To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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 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.
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Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
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