To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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
This one-day Library Partner Admission Pass admits 1 vehicle OR up to 4 people to a Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary. At some sanctuaries there is a $2 admission fee per visitor over the age of 2.
Your confirmation e-mail will allow you to print out your pass. Pass must be presented to Mass Audubon staff upon arrival for your wildlife sanctuary visit and is only valid for the date printed on your pass.
Please note that not all wildlife sanctuaries are open, and that all buildings, including most bathrooms, are presently closed. Some sanctuaries require reservations before visiting. Please visit https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors for the latest information on which sanctuaries are open for visitation.
For sanctuaries that require reservations, passes should be requested several days in advance for the date you wish to visit, to increase the likelihood that tickets will still be available for that date. Mass Audubon does not guarantee access on any specific date/time if tickets are not available.
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/
[Details/Reserve]
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
DCR Parks pass allows one car unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities that charge a parking fee. (Not valid for parking at Quabbin Reservoir, Sqantum Point, North Point, Draw Seven Commuter Lots or for camping.)
You will need to pick up your pass at the Circulation Desk in the main lobby of the Library.
PLEASE NOTE: The library is closed on Sundays starting May 5th through Sept 15th. Please make arrangements to pick up Sunday reservations on the Saturday before
We encourage you to visit www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation for a full listing of DCR locations and hours of operation before making your travel plans.
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 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.
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 Benefits
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.
Reserve your date by clicking the Reserve a Pass button below.
- Your confirmation e-mail will allow you to print out your coupon pass.
- Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.
- Only applies to adult and child pricing.
- This is not a ticket
- 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.
Coupon pass may not be used in conjunction with school or group visits, nor be applied to Aquarium programs, Simons Theatre tickets, Whale Watch tickets or combination tickets.
Always check with museum to verify open/close schedule.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 132-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
The Library Pass to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill allows a 50% admission discount for two people. Advance reservations are no longer required but are still available for those who would like to purchase tickets in advance.
Once you reserve the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill pass you will receive an email that includes instructions to get the 50% discount. This pass requires you to pick up the discount pass from the library the day before your visit. This laminated pass needs to be returned to the library after your visit.
PLEASE NOTE: The library is closed on Sundays starting May 5th through Sept 15th. Please make arrangements to pick up Sunday reservations on the Saturday before.
First-time visitors can review admission information at: nebg.org/planyourvisit
Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)
The Trustees of Reservations preserve and protect more than 100 special properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value—nearly 25,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. From Crane's Beach in Ipswich and World's End in Hingham to The Old Manse in Concord and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, visitors to Trustees sites enjoy local history and nature in its various forms: beaches, meadows, forests, swamps and more.
In the summer of 2019, the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, the largest park of its kind in New England, became part of the Trustees. The museum, located in Lincoln, MA, encompasses nearly 30 conserved acres and presents contemporary art from New England—and beyond—with sculptures in the landscape and museum exhibitions. For a full list of locations, please visit their web site.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
All Trustee properties are open and timed ticketing is in place for the more popular sites. Patrons will need to check with each site as to what is required to visit. See their website at https://thetrustees.org/ for more information. PLEASE NOTE: Crane's Beach Parking is NOT Available with this pass.
DeCordova is now partnered with the Trustees of Reservations. This pass admits patrons into DeCordova at a reduced admission for 2 adults and 2 children (under 17 yrs of age). For DeCordova, you must purchase timed tickets at https://thetrustees.org/place/decordova/.
Reserve a date for your visit, then pick up the library discount pass at the Circulation Desk in the main lobby up to one week in advance of your reservation. Purchase your timed tickets at https://thetrustees.org/place/ and enter the code: GOPASS. You will need to bring both your purchased tickets and the pass from the library.
PLEASE NOTE: The library is closed on Sundays starting May 5th through Sept 15th. Please make arrangements to pick up Sunday reservations on the Saturday before.