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
Admits up to 4 (adults or children) at half price per person.
After receiving a library discount pass, you must reserve a visit online with Boston Children’s Museum. Due to safety measures, walk-ins are not allowed. Museum capacity is limited at this time.
Please check the museum's website for operating schedule. The Boston Children's Museum is generally open from Wednesday to Sundays, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but there are exceptions: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/calendar/
Easton Children's Museum
9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 9 Sullivan Ave, North Easton, MA 02356
508-230-3789
https://www.cmeaston.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Easton Children's Museum, located in a historic firehouse near Stonehill College, was founded in 1991. The museum provides opportunities for childhood development through hands-on learning and play for ages 1 to 5. Interactive exhibits include Space Station, STEAM Lab, MakerSpace, Our Town, Dinosaur Den, Sunken Ship, The Wild Place, Twilight Room, BEAM, Fireman Pole and Golfball Raceway.
Categories: Children, Family, Science, Technology
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This library pass entitles bearer to TWO (2) people at 50% off regular admission price to Children's Museum Easton. Not valid during special events.
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
This pass allows up to two adults to visit the ICA per library coupon, and each person pays an admission fee of $10 (discounted from the regular fee of $20).
Admission is complimentary for anyone 18 or younger.
Library passes may be used for regular museum admission and cannot be used toward performances or special events.
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600
https://www.jfklibrary.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the nation’s thirty-fifth president, is located on a ten-acre park which overlooks the sea in an building designed by I.M. Pei. The Museum portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President, all through permanent and changing exhibits. The Library is available to students and scholars to conduct research using its collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of the institution’s namesake.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
PATRONS DO NOT NEED TO RESERVE A PASS TO GET THE JFK LIBRARY & MUSEUM DISCOUNT.
● A valid Massachusetts library card grants the cardholder 50% off one
admission ticket. In order to receive the discount, visitors must show their
physical or digital Massachusetts library card to staff at the front desk. The
discount is valid for the library card holder only. Each patron will need to
present a Massachusetts library card in order to receive the discount.
● Children 12 and under receive free admission to the Museum.
● The discount must be redeemed in person.
● The discount is not valid with any other discounts offered by the Museum.
This program will effectively begin July 10, 2024.
Present your physical or digital Massachusetts library card at the Admissions
Desk to receive a 50% discount on the cardholder's admission ticket. This
offer is valid for visitors aged 13 and over and the visitor must present a
Massachusetts library card to receive the discount. No pass is needed. Visitors
aged 12 and under receive free admission. Please reach out to the JFK Library
Visitor Services Department with questions at kennedy.groupvisits@nara.gov
or 617-514-1600.
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
Each MFA library promo code is valid for up to 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 priced at $10.
Children 6 and under are admitted free.
Promo codes can be redeemed in person, online at www.mfa.org/tickets, or over the phone at 1-800-440-6975.
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 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 ticket at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or would like to reserve 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 your 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/
[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 allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people.
Only applies to adult and child pricing.
This is not a ticket.
Redeem coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
Review the Aquarium’s website at www.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.
Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
Hours of operation are subject to change.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
The pass offers a $3.00 discount per person for up to four daytime general admission zoo tickets Children under age 2 receive a complimentary zoo admission.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Free admission for up to nine people.
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
This pass admits 6 people to the Franklin Park Zoo located in Dorchester or the Stone Zoo in Stoneham at $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child (2-18 yrs). Children under age 2 enter for free. Valid for general daytime admission only. Pass cannot be used for Zoolights or Boston Lights.