To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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 admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
Patrons must first reserve a dated Print on Demand pass.
Then visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
Review the directions for timed tickets
Click on the "Discount Programs" & drop down arrow
Click on "Half Price Library Timed Ticket " to book
NEW - Online reservations are required to visit PlaySpace.
The date on the library discount pass must match the date of your visit.
After arriving at the Museum, proceed to the admissions scanning station with your online reservation and the date specific library discount pass. If you have questions about the online ordering system, contact Orders@BostonChildrensMuseum.org.
This e-voucher is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device. Either way, please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
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
MA DCR parks pass is a hangtag which can be checked out for a 1 day loan. The pass provides free parking for 1 vehicle at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts DCR system that charge a day use parking fee. The pass must be displayed on a rearview mirror. Not valid for camping.
This pass may be checked out on the day of or the day before your reservation. This is a returnable pass that is due by 9am the day after its use. We recommend that you return it on your way home. It can be returned in the library's indoor or outdoor book drop.
Please click on the MA DCR website link for a list of participating parks & beaches.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 2 adults at $10 per person (general admission and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each (special exhibition only). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, currently $10. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
After reserving this library's pass, you will receive a promo code-- via email or text--to reserve discounted general admission or exhibition tickets online. You will also be able to use the code on-site to reserve same-day tickets, but must present an email or text from the library with the code to receive the discount. We encourage you to reserve your tickets in advance, if possible, as it allows for easier admission into the Museum when you arrive.
If you have difficulty using your promo code online or need help reserving tickets, please contact our customer service line at 1-800-440-6975.
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.
-Your library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
-Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
-When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or if you would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00am - 5:00pm daily).
-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
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission. 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.
Hours of operation are subject to change.
This coupon is valid only for one day. You can either print it out and take it with you or display the pass on your phone or device. Either way, please be sure that the pass barcode is visible.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
23 America's Cup Avenue, 1st Floor, Newport, RI 02840
401-324-6020
https://savebay.org/family-fun/aquarium/
[Details/Reserve]
Opening its doors in 2024, Hamilton Family Aquarium is the educational arm of the non-profit Save The Bay. All specimens come from and are returned to Narragansett Bay, New England's largest estuary. Organized by habitat, the aquarium offers visitors a chance to see, touch, and learn about the diverse wildlife living in the bay, with a focus on restoration and preservation. Centrally located in Newport, R.I., the 7500 sq. ft. facility is built with accessibility in mind, featuring touch tanks with lower sidewalls and sensory-inclusion certified staff. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Family, Science, Zoo
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 adults and 4 children at half-price admission
This pass may be checked out on the day of or the day before your Reservation. This is a Returnable pass that is due by 9am the day after its use. We recommend that you return it to our outside bookdrop on your way home.
Please click on the Save the Bay Aquarium link for complete information & hours. Replacement cost is $75.00
Pass generously provided by Save the Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium.