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