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- Southborough Library
To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200
http://www.discoveryacton.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 3 visitors at half price admission per person; any additional visitors must pay the regular admission price. For more information, please visit https://www.discoveryacton.org.
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows half price admission for up to two (2) adults and two (2) children in one vehicle. Free admission for children under 2. Not valid for Alden Digital Planetarium, Explorer Express Train, or special ticketed events.
This pass may be picked up 1 week in advance.
MUSEUM HOURS:
Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more info visit https://ecotarium.org.
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 is valid for up to two (2) admissions at $10 each. Youth 18 and under are admitted for free.
MUSEUM HOURS:
The Institute of Contemporary Art is open Tuesday - Sunday. For more information please visit https://www.icaboston.org.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass entitles free parking for one vehicle at over 50 MA state park facilities. Visit https://www.mass.gov/guides/parking-at-massachusetts-state-parks for a full listing of the DCR locations.
Note: This pass is restricted to 1 reservation/use every 30 days.
Massachusetts State Police Museum & Learning Center
1 Memorial Square, Whitinsville, MA 01588
508-839-0001
https://www.mspmlc.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center is located on the site of an old state police barracks built in 1931 in in Grafton, MA. Visitors may explore the agency's past, as well as learn about current law enforcement methods and public safety efforts. Exhibits include a range of State Police-related items and historic memorabilia.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to two (2) adults. Those under age 16 are always admitted for free.
MUSEUM HOURS:
Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.mspmlc.org.
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 tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or if you 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.
MUSEUM HOURS:
The museum's exhbit halls are open daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.mos.org.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105
877-446-6752
https://www.hoophall.com/
[Details/Reserve]
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, MA, was established in 1959. The 40,000 sq. ft. museum is dedicated to the history of basketball and maintains a hall of fame dedicated to the most talented players of the game. Interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests.
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass is valid for 6 discounted daily admission tickets. Discounted prices are: Library Adult $17.00, Library Senior $15.00, Library Youth $12.00.
MUSEUM HOURS:
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of fame is open Tuesday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.hoophall.com.
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 pass allows 50% off admission for up to 4 people and only applies to adult and child pricing.
AQUARIUM HOURS:
Fall Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm; Weekends and Holidays, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.neaq.org.
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
This pass allows half price admission for up to two (2) visitors. Free admission for children under 3.
For more information about hours and admission, please visit https://nebg.org.
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-1692
http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/
[Details/Reserve]
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
This pass allows for a discounted rate for up to 6 visitors. Free admission for children under 3. For more information, please visit https://salemwitchmuseum.com.
MUSEUM HOURS:
September through June from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
July and August from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PASS IS NOT VALID IN OCTOBER.
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
GO passes are valid for free or reduced admission to Trustees properties. GO passes are equivalent to a Trustees Family Membership admission price at Trustees properties that charge an admission fee. Not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, inns, campgrounds, or special events or programs, equipment rentals, or in place of any permits or passes.
For more information, please visit https://thetrustees.org.
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
This pass allows free admission for up to nine (9) visitors. Visitors 18+ must present a federal/state photo ID is to board the USS Constitution. For more information, please visit https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org.
MUSEUM HOURS:
Every day from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SHIP HOURS:
Wednesday - Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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 at $9 per adult and $6 per child. Children under 2 are free. Pass is valid for the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo only. Pass can be used for daytime admission only, not Zoolights or Boston Lights.
Please check the zoo's website for hours and any updates. For more information visit https://www.zoonewengland.org.