To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
American Heritage Museum
568 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-9182 https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
- This pass offers half-price admission for up to six (6) visitors.
- Pass is good on General Admission only, and not valid for special event weekends or driving or ride experiences.
- The Museum is open year-round: Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM
- Children 2 and under are admitted for free.
- World War II and Korea Veterans are admitted for free.
- The Museum is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
In order to receive the discount, pass holders must purchase their Museum admission tickets in person, not online.
Animal Adventures
336 Sugar Road, Bolton, MA 01740
978-779-8988 http://www.animaladventures.net/
[Details/Reserve]
Begun in 1997, Animal Adventures is a an exotic animal rescue center located in Bolton, MA. These animals are the basis of educational programs and a family-run zoo. Live animal shows take place daily, and private tours of different types of animals may be booked. For more information, please visit the website.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
- Pass admits up to four (4) adults and/or children ages 4+ for $8 per person for General Admission during normal operating hours. Children under 2 are free.
- Open 7 days: 10 am - 5 pm (Hours may vary if private events are scheduled. Please check animaladventures.net for the latest information)
- Open year-round to the public, rain or shine.
- Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Regular admission prices as of April 2023:
Person ages 4+: $16
Toddler ages 2-3: $7
Infant under 2: FREE
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
This pass offers half-price admission for up to four (4) people.
- The Museum is typically open Wednesday through Sunday (open 7 days in July and August, MA school vacation weeks, and on most Monday holidays), with two separate admission timeslots, 9 am–12 pm and 1:30–4:30 pm. Online reservations are required.
- The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. Also, the Museum closes early on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve so there is only a morning timeslot, and they open late on New Year’s Day so there is only an afternoon timeslot.
- Special dates to be aware of:
The First Saturday of each month- The morning slot on the first Saturday of each month is from 10 am – 12 pm.
Sunday Afternoons: Library Coupons are not valid for Sunday afternoons (Admission is $1 per person on Sundays, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm).
- Please note: This is not your ticket! You MUST make a reservation on the Museum's website (instructions are on the pass, once reserved).
- Boston Children's Museum is open for two pre-registration time slots per day. Please choose only one time slot for your visit, either the morning (typically 9:00 am - 12:00 pm) or the afternoon (typically 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm) time slot. Space is limited! Operating hours are subject to change; please see the Museum's website for updates.
- The day of your visit, please bring both your coupon from the library AND your ticket from the Museum. Your coupon and ticket can be printed out or shown on a smartphone or other device.
Message from Boston Children's Museum:
Additionally, please keep in mind the following regarding visits: • Our regular operating hours are Wednesday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Library Coupons are not valid for Sunday afternoons (Admission is $1 per person on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). • The morning slot on the first Saturday of each month is from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. • Holidays - We typically close early on Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve so there is only a morning timeslot, and we open late on New Year’s Day so there is only an afternoon timeslot. • The Museum will be open some Mondays and Tuesdays in 2023 and 2024 • Please note that Museum open dates and times are subject to change — please check the website for all updates — www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
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
- Pass offers one free general admission ticket. Children 2 and under are free.
- Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Valentine's Day through Columbus Day). The Butterfly Place is closed on Easter Sunday and July 4th.
- Message from the Butterfly Place: You do not need to purchase tickets ahead of time or make a reservation unless you have 15 or more people. Ticket sales end at 3:30 PM, and no new customers will be admitted into the exhibits after 3:30 PM. We suggest you arrive no later than 3:00 PM. To really enjoy our butterflies, plan to spend at least an hour.
- Please note: You MUST bring the physical coupon to the Butterfly Place when you visit. The email reservation will NOT be accepted for free admission.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
[Details/Reserve]
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
* Library tickets are purchased at the gate.
* This pass admits up to four (4) guests to Davis Farmland or Davis Mega Maze with a savings of $10 OFF the at-the-gate admission rate.
* Library passes are not valid on holidays, with packages, for special events, or with other discounts.
