To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Monday, December 23, 2024
The Children's Piazza
83 Pine Street, Unit F, Peabody, MA 01960
978-817-2809 https://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Peabody, MA, The Children's Piazza is a space is designed for young children—aged 0 to 6—to learn through unstructured play. Organized to optimize social, cognitive and motor development, areas include a large room with a climbing structure, slides, and swings; an arts and crafts room; a room with a train table; a lunch area with appropriately sized furniture; a glow-in-the-dark planet room; among others. There is a coffee shop and free Wi-Fi on the premises. Please check the website for the requirements of entry.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass provides one daily weekday (Monday to Friday) free admission for one (1) adult and one (1) child.
Weekends (Saturdays) and the following holidays are excluded: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the 4th of July.
Additional children in the family will be charged the sibling rate of $8. Second adult is free with the sibling's admission.
Please visit The Children's Piazza website (thechildrenspiazza.com) to make a reservation prior to your visit. Reservations required for entry. Pass only valid on date reserved.
The email confirmation sent to you serves as your discount pass. Please present this pass (either printed or on your mobile device) upon entry to the Children's Piazza. Library staff may print this pass for you upon request.
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
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
Library card must be in good standing to book a pass.
Please check the House of Seven Gables website at 7gables.org for any updates before visiting.
Pass admits 4 people at half price.
Currently the Gardens and Grounds are open and tours of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion are available.
The Museum shop is also open during operating hours.
Admission without pass :
Adult $25
Children (5-12) $17
Child under 5 Free
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Main Branch library.
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Please check Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum website at gardnermuseum.org/visit/know-before-you-go for updates before visiting.
Library passes must be redeemed online (https://www.gardnermuseum.org/visit) to reserve a timed ticket. Advance tickets for timed entry are required.
Pass admits up to 4 people at $5.00 per person. Children 17 and under admitted free.
Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Holiday closings: New Year's Day, Patriot's Day (April), Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Passes are valid only for general admission and do not entitle participants to Gardner museum member benefits. They are not applicable toward discounts on special events, shopping, dining, concerts, lectures, or any other public and member programs.
Regular Admission Prices(without pass)
Adults $20
Seniors $18
Students $13
Children age 17 and under Free
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. With pass, admission is discounted to $2 per visitor over the age of 2.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Main Branch library.
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
Provides free parking for 1 vehicle (excluding buses and vans) for day-use parking in state parks within MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation. MassParks Pass is not valid for Lynch Park in Beverly or Crane's Beach in Ipswich. Most parks are open year round; check the web site for details:
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/places-to-go
This a physical pass that must be picked up at the Main Branch library.
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
Please check Museum of Fine Arts website for any updates before visiting.
General admission tickets are available in person or in advance online at: mfa.org/tickets, or by phone.
A library pass will not be accepted for admission into the Museum. Patrons can use the promo code (given when you reserve your pass) to reserve discounted admission tickets ahead of the reservation date.
Patrons receive an e-mail with their admission ticket(s) and need to present their ticket(s) when they arrive at the Museum, preferably on a phone or device, but tickets printed on paper are accepted. A physical library pass will not be used for admission.
Promo codes and library passes are not applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses, or any other public programs.
Pass admits 2 adults at $10 each (general and special exhibition) and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 for special exhibitions (ages 7-17 already have $10 general admission).
Regular Admission Rate(without pass)
Adults $27
Youth 7-17 $10
Youth 0-6 Free
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
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
Please check Museum of Science website for updated information before visiting.
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 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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.
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
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
ID: 14229
Please check New England Aquarium website for any updates before visiting.
· This coupon allows 50% off admission for 4 people to the New England Aquarium.
· Only applies to adult and child pricing.
· 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.
· Hours of operation are subject to change.
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Please check Peabody Essex Museum website for updated information before visiting.
To check on safety measures being taken go to pem.org/safety.
Tickets bought in advance are encouraged at pem.org/tickets or by calling 978-542-1511.
Pass admits 2 people for $12 per person for general admission only.
Children under age 16 free general admission.
Yin Yu Tang Chinese House and other special exhibits require additional admission fees.
This is an electronic pass that will be sent to your email.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits 2 adults at free or reduced admission (depending upon property rules)
GO Pass user benefits:
Free or reduced admission to Trustees properties
The opportunity to get outside and explore places in Massachusetts that may not have been easily accessible to them before
GO passes are valid for admission only; not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, Inns, Campgrounds, special events, and programs, on any equipment rental, or in place of any other permits or passes.
Each GO Pass has information to be filled in on the back of the pass. This is to be filled in by the pass-user at the time of use at a Trustees property (Institution, Trustees property, date of use, name, email)
Each GO Pass is a one-time use pass and is valid for admission only. Not every Trustees property charges an admission fee. For information about the admission at each property, visit us online thetrustees.org
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Main Branch library.
Zoo New England
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466 http://www.zoonewengland.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Zoo New England operates Franklin Park Zoo, a 72-acre site nestled in Boston’s historic Franklin Park, and the Stone Zoo, located on a 26-acre site near Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA. In addition to animals, both zoos are engaged in wildlife and conservation programs, research, and education.
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Please check Zoo New England website for updated information before visiting.
Pass admits 6 people to Franklin Park Zoo (Boston) or Stone Zoo (Stoneham).
Discounted rate is $9 per adult; $6 per child.
Free admission for children under 2.
ZOOLIGHTS is not discounted with pass.
This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Main Branch library.