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
Admission fee is HALF PRICE per person, admitting up to four (4) people.
Reserve Library pass through our online reservation site and pick up from the library.
Before your visit, you MUST make a reservation on the museum's website.
Visit https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
Select “Discount Programs”
Select “Purchase Discount Program Tickets”
Select “Half Price Library Timed Tickets”
Select the correct date (must match the coupon)
Select the time slot
Select the number of tickets (maximum of 4)
Select “Add to Cart”
Select “Check Out” and complete your payment
Your will be sent tickets via email
Remember to bring your library pass to the museum when you visit.
Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
6 Washington Street, Dover, NH 03820
603-742-2002
http://www.childrens-museum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Music, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
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.
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
Each pass admits 4 people at half price. Children under 5 are free.
Pick up pass at the Library.
Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100
https://www.icaboston.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
Categories: Art, Family, Music, Dance
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Library Membership Digital Pass
Ipswich Public Library
This library membership pass entitles you to
up to two tickets for Gallery Admission at the discounted Library Pass rate
Pass is valid on any date through 11/30/2024
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How to redeem this pass:
ONLINE
• Advance tickets are recommended and can be purchased online: https://www.icaboston.org/
• Click on “Buy Tickets” and select your chosen date for ICA General Museum Admission
• Click on “Library Pass Coupon” ticket price. Anyone 18 and under receive complimentary
admission and should use the ticket price “Youth (0-12)” or “Youth (13-18)”
• Follow steps to complete order. Your ICA tickets will be emailed to you.
• When you arrive at the ICA, proceed to the visitor services desk with your tickets and your
library pass. Please show this pass to the staff member at the Visitor Services desk. If you
have questions about the online ordering system, contact visitorservices@icaboston.org.
IN PERSON
• We recommend purchasing advance tickets online, however tickets can be arranged in
person at the Visitor Services desk by showing this pass to the staff member. Hours and
days of operation can be found on the website: https://www.icaboston.org/visit
Your ticket is valid for entry any time during the date selected. Last entry to the museum
is 20 minutes prior to closing time. Tickets are final sale
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
Each Library pass admits 4 people with a $5 co-pay per person. Children under 18 are free.
Regular admission is $20.00 for adults. Seniors are $18.0, Students are $13.
The Library pass and your museum online tickets must be presented to the museum.
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
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.
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
Children 6 and under are admitted free. Each pass now 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, currently $10.
The Museum of Fine Arts offers a promo code that may be used online to purchase tickets at a discounted price. You do not need to pick up anything from the library.
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 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).
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 provides a 50% discount for up to four people. Children 3 and under are free.
Regular prices are: Adult $39, Child (3-11) $30, Senior (60+) $37
North Shore Children's Museum
10 Main Street, Peabody, MA 01960
978-538-5765
https://www.nschildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in downtown Peabody, MA, the North Shore Children's Museum offers 15 hands-on exhibits geared towards explorative and imaginative play for children ages 2 to 8. A child may become a superhero in the Comic Room, a builder in the Gross Motor Room, an artist in the Makerspace, and more. All exhibits are in ADA-accessible spaces.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Library passes for North Shore Children's Museum admit up to 5 people (adults and children over 12 months) at 50% off admission price.
This is an ePass for Ipswich Public Library patrons that can either be presented on a mobile device or as a print-out to receive the discounted admission rate in-person.
Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended but not required. https://www.nschildrensmuseum.org/
The discounted admission rate can be accessed on our website by selecting Library Museum Pass on the ticketing page.
Your library pass will only be honored on the date you reserved.
If the museum reaches capacity, visitors will be let in on a one in, one out basis.
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
Each Library pass admits 2 people with a $12.00 co-pay per person. This email confirmation serves as your pass, or you may pick up a printed pass at the library. You must provide the promo code LIB288877 when purchasing tickets in person or online.
Regular Prices are: Adults $20, seniors (65 and over) $18, students (with ID) $12, youth (16 and under) and Salem residents free (does not apply to student tour groups).
Visit pem.org/tickets to purchase admission tickets ahead of time if you do not want to pay at the museum. Enter the promo code LIB288877 in the upper-right box labeled “Promo code” and click “Submit.” The page will refresh.
Select a date and time for your visit. You will see an option for “Library discount $12” which will allow you to purchase discounted tickets.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Types Available: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch), Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each Library pass admits up to 9 people for free admission.
The regular museum admission is:
$10 – $15 for Adults
$5 – $10 for Children
Ship Admission
Regular Hours: Open Wednesday- Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Ship Admission: The Ship is free to visit on a first come, first serve basis. The Constitution is an active-duty ship operated by the U.S. Navy. Please be aware of their security requirements in advance by visiting their site:
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street, Wenham, MA 01984
978-468-2377
http://www.wenhammuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each library pass admits 4 people at half price. Your pass is now digital and will be emailed to you. If you are buying tickets at the museum, present the library pass in your email or printed from your email to receive the discount. If you are buying tickets online, choose one of the Library options (Adult, Child, Senior), and present the library pass when picking up your tickets at the museum.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 4 pm
CLOSED on Monday and some Holidays
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
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
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.