* When visiting Davis Farmland, adults must be accompanied by a child 12 years or younger. The Mega Maze has no age restrictions.
* Davis Farmland and Davis Mega Maze are open weather and ground conditions permitting. Always call (978-422-6666) or check their website before heading out.
* Rates and days they're open change with the season. Visit DavisFarmland.com for the most up-to-date operating schedule.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200 http://www.discoveryacton.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
- Pass offers half-off general admission for up to three (3) visitors; children under 1 are free (additional people in your party pay regular admission prices).
- Admission is good for Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods.
- Valid only during Public Hours. Please visit their website to confirm their public hours.
- The Museum is CLOSED on most Mondays during the school year, except for school vacation weeks and some holidays.
- All visitors must reserve an entry ticket for a specific day and time prior to visiting the Museum campus; you must check into the Museum within one hour of your reservation time, and may stay as long as you like. Tickets are only valid for the date and time selected. Library patrons can reserve tickets on the Museum's website prior to your visit and pay upon arrival. On-site ticket purchases will only be available if the Museum is not at capacity. The Museum strongly advises visitors to confirm their public hours by visiting their website, www.discoveryacton.org, or by calling the Museum at (978) 264-4200.
- Please visit the Discovery Museum website before your visit.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700 http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
- Pass offers 50% reduced Museum admission for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children in one vehicle. Children under 2 are free.
- Library pass does NOT include admission or discounts to the Explorer Express Train, Planetarium, or the regular member discount in the Museum Store.
- Not to be combined with other offers, group rates, or special event prices. No pets please.
Please note:
- The Museum will be OPEN the following Monday holidays: Martin Luthor King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Patriots Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- The Museum is CLOSED on the following holidays only: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
- November through March, for your safety and due to the early sunset, the outside grounds close at 4:00 pm.
The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991 https://www.7gables.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The House of the Seven Gables, one of the oldest surviving timber-framed mansion houses in continental North America, was the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous 1851 novel of the same name. The historic site which includes the house (a National Historic Landmark District) includes a guided tour of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion (the House of the Seven Gables) and visits to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, the Colonial Revival seaside gardens, and the Counting House, with a maritime discovery zone called “Kids' Cove at The Gables.” (An audio tour of the gardens, grounds, and waterfront is available through the UniGuide App.) Lectures and seasonal living history labs are scheduled throughout the year, and a changing annual exhibition examines various aspects of the institution's 350 years of history. There is a gift shop on the premises. The website has virtual field trips and interactive exhibitions that can provide helpful background information before a visit.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
This one-use library pass gives patrons 50% off admission for up to four (4) people. Children under 5 are free.
Patrons are required to:
- Purchase tickets in advance. Instructions are on the back of pass. Tickets are required, regardless of age.
- Bring the pass on your visit for proof of discount; otherwise, you may be charged full price admission.
- Select your desired experience at 7gables.org/tickets and use the discount code LIBRARYPATRON. Advance purchase required.
Please note: All sales are final. Advance purchase is required. Read additional disclaimers and information when you purchase tickets.
When you visit The House of the Seven Gables, you agree to the Visitor Guidelines. Click here to review.
The Icon Museum & Study Center
203 Union Street, Clinton, MA 01510
978-598-5000 https://www.iconmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Housed in a 150-year-old former mill building in Clinton, MA, the Icon Museum and Study Center is the largest collection of icons outside of Russia, and the only one solely dedicated to them in the USA. Three floors of galleries display the permanent collection, with another gallery dedicated to special exhibitions, ranging from contemporary Russian art to icons from other Orthodox cultures. There is a museum shop and a tea room on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
- Pass offers free admission for up to six (6) adults and/or children, ages 13 to 17 (children age 12 and under are free).
- Currently open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- No reservations needed, but masks are mandatory regardless of vaccination status when visiting the Museum and attending programs.
