To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ipswich Museum
54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-2811 https://www.ipswichmuseum.org/
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The Ipswich Museum was started in 1890 as an organization dedicated to the collecting and preserving of documents and artifacts related to the town of Ipswich, MA. The museum consists of two historic houses—the Heard and Whipple Houses—and gardens that reflect different eras and styles. The collections encompass nearly 400 years of history, including art, artifacts of all kinds, and archives of personal papers, documents related to the Ipswich Female Seminary, and photographs that date back to the 19th century. Of note is a number of works by a group known as the Ipswich Painters, including the largest single collection of works by Arthur Wesley Dow, around whom the group coalesced. Special exhibits are offered on a seasonal basis.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Each Library pass admits 1 person for free.
Regular admission is:
Adults: $10 for 1 house / $15 for 3 houses
Students ages 13-17: $5 1 house / $7.50 3 houses
Children 12 and under: Free with an adult
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 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 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).
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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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 Benefits
Each Library pass admits 2 people with a $12.00 co-pay per person.
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).
Timed museum entry via online reservation is required.
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 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
This pass must be returned to the Library the next morning.
Ship Admission
The Ship is free to visit on a first come, first serve basis. Please be aware that visitors must pass through a security inspection and show federal or state photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, before embarking on USS Constitution. Visitors under the age of 18 do not require a photo identification card.
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.
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.