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/
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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 allows up to four people half price timed admission to the Boston Children's Museum. Tickets must be purchased online.
Capron Park Zoo
201 County Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
774-203-1840
https://www.capronparkzoo.com/
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The Capron Park Zoo, located on eight acres in Attleboro, MA, is home to about 100 animals from around the world. The zoo includes a building for viewing nocturnal animals, an indoor rainforest exhibit, and a water playground. The grounds are fully handicapped accessible, and there is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass allows FREE admittance for up to 4 people. ID must be shown at zoo. Normal admission for Non-Attleboro Residents 13 and OVER $10.00; Ages 3-12 $8.50; 65 and OVER $7.50; Military $5.50; Under 3 FREE.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
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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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The coupon is valid for reduced general admission to the museum for up to two adults and two children. Children under the age of 2 years of age are always free. The coupon does not cover the cost of tickets to the Alden Digital Planetarium, the Explorer Express Train, or special ticketed events.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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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
Pass allows $5 admission for 4 visitors Normal admission Adults $20.00; 65+ $18.00; College Students $13.00 with current ID.
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/
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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
Borrow a ParksPass and discover your Massachusetts State Parks. The ParksPass entitles the bearer to free parking at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts State Parks System that charge a day-use parking fee. NOT VALID FOR CAMPING.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
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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
Paper passes are no longer issued. You must request the PROMO Code at the Library which can be used in advance to reserve discounted general admission exhibition tickets online. Patrons reserving tickets in advance online with the PROMO code will receive an email with their admission ticket(s) attached 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.
OR you can use the code at the museum to reserve same day tickets, but you must present an e-mail from the library with the code to receive the discount.
Each pass allows admission for 2 Adults at $10 each (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 which is currently $10. Children 6 and under are admitted free.
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: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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 (9:00 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.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
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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
Pass allows 50% off admission for 4 visitors. Normal admission 12 + $32.00; 60+ $30.00; 3-11 $23.00; Under 3 FREE.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111
https://www.nebg.org/
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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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass allows half-price admission for 2 people. Normal admission Adults $18; Seniors (65+) $15; Children (4-12) $8; 3 and Under FREE
Patriots Hall of Fame
One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
508-698-4800
https://www.patriotshalloffame.com/
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The Patriots Hall of Fame is an interactive museum located next to Gillette Stadium and the home of the New England Patriots. The Hall’s ten galleries tell the story of the team through interactive exhibits, video, and historic artifacts. A feature is the film Patriots Way, which plays on a 45-foot wide panoramic screen in a 150-seat theatre. A shop selling exclusive Patriots merchandise is on the premises.
Categories: Family, History, Sports
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass allows 2 visitors FREE. 2 passes available. Normal admission Adults $10.00; Seniors $7.00; Active Military FREE; 5-12 $5.00; Under 5 FREE.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622
http://www.plimoth.org/
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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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This coupon must be presented to Plimoth Patuxet Museums guest services staff upon arrival at the Museum for Fiske Public Library patrons to purchase a Heritage Pass, Combination Pass, or Plimoth Patuxet Only pass for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $16 per adult; $10 per child ages 5-17. This coupon is for one time use only by the patron.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
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Founded in 1872, the 40-acre zoo is one of the nation’s oldest. It’s home to over 100 species of rare and interesting animals from all over the world presented in naturalistic settings, including many endangered species. Themed programs and events are offered throughout the year, some of them focused on hands-on conservation. Nearby, within the park, is an operational Victorian-style carousel.
Categories: Children, Family, Zoo
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Timed Admission, must reserve ONLINE using Library Code. Pass $3 OFF admission for four people. Normal admission Adults $19.95; Seniors (62+) $16.95; Children (2-12) $13.95; Children 1 and younger FREE. This is a returnable pass. Passes must be checked out on a Fiske Library card in good standing. This pass must be returned to the library by 9:30 a.m. on the day after use. If returned when the library is closed, the pass may be returned in an envelope in the bookdrop.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass allows FREE admission for up to 9 people. 1 pass per party. 2 passes available.
Winter Skate at Patriot Place
Two Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
508-203-2100
http://www.patriot-place.com/winterskate/
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Winter Skate at Patriot Place is a seasonal, outdoor ice skating surface located at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA. The 60-by-140-foot, refrigerated ice surface is designed specifically for recreational skating, and features an observation deck for non-skaters. Large enough to accommodate beginners and experts alike, Winter Skating at Patriot Place has on-site skate rentals, concessions and bathrooms. Parking is free.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass allows FREE admission for 2 Adults & 3 Children (Does not include Skate rental). Pass must be returned to library. Hours may vary due to inclement weather, Patriot home games, or prescheduled private events. Normal Admission Adults $10; Children 12 and Under and Seniors 65+ $6