merrimack, Lowell, MA 01852
978-654-4678 http://www.mrt.org/
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The Merrimack Repertory Theatre is a non-profit, professional theatre company located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Begun in 1979, it has a seven-show season that runs from September through May, which is focused on contemporary plays. The theatre has 279 seats and free parking.
Pass Benefits
Use promo code LPMRT to reserve half priced tickets at mrt.org or by telephoning the Enterprise Bank Box Office at 978-654-4678. The Enterprise Box Office is open Tuesday-Saturday 11A.M.-5P.M.
The discount pass may be printed from home or shown on a smart phone. The library discount pass must be brought to the Merrimack Repertory Theatre ticket booth in order to receive the discount. The pass can also be picked up at the Circulation Desk on the Main Floor of the Billerica Public Library.
2024 Performances:
Spiritus/Virgil's Dance MAY 8-26
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.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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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 Benefits
Admits two (2) adults at $12.00 per person for general admission.
Regular admission rates are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (age 65+), and $12 for students; children under 16 and all residents of Salem, MA are admitted free. There is an additional $6.00 admission for the tour of the Yin Yu Tang Chinese House.
This pass is not a physical pass. Reserve the pass, and you will receive an email with a unique promo code within 24 hours. Enter the code while purchasing tickets on the PEM website.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043 http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
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Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
Library Member Pass Holders are eligible for half-price Seacoast Science Center admission. Library Pass Holders are required to pay the New Hampshire State Parks use fee. All online ticketing transactions include a small processing fee.
Pass holders should purchase tickets in advance to ensure entry due to limited capacity and scheduled visitation.
This library pass must be printed and brought to the Seacoast Science Center. You may print it out from home or at the Billerica Public Library. After you have reserved your library pass you must also purchase e-tickets from the Seacoast Science Center and make a timed-entry reservation at https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/. You will receive an email confirmation for the purchased tickets. The library pass must accompany your online ticket confirmation upon admission to the Seacoast Science Center in order to receive the discount.
Instructions for purchasing e-tickets:
- Go to: https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org. Click on the blue Admissions Tickets button.
-Click on the first box that says Admission Ticket. In the new window, choose the Pass Holder Admission option.
-In the new window, choose the Pass Holder Admission option. Click on the date of desired visit in booking calendar.
-Choose the desired entry time and number of tickets per age category. If a time slot is FULL please choose another time.
-For each ticket chosen please select:
Member or Pass Holder: Pass Holder
Type of Pass: Library
Name of Library: Billerica Public Library
Enter your Zip Code
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.