To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.