Museum Passes

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

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Cape Cod Children's Museum

Cape Cod Children's Museum

577 Great Neck Road South , Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-8788   https://www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org/
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Located in Mashpee, MA, the Cape Cod Children's Museum was founded in 1990 by a group of mothers to provide an environment for learning through playing. Includes a number of hands-on experiences like a pirate ship, grocery store, puppet theatre, kitchen, and more. There is a toddler play area for younger children, and a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family

Pass Benefits

Digital/Printable Pass.

Each pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off regular admission per person.

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Cape Cod Museum of Art

Cape Cod Museum of Art

60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA 02638
508-385-4477   https://www.ccmoa.org/
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The Cape Cod Museum of Art, located in Dennis, MA, was founded by artists in 1981. Seven galleries at the museum display changing exhibitions as well as pieces from the permanent collection, which includes work by Hans Hoffman, Alexander Calder, Red Grooms, and Edwin Dickinson. A sculpture garden surrounds the building. There is a museum shop, a library, a film screening room, and spaces for classes and workshops on the premises.

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Categories: Art, Family

Pass Benefits

Digital/Printable Pass.

Each pass allows free admission for up to 2 people. Not valid for special events or program admission.  You may print this pass or come to the library and a pass will be printed for you.  Please call the museum at 508-385-4477 or check their website for hours. 

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Heritage Museums & Gardens

Heritage Museums & Gardens

67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300   https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
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Heritage Museums & Gardens is located on 100 acres on the banks of Shawme Pond in Sandwich, MA. The gardens feature internationally important collections of rhododendrons, a comprehensive collection of hydrangeas, a collection of over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, hostas, herb, heather gardens, and more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers along paths. An outdoor “Nature Explore Classroom” facilitates encounters with nature and STEM concepts for children ages 2 through 10. In addition, three gallery buildings house permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working vintage carousel, American folk art, and special exhibitions. There is a café and gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature

Pass Benefits

Digital/Printable Pass.

Pass allows up to 6 individuals at 50% off the entry admission. Children 2 and under are always free and not included in this number.

Patrons will use the discount code on the pass to reserve tickets online ahead of visiting Heritage. After completing the transaction, Heritage will send a confirmation email that will include e-tickets to show along with your library pass at entry.

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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250   http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
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The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Benefits

Physical Pass (must be returned).

This vehicle hangtag pass is valid for free parking for one passenger vehicle that is registered in Massachusetts.  It must be displayed in the vehicle at all times while visiting a Massachusetts State Park facility where daily parking fees are charged.

The Parks Pass can be picked up at the library on the reserved date. The pass needs to be returned to the library before the opening of the next day. Passes can be placed in the book drop after hours.

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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

Digital/Printable Pass.

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 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).

If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email or request a paper copy from the library.

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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

Digital/Printable Pass.

This pass allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. 

Discounted admission applies only to adult and child pricing. 

Present the original, dated coupon pass (or show it on your phone or other device) at the Aquarium Box Office ("General Admission" line) at the time of the visit. Library pass holders will be granted immediate entry after purchasing discounted tickets.

Please call 617-973-5200 or check the Aquarium website for museum hours, safety information, and other details. The coupon may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets, or combination tickets.  Coupons or tickets obtained with them may not be sold, altered, or copied, and have no cash value.

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Salem Witch Museum

Salem Witch Museum

19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692   http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
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Based on actual trial documents and using life-size stage sets with figures, lighting, and narration, the museum's principle exhibit examines the 1692 Salem witch trials. In a second exhibit, “Witches: Evolving Perceptions,” guides take you through changing interpretations of witches, the truth behind the stereotypes, witchcraft practice today, and witch hunting. A gift shop is on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History

Pass Benefits

Physical Pass (must be returned).

Pass allows he bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six visitors of $13.50 per Adult and $11.25 per Child.

After picking up pass from the library, patron will need to purchase online tickets from the museum website. Both Library Pass and online ticket receipt must be presented on day of visit.  Library Pass must be returned following the visit.

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Sandwich Glass Museum

Sandwich Glass Museum

129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0251   https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/
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The Sandwich Glass Museum is dedicated to the history of the town in which it is located, with a special emphasis on the glass that made it famous in the 19th century. Thirteen galleries display their collection of old and modern examples of glass objects, including roughly 6,000 pieces produced at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in the 1800s on the site where the museum sits today. In addition, the museum hosts live demonstrations of glass-blowing. There is a gift store on the premises, which includes work by local glass-blowers.

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Categories: Children, Family, History

Pass Benefits

Digital/Printable Pass.

Each pass allows free admission for up to 2 adults and 3 children.

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USS Constitution Museum

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

Digital/Printable Pass.

Museum pass allows free admission for up to 9 people.

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Whydah Pirate Museum

Whydah Pirate Museum

674 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
508-534-9571   https://www.discoverpirates.com/
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This museum in West Yarmouth is home to the largest collection of pirate artifacts recovered from a single shipwreck—the Whydah Gally—anywhere in the world. Originally a slave ship, the pirate vessel sank off the coast of Wellfleet in 1717. The museum contains multiple exhibit wings, the Bell Theater room, a walk-through partial replica of the Whydah Gally, and the SeaLab and Learning Center—the museum's onsite conservation laboratory. Exhibits display artifacts of the slave trade and pirate life, early maps of the Atlantic and the Caribbean, and imagery of the 18th-century world. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. There a gift shop on the premises.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Ocean

Pass Benefits

Digital/Printable Pass.

This pass provides for discounted admission for up to 4 people at $12 per ticket.

Once the pass is printed, you will need to call the Whydah Pirate Museum to purchase timed tickets in advance. On the day of visit, you will need to show the printed library pass along with the receipt of the purchased time tickets.

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