- Closed on Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401 http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Bigelow Free Public Library
THIS PASS IS VALID ONCE BETWEEN 1/1/2024 AND 12/31/2024
The online promo code is MPP6814UL
When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to https:/tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
2. Submit the promo code in the box at the top of the screen.
3. Select the visit date and a time to enter.
4. Add desired number of tickets to the basket. The discount ($5 general admission per person, redeemable at the admission desk) only works for up to 4 Adult priced tickets and any additional ticket will be normally priced (Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets).
5. Login or create an account.
6. Finish checking out (discount is applied only at checkout).
This library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any issues reserving your tickets, you can call the Gardner Museum's Box Office at 617-278-5156.
PATRONS MUST PRESENT BOTH THIS LIBRARY PASS AND THEIR RESERVED TIMED MUSEUM ADMISSION TICKETS FOR ENTRY INTO THE MUSEUM.
For more information, including health and safety requirements, please visit isgm.org/welcome
MUSEUM HOURS:
WEEKDAYS 11 AM – 5 PM | WEEKENDS 10 AM – 5 PM | THURSDAYS 11 AM – 9 PM | CLOSED TUESDAYS
25 EVANS WAY, BOSTON, MA 02115
Mary Baker Eddy Library & Mapparium
210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7224 https://www.christianscience.com/howdoyouseetheworld
[Details/Reserve]
Located in the Mary Baker Eddy Library at the Christian Science Publishing Society building in Boston, the Mapparium is a three-story, stained-glass globe representing the world as configured in 1935. A bridge traverses the interior, allowing visitors to view the world from within. A presentation combines words, music, and LED lights to illustrate the transformation of the world over time and geography. The Library also features the exhibit “The Mapparium: An Inside View,” which provides some background on the construction and history of the globe.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
- This pass admits up to four (4) people for free general admission. Admission for children 17 years and younger is always free. Not valid for special events or for public programming.
- Discounts can only be applied when purchasing tickets to the Mapparium globe in person. All other exhibits in the How Do You See the World? experience are free.
- All discount tickets must be obtained in person at the Welcome Hall, at the Christian Science Plaza.
- Visitors under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
- This one-day Library Partner Admission Pass admits up to four (4) people to a Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. With this pass, admission is discounted to $2 per visitor over the age of 2.
- The Library Partners pass is valid during normal hours of operation at Mass Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries, with the exception of occasional fundraising days.
- Please visit https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/our-wildlife-sanctuaries/trails for the latest information, including safety guidelines. Please note that some nature center buildings (including bathrooms) remain closed at this time.
- Pass must be presented to Mass Audubon staff upon arrival for your wildlife sanctuary visit.
Bigelow Free Public Library
54 Walnut Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Membership ID: 624009
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024
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/
[Details/Reserve]
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
This pass welcomes members from our community to parks and forests throughout the state so they may enjoy some of Massachusetts’ special places, as well as the benefits of healthy outdoor recreation.
– Pass waives the parking fee requirement at most state parks and beaches. Pass is not valid for camping. A comprehensive list of participating Mass DCR facilities is available at https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks.
** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE THE PARKS PASS ON A SUNDAY OR MONDAY, PLEASE RESERVE IT FOR SATURDAY (pass can then be used on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday). IF THE PASS IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY, THEN IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE WEEKEND **
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300 http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 allows two (2) adults for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission) and up to four (4) children 7-17 for $10 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as it is already $10. Children 6 and under are free. May not be combined with any other offers.
– Please call the library for the promo code to use when booking your visit in order to receive the discount.
* The Museum is closed on Tuesdays and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Patriots' Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
* Admission to the Museum if FREE to all Massachusetts residents on the following days: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous Peoples' Day (On these days, advance tickets are not available. Visitors must supply a valid MA zip code to gain free admission. Free admission to timed, ticketed exhibitions available in person on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Message from the Museum of Fine Arts:
We are encouraging everyone to reserve their ticket in advance, if possible, as it will allow for easier admission into the Museum when they arrive.
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 but must have a timed ticket.
Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
YOU MUST ALSO CALL THE MUSEUM TO RESERVE A TIMED TICKET. Call 617-723-2500 (daily, 9am – 5pm). Please call at least 2-3 days ahead to reserve your time slot otherwise the Museum might be fully booked.
