To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955 https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/
[Details/Reserve]
A winding pathway through an atrium filled with flowers, koi fish, and quail allows visitors to walk among butterflies from all over the world. Staff members are available for questions and “show and tell” demonstrations. A continuously running video explains the butterfly life cycle, and exhibits enable visitors to observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides with information about each species. A gift shop is on the premises. There is a public picnic area and free parking is available.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
This pass admits one person free of charge.
This is a physical pass.
Regular admission rates for The Butterfly Place are $14.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors, and $10.00 for children. Children under the age of 2 are free.
This pass is donated to the Billerica Public Library in memory of Marsha Agostino.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
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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
The discount pass admits up to 4 visitors to either Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze with a savings of $10.00 off the general admission rate. General Admission prices vary by date. Visit davisfarmland.com for current prices, notices and other relevant information.
To receive the discount on the day of your reservation, show the library's pass to the admissions booth staff when purchasing tickets at Davis Farmland. The library pass guarantees admittance.
Important: Library patrons should not purchase online tickets. Tickets purchased online are not eligible for the discount.
Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 or younger when visiting Davis Farmland.
Pass is not valid on Monday holidays, with packages, special events, night events, or other discounts.
Both Davis Farmland & Mega Maze are open weather permitting. Weather decisions are made daily by 8 a.m. and posted on the Davis Farmland website and the phone message system (978-422-6666).
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.
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+).
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 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
• This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.
• Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
• Only applies to adult and child pricing.
• This is not a ticket.
• Library pass holders no longer need to make advance reservations. Tickets cannot be pre-purchased online nor over the phone. The original, dated pass must be presented at the Aquarium Box Office (“General Admission” line) at the time of the visit.
• Library pass holders will be granted immediate entry after purchasing discounted tickets, even if the Aquarium is sold out to the general public at that time.
• 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.
• 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
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.
Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043 http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
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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.