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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.
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.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300 http://www.mfa.org/
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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 Benefits
Pass entitles each visitor (up to 2) to $10 MFA general admission. Tickets must be reserved online in advance at mfa.org/tickets.
Regular admission for Adults is $27, Youths 7-17 is $10. *Children aged 6 and under are admitted free at all times.
Pass does not allow for discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures/seminars, courses, or special events such as MFA First Fridays.
This is not a physical pass. Reserve the pass, and you will receive an email with a unique promo code within 48 hours. Enter the code while purchasing tickets on the MFA website. You will need to create a free user account at mfa.org if you do not already have one.
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 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.
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.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692 http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
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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.