To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Museums
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500
http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
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Boston Children's Museum
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
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass admits up to 4 people at half-off admission per person.
Once you have reserved your pass, pre-purchase your discounted tickets online at the museum's website. The library pass and your tickets from the museum (either printed out or shown on a device) must be brought to the museum on the day of your visit.
Cape Cod Children's Museum
577 Great Neck Road South , Mashpee, MA 02649
508-539-8788
https://www.capecodchildrensmuseum.org/
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Cape Cod Children's Museum
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.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass admits up to 4 people at 50% off regular admission per person.
Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-775-1723
https://www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/
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Cape Cod Maritime Museum
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is located on the harbor in Hyannis, Massachusetts, near the ferry terminal. It consists of a museum space with changing exhibits that focus on various aspects of maritime history in the area, such as fishing, whaling, navigation, weather, and scrimshaw; an art gallery; indoor and outdoor boat restoration areas; and a barn full of historic boats. The exhibits may incorporate everything from boat models, ancient Polynesian stick charts, and Icelandic spars to vintage nautical charts, harpoons, and modern electronic equipment.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass.
Pass entitles library patrons to free admission for one family/household. Patrons will need to check in when they arrive and present the pass. You will be asked to complete a Contact Card before you begin your visit.
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA 02638
508-385-4477
https://www.ccmoa.org/
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Cape Cod Museum of Art
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.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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.
The Edward Gorey House
8 Strawberry Lane, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
508-362-3909
https://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/
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The Edward Gorey House
The house is a 200-year-old-plus former sea captain's home that is the site of a museum dedicated to the life and work of the author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer Edward Gorey who lived there from 1986 until he died. His visual style was thoroughly unique and recognizable—his subject matter sometimes reflected his interest in animals, particularly cats. The house and its annual exhibits are open to the public from April through December.
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass allows up to 2 visitors at half off regular admission price. Reservations are required to visit. Tickets are paid for upon arrival to the House.
The House closes at the end of December and reopens in April.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300
https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
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Heritage Museums & Gardens
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
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 are encouraged to use the discount code on the pass to reserve tickets online ahead of visiting the Heritage museum. After completing the transaction, Heritage will send a confirmation email that will include e-tickets to show along with your library pass at entry.
Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
25 Harbor Shore Drive, Boston, MA 02210
617-478-3100
https://www.icaboston.org/
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Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
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
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass admits up to 2 people with a co-pay of $10.00 per person. Youth 18 and under are FREE.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
The ICA is open on the following national holidays, when admission is FREE for all: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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 as 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
Digital/Printable pass.
Each pass admits up to 4 adults with $5 admission per person. Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved as child tickets. Timed entry passes must be reserved online prior to your visit.
Once you have your pass, please follow instructions on the pass to reserved your timed entry ticket(s).
John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
397 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-790-3077
https://jfkhyannismuseum.org/
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John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
Housed in the former Hyannis Town Hall, The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum highlights the Kennedy family's—specifically JFK's—relationship with Cape Cod. The president would spend summer breaks and family days in Hyannis, often taking much-needed rests from the challenges of government. With both rotating exhibits and a strong permanent collection, the museum's four galleries display archival photographs, videos, and oral histories. Much of the museum is wheelchair accessible, including restrooms and exhibits. There is a handicapped parking spot. A gift store is on the premises.
Categories: Family, Governance, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass allows free admission for a family or an individual.
Please check the website for visiting hours.
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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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Physical Pass (must be returned before the library opens the following day).
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. This pass is available exclusively to MA residents.
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.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
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Museum of Fine Arts
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
Digital/Printable Pass.
Each pass/promo code use provides up to 2 adults with $15 admission per person and 4 children (ages 7-17) with $10 admission per person (general admission and special exhibition). Children 6 and under are always admitted free. Patrons are encouraged to use the promo code on the pass to reserve tickets online prior to visiting. This promo code is NOT applicable toward discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures, courses, or any other public programs.
Museum of Science
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
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.
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 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.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200
http://www.neaq.org/
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New England Aquarium
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 pass allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 people. Children under the age of 3 are not included in the admission count and are always admitted free.
Summer Schedule (May 26 - September 4, 2026) - Each coupon will admit up to 4 people (adult, senior, child, or college) at a cost of $20 each. Children under age 3 are always free. Summer passes are only valid on weekdays.
Valid only for Aquarium admission. Library coupons may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied toward Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, or combination 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. Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details. You do not need to make advanced reservations. Patrons will be admitted to the Aquarium immediately after their transaction is complete, even if they are sold out to the general public during that time slot.
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
1 High Pole Hill Road, Provincetown, MA 02657
508-487-1310
https://www.pilgrim-monument.org/
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
The Provincetown Museum exhibits tell the story of the arrival of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the town's rich maritime history, the early days of modern American theater in Provincetown, and the building of the Pilgrim Monument. The 252-foot granite monument came first, with the museum installed at its base later. There is also a recreation of a 19th century sea captain's parlor at home and his quarters at sea, a diorama of the Mayflower Compact being signed aboard the Mayflower in Provincetown Harbor, and a scale model of the first theater of the Provincetown Players.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This is a Digital pass that admits up to 6 guests for free admission.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
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Salem Witch Museum
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Physical Pass (must be returned).
This pass allows the bearer a discounted admission rate for up to six visitors of $14 per Adult and $11.75 per Child (ages 3-14).
After picking up the pass from the library, patrons 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.
Library passes are NOT accepted in the month of October.
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0251
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/
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Sandwich Glass Museum
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass. (Patrons may present the pass digitally on a phone or as a printed copy.)
This pass admits up to 2 adults at 50% off regular admission price. The discount is valid for general admission only. Not valid for special events, ticketed programs, or group tours. Valid only on the date printed on the pass. Closed in January.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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USS Constitution Museum
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass. (Patrons may present the pass digitally on a phone or as a printed copy.)
This pass allows free admission for up to 5 people per day. One pass per party, please.
Whydah Pirate Museum
674 MA-28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
508-534-9571
https://www.discoverpirates.com/
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Whydah Pirate Museum
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Digital/Printable Pass.
This pass provides a discounted admission for up to 4 people at $16 per ticket.
On the day of your visit, you will need to show the printed or downloaded library pass.