To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200 http://www.discoveryacton.org/
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Acton's Discovery Museum, located on a 4-acre campus, is aimed at providing an environment in which play becomes a conduit for learning about science, technology, and nature. The museum’s building contains a number of galleries dedicated to teaching scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on environment, as well as themed play spaces for younger visitors. Outdoors, Discovery Woods includes a nature playscape with a cargo net climb, nest swing and beaver lodges, as well as a treehouse with an observation deck and a bouncy bridge. There are opportunities to practice orienteering with provided maps and instructions on trails on the property. A museum shop is on the premises. The museum building is fully ADA compliant, with exhibits based on Universal Design principles.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: This is an electronic pass that you will receive via email. You must present the email or print out to the museum staff to receive the discounted admission.
This pass admits up to three people at half price.
As of January 1, 2023, admission price is $17 for both museums. Patrons using library passes will pay 1/2 price admission ($8.50) per person (for each of the three people) which still allows access to the Discovery Museum, as well as Discovery Woods. Any people accompanying the 3 pass users will still pay the regular admission fee of $17.
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 Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital pass that you will receive via email. You must present the email or print out to the sanctuary staff to receive the discounted admission.
This pass admits up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary at $2 per visitor. Children under the age of 2 are not included in the admission count and are always free. Reservations are often required for weekend visits in the summertime.
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: This is a physical pass that must be picked up and returned to the library.
This pass permits unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities within the DCR that charge a parking fee, including Walden Pond.
Please visit the DCR's website at www.mass.gov/visit-massachusetts-state-parks to find a park and check current restrictions and times.
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
PLEASE NOTE: This is an electronic pass that you will receive via email. You must present the email or print out to the museum staff to receive the discounted admission.
This pass admits up to 4 people at half priced Exhibit Hall admission. Children under the age of 3 are not included in the admission count and are always free.
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.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: This is an electronic pass that you will receive via email. You must present the email or print out to the museum staff to receive the discounted admission.
This pass admits up to 4 people at half priced general admissions only.
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: Not valid in October. This is a physical pass that must be picked up and returned to the library.
This pass admits up to 6 visitors. Adults $13.25 (reg. $16.50), Seniors $13.50 (reg. $15), and Children 3-14 $10.75 (reg.13.50). Children under the age of 3 are not included in the admission count and are always free.
Symphony Pro Musica
P.O. Box 332, Hudson, MA 01749
978-562-0939 https://www.symphonypromusica.org/
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Founded in 1983, Symphony Pro Musica presents live performances of pieces taken from classic symphonic repertoire. Over its history, the orchestra has showcased local instrumentalists and gifted young soloists. Based in Hudson, MA, concerts take place in various locations in the Metrowest/east-central area of the state—check website for details.
Categories: Children, Family, Music
Pass Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: This is a disposable pass that must be picked up at the library and can only be used on the date chosen.
This pass admits one person for $15. Two tickets are available per day per show.