To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
- Requires a valid CW MARS library card.
- Pass admits up to four (4) adults and/or children ages 4+ for $8 per person for General Admission to Animal Adventures in Bolton, MA during normal operating hours. Toddlers ages 2 and 3 are admitted at $7 per person. Children under 2 are free. Pass cannot be redeemed for cash. Pass cannot be combined with any other offers including itself. Pass cannot exceed its $32 value per visit.
- No reservations are required. Discounts can only be applied in person.
- Open Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm (Hours may vary if private events are scheduled. Please check animaladventures.net for the latest information).
- Daily Live Animal Shows are included with general admission. Zookeepers bring out several furry and scaly rescue friends for you to interact and get to know.
- Open year-round to the public, rain or shine.
- Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
** IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE THE DISCOUNT 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 **
Battleship Cove
5 Water Street, Fall River, MA 02721
508-678-1100
https://www.battleshipcove.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Battleship Cove is a war memorial and historic military museum located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It is home to five National Historic Landmark ships, and other craft, including the USS Massachusetts, USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., USS Lionfish, Hiddensee, and two PT boats. Their collection of aircraft includes two Bell helicopters that saw combat in the Vietnam War—the Bell UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois and the Bell AH-1 Cobra—as well as two of the first drone unmanned aerial vehicles used by the military. In addition to exhibits focused on military history, the Maritime Museum presents the history of the RMS Titanic and the famous Fall River Line.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Military, Technology
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
- This pass gives the cardholder up to two (2) adult and three (3) child admissions at $3 each.
- Children 3 and under are FREE.
- Battleship Cove general admission tickets include admission to the Maritime Museum (open Wednesday-Sunday).
- Battleship Cove is closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Parking is available at the DCR Fall River Heritage State Park lot adjacent to the museum. Handicap parking is also available.
* This pass is a circulating pass. Once reserved, it may be picked up the day before or the day-of your visit to Battleship Cove and must be returned to the library before the next day's opening hour to avoid any late fees, and so that others may use it. For your convenience, passes may be placed in the outdoor book drop, located in the back parking lot of the library.
For patrons using the Library Discount Pass to visit Battleship Cove, please reserve the PASS with us online, but please do not reserve your TICKETS with the Museum online (you will not be able to apply the discount). When you arrive at the Museum for your visit, please bring the valid Library Discount Pass to the Visitors Center to pay for your tickets and receive the discount.
Boston by Foot
87 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108
617-367-2345
http://www.bostonbyfoot.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Boston By Foot has presented walking tours of Boston since 1976. Dedicated to promoting public awareness and appreciation of Boston's rich history and architectural heritage, their guided tours and programs are conducted by a dedicated corps of over 200 volunteer tour guides. Check their website for a list of available tours, most of which take 90 minutes.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Tours
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Community Pass
Online pre-registration required for all tours.
Visit our website at www.bostonbyfoot.org to browse our extensive public tour calendar. Select a tour on your preferred date and time, and enter the number of Adults (ages 13+) and Children (ages 6-12) in your party. You will be prompted to enter in a discount code for each person.
Use the code below to redeem your Community Pass ticket(s) as admission. Please note that all tour attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Your Community Pass Code: CPP23TR65
Community Passes are valid for all public walking tours.
They are not valid for booking on the private tour calendar, water-based tours, or our two annual celebration tours (Beacon Hill with a BOO! & Footloose on the Freedom Trail).
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass offers half-price admission for up to four (4) people.
Half-Price Library Coupons must be reserved first with your local library. Coupons are date specific; ticket date MUST match date on coupon. Coupon must be presented upon arrival. Limit four (4) discounted tickets. All visitors after their first birthday require a ticket.
- 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 1:00–4:00 pm. When reserving tickets with the Museum, please choose the time frame that most closely matches your schedule. Advanced tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays and school vacation weeks.
- 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 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm) time slot. Space is limited! The Museum's schedule is 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 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Library Coupons are not valid for Sunday afternoons (Admission is $1 per person on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 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 2024 and 2025
• Please note that Museum open dates and times are subject to change — please check the website for all updates — www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org
Christian Science Plaza
210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-450-7224
https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza
[Details/Reserve]
The Christian Science Plaza is home to The Mother Church, The Christian Science Publishing Society, The Mary Baker Eddy Library, and the interactive How Do You See the World?™ experience with the Mapparium® globe. The How Do You See the World?™ experience explores stories about global progress—how individuals worldwide have overcome challenges and found hope. Walk through the iconic Mapparium® globe, and explore surrounding exhibits that feature stories from The Christian Science Monitor and the history of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, who also discovered Christian Science.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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.
- Reservations are recommended, walk-ins not guaranteed admission. You can reserve tickets online in advance; you will be charged admission when you arrive. If you have a library pass or any other discount to apply, please present it to the Admissions staff when you check in and the discount will be applied to the cost of your visit. 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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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 before planning a visit.
- Pass must be presented to Mass Audubon staff upon arrival for your wildlife sanctuary visit.
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Bigelow Free Public Library
54 Walnut Street
Clinton, MA 01510
Membership ID: 624009
Expiration Date: August 31, 2025
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
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 **
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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.
AFTER RESERVING YOUR PASS WITH THE LIBRARY, YOU MUST ALSO CALL THE MUSEUM TO RESERVE A DISCOUNTED 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 reservation with the Museum, they will send you an email confirmation with your reservation information.
Please bring both your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a smartphone) and your email confirmation from the Museum (printed or displayed on a smartphone) when you visit. Show both confirmations at the Exhibit Halls entrance.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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 allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. Children under the age of 3 are always admitted free.
Only applies to full-price adult and child admission rates.
This is not a ticket.
Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
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. Coupons to the Aquarium are only valid on the date printed on the coupon.
Hours of operation are subject to change. Before leaving home, we encourage you to visit their website, neaq.org, for details about hours, exhibits, schedules, prices, directions, parking, and safety guidelines.
Visitors with library coupons are granted immediate entry after purchasing tickets even if the Aquarium is sold out to the general public at that time.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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!
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
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.