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 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.
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 **
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.
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.