After you make your timed reservation with the Museum, they will send you an email confirmation with your reservation time.
Please bring both your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) and your email confirmation from the Museum when you visit. Show both confirmations at the gate to enter. You do not need to stop at the Box Office.
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.
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
- Library pass holders no longer need to make advance reservations. Tickets cannot be pre-purchased online or over the phone. The original, dated pass must be presented at the Aquarium Box Office ("General Admission" line) at the time of the visit. Visitors with library coupons are granted immediate entry after purchasing discounted tickets, even if the Aquarium is sold out to the general public at that time.
- This coupon offers 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium, for up to four (4) people. Reduced-rate admission payment must be paid at the Aquarium Box Office to gain entry. Children under the age of 3 are always admitted free.
- Coupon is valid for Aquarium admission ONLY on the date printed on the coupon, and may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets, or combination tickets.
- Please review the Aquarium's website at https://www.neaq.org/visit/reopen/ ahead of visiting to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
- Hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Before leaving home, we encourage you to visit their website, neaq.org, for details about hours, exhibits, schedules, prices, directions, parking, and safety guidelines.
This is not a ticket.
Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
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 up to two (2) guests at half price. Children 3 and under are free.
- Cannot be combined with other offers.
- Special events, including Night Lights, are not eligible.
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Message from NEBG at Tower Hill:
"Online pre-reservations are no longer required for general admission visits, but online pre-reservations are still available for those who would like to purchase tickets in advance of their visit."
Reserving Tickets from NEBG (optional)
After reserving your pass with us, to receive the discount, you may choose to book half-price admission tickets online at https://nebg.org/planyourvisit/ using access code LIBDI. Please remember, you must show the physical library pass AND the booked ticket confirmation when you arrive at the Garden.
To all patrons planning on using the discount pass at NEBG: Please remember, to receive the discount, you MUST have the physical library pass with you when you arrive at the Garden.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
800-733-1830 https://www.osv.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Situated on more than 200 scenic acres are more than 40 original buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, a district school, country store, bank, working farm, three water-powered mills, and trade shops. Visitors can see heritage breed farm animals and interact with authentically costumed staff. Special events take place through the year. A gift shop and bookstore are located on the premises.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Benefits
* Pass offers 50% off standard daytime admission for up to four (4) visitors. Children 3 and under are free.
* Pass is valid only for standard daytime admission. Special events (such as Christmas by Candlelight and Fairy Tale Farm) or performances are not eligible. This discount cannot be combined with other offers.
To receive the library pass discount:
1.) Reserve the discount pass with us for the date you'd like to visit Old Sturbridge Village.
2.) Print the pass (either at home or have us print it for you at the library).
3.) Remember to bring the printed pass with you when you visit OSV. Show your pass at the Visitor Center to receive the discount.
* Hours are subject to change; always check osv.org to confirm before visiting!
Upcoming promotion:
During the months of March and April 2024, OSV will be offering free admission for kids accompanied by an adult paying full price (up to 2 kids per full-priced adult.)
Library Passes offer half-priced admission for one party of four individuals. Library Passes and Kids Free may NOT be combined in the same transaction; therefore, we encourage patrons to decide which promotion works best for them, depending on group dynamics. Some groups may also wish to split their group into two transactions.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622 http://www.plimoth.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Plimoth Patuxet Museums offers a living history that tells the story of the English colonists who became known as “Pilgrims” and the Native Americans with whom they interacted. A big draw is the re-creation of the original settlement, populated with interpreters in period dress with whom one may interact that are based on actual historical figures. Native People from various nations in historically accurate dress provide information about the Wampanoag—the first tribe the Pilgrims encountered—at a home site based on how the group would have lived in the 17th century. In addition to the two settlements, the museum includes a visitor center, the Craft Center, barns that contain rare and heritage animal breeds, and a grist mill that manufactures cornmeal. Plymouth Patuxet Museums is also responsible for the replica of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Benefits
- This Library Pass must be presented to Plimoth Patuxet Museums Guest Services staff upon arrival at the Museum for Bigelow Free Public Library patrons to purchase:
* A Heritage Pass (includes Plimoth Patuxet {Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, and Craft Center}, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill)
* A Combination Pass (includes Plimoth Patuxet {Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, and Craft Center} and Mayflower II) or
* A Plimoth Patuxet-Only Pass (includes Historic Patuxet Homesite, 17th-Century English Village, and Craft Center)
For up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $18 per adult; $12 per child, ages 5-17.
