To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
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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.
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
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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.