Museum Passes

Museum Categories

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To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.

Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

Harvard Museums of Science and Culture

11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638   https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
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The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture is a partnership of museums on the Harvard University Cambridge campus dedicated to the natural world, science, and human cultures. They include the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, the Harvard Museum of Natural History (comprised of the Harvard University Herbaria, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, and Museum of Comparative Zoology), the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, all located between Oxford St./Divinity Ave area. Of particular note are the famous glass flowers, models commissioned by Harvard in 1886 to aid in the teaching of botany (and made in Germany over the course of more than eight decades), on display in the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science

Pass Benefits

One pass admits up to four (4) visitors at no charge to all four of the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture.

Redeem this pass at the Harvard Museum of Natural History or the Peabody Admission desks to receive free admission.

- FREE admission for up to four (4) visitors per coupon
- One (1) member of the party must be a MA resident
- Not for group, institutional, or corporate visits
- May not be combined with other offers
- Nontransferable

Free admission provided on behalf of the Saul Family Library Fund.

This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library and presented at the museum to redeem the discount.


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Museum of Science

Museum of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500   http://www.mos.org/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky

Pass Benefits

This is a virtual pass that does not need to be picked up at the Library.

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 BE AWARE:

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.

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New England Aquarium

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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Benefits

Each coupon admits up to four people for 50% off regular admission per person at the New England Aquarium. This discount applies to full-price adult and child admission rates. Children under the age of 3 are always admitted free.

This is a virtual pass that does not need to be picked up at the Library.

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.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

· This is not a ticket.

· Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.

· Valid only for Aquarium admission, and only on the date printed on the coupon.

· 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.

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Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

Trustees of Reservations (with deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum)

MA
978-921-1944   http://www.thetrustees.org/
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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.

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Categories: Art, Family, History, Nature, Recreation

Pass Benefits

This is a physical pass that must be picked up at the Library and presented at the property to redeem the discount.

Pass is valid for one-time use for free or reduced admission to Trustees properties that collect a fee.

All Trustees properties are now open to the public. Please check here for Covid-related announcements.

Check here for more information about the properties you can visit with this pass.

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