- This coupon is for one time use only by the patron.
- Visit http://plimoth.org/plan-your-visit for up to date visitor information, or call Plimoth Patuxet Museums at 508-746-1622 to speak with a member of our Guest Services staff.
Bigelow Free Public Library
54 Walnut Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Library ID: 98390
Expiration Date: April 30, 2025
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
- Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
- Pass allows the bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six (6) visitors.
- Children 2 and under are free.
- NOT VALID IN OCTOBER
- During the winter months, the Museum may close due to inclement weather. Please call for hours of operation before your visit.
- The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The Museum will close for two weeks in January to maintain the Museum. Please call before visiting, should maintenance take longer than anticipated.
Message from the Salem Witch Museum: Tickets for the Museum are available online and are sold for same-day. Read the “Terms and Conditions” carefully before you select you ticket time as we cannot switch your time or refund your admission once you have made your selection as we sell out at peak times. We look forward to welcoming you to the Salem Witch Museum!
Please visit www.salemwitchmuseum.com to purchase your tickets and enter the code found our your library pass to receive the discount. Discount cannot be applied after, nor can a refund be administered upon visiting the museum for tickets purchased without the discount. Pass must be presented to receive tickets. If you cannot provide the library pass, you will be charged full admission fee.
Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)
The Trustees of 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.
In the summer of 2019, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the largest park of its kind in New England, became part of the Trustees. The museum, located in Lincoln, MA, encompasses nearly 30 conserved acres and presents contemporary art from New England—and beyond—with sculptures in the landscape and museum exhibitions. For a full list of locations, please visit their web site.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
- Pass offers free or reduced admission at numerous Trustees properties for two (2) adults and children under 18.
- GO Passes are valid for admission only; not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, Campgrounds, camping, at special events or programs, on equipment rentals, or in place of any permits or passes. GO Pass admission is equivalent to a Trustees Family Membership admission price at Trustees properties that charge an admission fee.
- This pass also includes: Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA; the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA; and Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (grounds only) in Ipswich, MA . To use GO Passes at Fruitlands, deCordova, or Castle Hill, please enter the promo code "GOPASS" when securing a timed ticket.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Pass offers free admission to the Museum for up to nine (9) people.
Please note: The Museum and the USS Constitution (ship) are not operated by the same organization.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-4406 http://www.worcesterart.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Worcester Art Museum is recognized for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media created over the last 5 millennia. Works include those by El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Paul Revere, and Nam June Paik. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan—including some contemporary art. Of note are the floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch (Syria) in the entrance, the Japanese print collection, and the “Arms and Armor” collection. There is a café, museum shop, and library on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Military
Pass Benefits
- Pass provides 50% off the admission fee for up to 2 adults and/or children. Children 17 and under are free!
- Pass also offers use of the Museum's Library as a resource free of charge.
- Pass is not valid for any other applicable discounts on special programming or lectures.
- Pass is NOT accepted during Flora in Winter or other special events.
- The first Sunday of every month is Free Admission.
- Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM
- Galleries CLOSED: Mondays*, Tuesdays, and the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
* The Worcester Art Museum is open with FREE admission on the following days in 2024:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/15), Presidents Day (2/19), Patriots Day (4/15), Springtime Celebration (5/5), Juneteenth (6/19), Indigenous Peoples' Day (10/14), Diwali Celebration (11/3), and Hanukkah Celebration (12/1).