To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
617-566-1401
http://www.gardnermuseum.org/home/
[Details/Reserve]
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 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
Pass admits 4 people at $5.00 per person; Children under 18 are are always admitted free.
Pass is for general admission only and will be emailed to you after pass has been reserved. Printed or Digital pass should be used to reserve timed-entry tickets to the museum. You must still present the library pass (digitally or printed from your email) and the reserved timed-entry ticket to the Museum when checking-in. The promo code can only be redeemed for the day you have reserved.
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
*Funded by the Friends of the WPL
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
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
Each Pass allows admission for 2 adults at $10 each and up to 4 children ages 7-17 at $10 each (general admission and special exhibition). Children 6 and under are free. The MFA encourages everyone to reserve tickets online in advance at mfa.org/tickets, although you will be able to use the code onsite to reserve same day tickets (patrons must present library email containing the code).
Pass does not allow for discounts on shopping, parking, dining, films, concerts, lectures/seminars, or courses.
This pass is not a physical pass. Reserve the pass, and you will receive an email with a unique promo code within 48 hours. Enter the code to purchase discounted tickets on the MFA website.
*Funded by the Friends of the WPL
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
Pass admits 2 guests at half price. Regular admission rates are $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $9 for children 4-12, free for members and children under 3.
Patrons will need to check out the museum pass from the library and bring it with them to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill to receive the discount.
Online pre-reservations are no longer required for general admission visits, but online reservations are still available for those who would like to purchase tickets in advance of their visit. To reserve half-priced tickets online in advance of a visit please use discount code LIBDI at Plan your visit.
The physical museum pass will still need to be picked up from the Woburn Public Library and shown upon arrival at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
*Funded by the Friends of the WPL
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500
http://www.pem.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Peabody Essex Museum grew out of the collection of East India Marine Society, an organization of Salem captains whose charter called for acquisition of “natural and artificial curiosities.” Its permanent collection contains art and artifacts of Africa, Asia, India, China (with a Qing Dynasty house brought from the Huizhou region), Japan, Korea, Pacific Islands, and features objects of maritime art and history that include paintings, drawings, ship models, marine decorative arts, tools, weapons, navigational instruments, and ship and yacht plans. It also has a thriving changing exhibition schedule that sometimes includes important traveling shows.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Ocean
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Hours: Thursday through Monday: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Each library coupon pass admits up to two people @ $12 per person.
*Funded by the Friends of the WPL
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
Trustees GOPASS admits 2 adults & children under 18 at the Family Level admission rate. Valid at more than 100 Trustees properties that collect an admission fee (including Fruitland, deCordova and The Old Manse).
Search Visit to view all the locations you are able to visit with this pass.
GOPASS must be reserved and picked up at the library and then presented to Trustees property admissions to redeem discount. Check property for timed entry or advance registration status and contact directly to make reservation if required. The Promo Code is located on the back of the paper GOPASS.
Click here to reserve tickets to the deCordova. To receive the library discount, enter promo code at checkout.
Please Note: This is a coupon pass that must be picked up at the library. Patrons must first reserve a coupon from the library, then reserve timed tickets ONLY for museums and parks that require a timed entry by using the promo code on the back of the library coupon. This pass is not valid for use at parking kiosks, stores, cafes or campgrounds.
*Funded by the Friends of the WPL
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: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
MUSEUM INFORMATION:
• Open Daily: 10 - 5 pm
• One pass allows free admission for up to 9 people to the USS Constitution Museum
• A copy of the pass (digital or physical) must be shown upon arrival
• Valid only for the date listed on the pass
Note: Even though advanced tickets or timed admission are not required, capacity is limited and admission is offered on a first come, first serve basis.
About the Museum: The USS Constitution Museum, located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with the ship. The Museum offers a variety of engaging activities, exhibits, and programs, including our interactive exhibit, All Hands on Deck: A Sailor's Life in 1812. For more information about the Museum’s galleries, programs, and resources, including our virtual offerings, visit www.usscm.org.
SHIP INFORMATION: (not included with the pass)
• Open Wednesday - Sunday: 10 - 4 pm
• The ship is free to visit on a first come, first serve basis. Please be aware that visitors must pass through a security inspection and show federal or state photo identification. Visitors under the age of 18 do not require a photo identification card.