Museum Passes

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! The following library branch is closed on the day prior to the selected date, which may affect your ability to receive passes that require picking up in person.

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

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Cape Ann Museum

Cape Ann Museum

27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-0455   http://www.capeannmuseum.org/
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Founded in 1873, the Cape Ann Museum is a cultural center that includes galleries (displaying both permanent and temporary exhibitions), an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes. The largest collection of works by Fitz Henry Lane, renowned marine artist and native son, may be found there, as well as paintings and sculptures by artists with a connection to Cape Ann. Two historic properties maintained by the museum, The White-Ellery House (1710) and the Captain Elias Davis House (1804) may be visited. The Library & Archives is a major resource for the study of the industrial, social, maritime and art history of Cape Ann. Special events include lectures, walking tours, and youth and family programs. (See website for schedule). A museum shop is on the premises.

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Categories: Architecture, Family, History

Pass Benefits

Pass Benefits

Pass admits two adults for free.  (Admission is always free for children 18 and under)

Reserve pass through our online reservation site and pick up from the library.

Timed museum entry via online reservation is required only for special exhibits such as the Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape exhibit. 

- Click “Buy Tickets,” then “Select a date.”  Once you have chosen your date and time, you will be presented with a list of tickets.  Scroll down and click “Library Pass” to get discounted admission.

Remember to bring your library pass to the museum when you visit.  This pass must be returned to the library after use.  Please return to the book return bin outside the library.

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Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire

6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002   http://www.childrens-museum.org/
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The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers opportunities for children and families to explore art, science, and culture through dozens of activities and exhibits. Among these are the Thinkering and Steam Innovation Labs; Dino Detective; Music Matrix & Sound Watch; Naturalist's Study; Cave Explorers; and Post Office. The recently re-opened Dover Adventure Playground features a life-size flat-bottomed vintage gundalow boat; a net climber; swings and slides; a 3-story Garrison tower; a 1,200 pound, 3x8 foot climbable Alewife granite fish sculpture; a splash pad; musical instruments; and a life-sized “whale's tail” sculpture perched on the roof of the Dover Pool. Regularly scheduled special events take place throughout the year, including the Dover Mini Maker Faire; Teddy Bear Clinic + Picnic; Toddlerfest; 5K Road Race + Kid-Venture Course; and Earth Day Celebration; among others. A museum shop is on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology

Pass Benefits

Each pass admits 4 people  at half price. (Children under the age of one are free)

Reserve Library pass through our online reservation site and pick the pass up from the library prior to your visit.

In addition, all visitors MUST make a reservation to visit the museum at  http://www.childrens-museum.org/   Reserving a date and time online is free, and visitors still pay admission as usual when they arrive at the museum.  Library pass discounts will be applied and must be presented when visitors check in to pay at the front desk.

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The House of Seven Gables

The House of Seven Gables

115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991   https://www.7gables.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Science

Pass Benefits

Each pass admits 4 people at half price.  Children under 5 are free. 

Pick up pass at the Library.

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Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100   https://www.icaboston.org/
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The building that houses the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston on Fan Pier is the first in the US designed by the architectural firm of Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum was founded in 1936 as a sister institution to New York’s MoMA, though it had no permanent collection until starting one after moving into the new building on the waterfront in 2006. In addition to the collection, changing exhibitions, music, dance, film, talks, tours, family activities, and teen programming are offered throughout the year.

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Categories: Art, Family, Music, Dance

Pass Benefits

Each Library pass admits up to 2 people with a $5 co-pay per person.  18 and under are free.

You need to present your Library pass at the museum when purchasing your tickets to receive the discount.

Advance online tickets cannot be purchased with a library pass.

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Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon

MA
781-259-9500   https://www.massaudubon.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Benefits

Each Library pass admits 1 vehicle OR up to 4 people with a $2.00 co-pay per person.  Children under two are free.

Some sanctuaries require reservations before visiting.  Please visit https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/trails for the latest information. 

For sanctuaries that require reservations, Library passes should be requested several days in advance for the date you wish to visit.  The Library's Membership ID is:   _284500

You must pick up the dated pass at the Ipswich Library.

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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 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 email 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 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).

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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 Benefits

This coupon provides a 50% discount for up to four people. Children 3 and under are free.

Regular prices are: Adult $32, Child (3-11) $23, Senior (60+) $30

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Wenham Museum

Wenham Museum

132 Main Street, Wenham, MA 01984
978-468-2377   http://www.wenhammuseum.org/
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Wenham Museum is a history museum celebrating the treasures of childhood and New England family life across four centuries, with an emphasis on the North Shore. The museum's collections feature a world-renowned doll collection and dollhouses, costumes and textiles, model trains, antique toys, historic photographs, and the interactive Family Discovery Gallery. Admission includes a tour of the historic Claflin-Gerrish-Richards House, built at the end of the 17th century. In addition, there are rotating special programs and exhibitions. A gift shop is on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History

Pass Benefits

Each Library pass admits 4 people at half price. 

Regular admission is:

$10.00 – Adults

$8.00 – Seniors (ages 65+)

$8.00 – Children ages 1 – 16; babies aged 0-11 months are free.

$5.00 – Suggested/Voluntary Donation to the Recovery Fund

This pass must be returned to the Library the next morning.

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Zoo New England

Zoo New England

1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466   http://www.zoonewengland.org/
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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.

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Categories: Family, Zoo

Pass Benefits

Each Library pass admits 6 people with a $9.00 co-pay per adult & a $6.00 co-pay per child.   Age 1 and under are free.  This pass is good at either the FRANKLIN PARK ZOO or the STONE ZOO.  It may not be applied to reduced admission rates or Zoo Lights.

Regular admission is:  Adult: $22.95
Senior (62+): $20.95
Child (ages 2-12): $15.95
Children under 2: Free

Please pick up your dated pass at the Library.

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