Museum Passes

Museum Categories

To limit museum types being displayed, check the corresponding categories:

To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.

Historic New England

Historic New England

141 Cambridge Street, Administrative Offices: Otis House, Boston, MA 02114
https://www.historicnewengland.org/
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Historic New England is a historic preservation organization which owns and operates historic house museums and properties open to the public throughout most of New England. The majority of the 36 properties are in Massachusetts, but locations exist in all NE states but Vermont. These include Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, ME), the Jackson House (Portsmouth, NH), the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm, which (Newbury, MA), Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, CT), the Otis House (Boston, MA), the Lyman Estate (Waltham, MA), Gropius House (Lincoln, MA), and the Arnold House (Lincoln, RI). Styles represented include Federal, Colonial Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts & Crafts, and Modern, among many others. The website provides much detail, including directions, contact information, and history of each property.

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Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

Admission for 2 adults and unlimited children 17&under. 

Admission includes 36 Historic New England properties and the Library and Archives. Each Historic Property has different hours of operation (most open June to October) See web site for details: http://www.historicnewengland.org/ 

Pick up pass at the Adult Circulation Desk.

Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.

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Museum of Science

Museum of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

Email address required to reserve pass

THIS IS A DIGITAL PASS. You will receive a confirmation pass by email.

Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or digitally on phone). When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to purchase Exhibit Hall tickets.

This pass provides 50% off general admission for FOUR people to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are always free.
[Full price Tickets are currently $29 for Adults, $24 for children 3-11, and $25 for Seniors 60+]

If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Hall passes in advance, please call 617-723-2500 (9–5pm daily).

If you cannot display the pass on your phone and need help printing, visit the library for assistance.

You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance. If you’re unable to use the pass on the date you reserved, please contact the library as soon as possible as we can give others the opportunity to reserve that date.

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New England Aquarium

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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

— This coupon allows 50% off admission for 4 people to the New England Aquarium. Children under 3 are free.

— This is not a ticket. Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for admission

— Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.

— Review the Aquarium’s website atwww.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.

— You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance.

— In the event of an Aquarium closure due to inclement weather, we will honor passes up to a week after the original date as well.

— Please reserve only for the date you intend to visit the museum, as this is a digital discount pass and will be delivered electronically. We only have one pass available each day and strive to offer as many patrons as possible the opportunity to use it.

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Seacoast Science Center

Seacoast Science Center

570 Ocean Boulevard, Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, NH 03870
603-436-8043
http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/
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Located within Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, the Seacoast Science Center has been providing educational experiences on behalf of New Hampshire State Parks since 1992. The center includes hands-on science exhibits (undersea exploration to marine debris), live animal exhibits which feature creatures that live in the rapidly changing Gulf of Maine ecosystem; and many special events, like “Music-by-the-Sea” concerts and “Sippin' for Seals” (dancing and drinks to support the Marine Mammal rescue Program).

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Email address required to reserve pass

This pass admits two adults and up to four children at for half-price admission. Library Member Pass Holders are required to pay NH State Parks use fee of $4 per adult and $2 per child from April - September. Pick up passes in Children's Room.

All visitors must make reservations with the museum for timed tickets before visiting.

Go to: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
- Click on the Admissions Tickets button.
- Choose the Pass Holder Admission option.
- Click on the date of desired visit on the booking calendar.
- Choose the desired entry time and number of tickets per age category.
If a time slot is FULL, please choose another time or date.
- For each ticket chosen, select:
- Member or Pass Holder: Pass Holder
- Type of Pass: Library
- Name of Library: type in the name of your library

You may reserve a pass up to 3 months in advance.  Please contact the library as soon as possible if you will be unable to use this pass so that someone else will have the opportunity to use it.

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