To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Alden House Historic Site
105 Alden Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
781-934-9092 http://www.alden.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Alden House Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark, is the site of the original land grant given to John and Priscilla Alden in 1627, a couple that arrived in the New World on the Mayflower. The house, once thought to have been built by the couple was later dated to c. 1700, some years after both of them had died. Still in the Alden family, visitors may take advantage of the heirloom gardens, as well as guided tours of the house and Alden First Site, the remains of an earlier home of the couple. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Pass Benefits
One pass admits 2 adults and 2 children free admittance. Alden House Historic Site is open for tours during the hours of noon through 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, June through mid October. During this time period, passes may be reserved online or by calling the circulation desk. Please call the museum for an appointment to tour from October-May.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Please visit the Visitor Policies section of the Museum's website for more details or contact the Museum directly with any questions or concerns regarding current museum hours, pricing, or admission policies and procedures.
Blithewold
101 Ferry Road, Route 114, Bristol, RI 02809
401-253-2707 https://www.blithewold.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Blithewold is a historic, 33-acre summer estate with grand views of Narragansett Bay located in Bristol, RI. It is significant as an example of the Country Place Era in the U.S and for its adoption of Arts and Crafts Movement ideals. The property features a 45-room English style manor house filled with family heirlooms, surrounded by a mature arboretum and a series of gardens that are a combination of historic and contemporary gardening. The 10-acre Great Lawn, Enclosed Garden, Orchard, and Cutting and Vegetable Gardens were laid out in the late 1890s are but the first of many that were developed later. There is a gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature
Pass Benefits
One pass admits up to six visitors at a charge of $8.50 per adult, $3 per youth (6-17 year old). Not valid for special programs and special events.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
We do try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you call 401-253-2707 or check the museum's website www.blithewold.org to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admissions fees.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Benefits
Please be sure to verify that you have entered your correct email information when submitting your reservation. Once your reservation has been accepted and submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to print your pass directly from home. Please follow the instructions included in your email. There is no need to visit the library in order to access your printable pass.
Pass admits up to four (4) people at half priced admission. For current ticket pricing, hours, policies, and procedures please visit the museum's website at www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org or contact the museum directly at (617) 426-6500. The museum's hours are extended during the summer months of July and August, and revert back to their fall-spring schedule in September. On the first Saturday of each month the museum opens at 10 a.m. Library coupons are not valid for Sunday afternoons (Admission is $1 per person on Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.). Museum open dates and times are subject to change. It is strongly recommended that patrons check the website for all updates and with any additional questions.
Cape Cod Museum of Art
60 Hope Lane, Dennis, MA 02638
508-385-4477 https://www.ccmoa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Cape Cod Museum of Art, located in Dennis, MA, was founded by artists in 1981. Seven galleries at the museum display changing exhibitions as well as pieces from the permanent collection, which includes work by Hans Hoffman, Alexander Calder, Red Grooms, and Edwin Dickinson. A sculpture garden surrounds the building. There is a museum shop, a library, a film screening room, and spaces for classes and workshops on the premises.
Pass Benefits
This pass admits two adults with free admission.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
The museum is closed on all major holidays. We do try to keep information about the museums up to date, but we recommend you call the museum at (508) 385-4477 or check the museum's website at http://www.ccmoa.org/ to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admission prices
The Hall at Patriot Place
One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
508-698-4800 http://www.thehallatpatriotplace.com/
[Details/Reserve]
The Hall at Patriot Place is an interactive museum and home to the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Located next to Gillette Stadium, the Hall’s ten galleries tell the story of the team through interactive exhibits, video, and historic artifacts. A feature is the film Patriots Way, which plays on a 45-foot wide panoramic screen in a 150-seat theatre. A shop selling exclusive Patriots merchandise is on the premises.
Categories: Family, History, Sports
Pass Benefits
Our pass admits 2 visitors free admission. Children under 5 are always free. Pass is available for reservations on days falling within the museum's regular schedule. Special openings are not able to be covered by our passes. While the Hall is open on Mondays we DO NOT have a pass for that day.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Always check the Hall's website at http://www.thehallatpatriotplace.com for hours as they sometimes close for special events and before and during home games. Phone number is 508-698-4800.
Harvard Museums of Science and Culture
11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-496-1638 https://hmsc.harvard.edu/
[Details/Reserve]
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.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
Pass entitles bearer to 50% off regular admission rates (for up to four visitors) at the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture, including the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments. Per museum requirements, one member of the group must be a MA resident.
This pass is a paper pass that needs to be picked up at the main Circulation Desk of the library up to one week prior to your reservation.
Please visit the Museum's website for more details or contact the Museum directly with any questions or concerns regarding current museum hours, pricing, or admission policies and procedures.
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-3300 https://heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Heritage Museums & Gardens is located on 100 acres on the banks of Shawme Pond in Sandwich, MA. The gardens feature internationally important collections of rhododendrons, a comprehensive collection of hydrangeas, a collection of over 1,000 varieties of daylilies, hostas, herb, heather gardens, and more than a thousand varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers along paths. An outdoor “Nature Explore Classroom” facilitates encounters with nature and STEM concepts for children ages 2 through 10. In addition, three gallery buildings house permanent exhibits of world-class automobiles, a working vintage carousel, American folk art, and special exhibitions. There is a café and gift shop on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature
Pass Benefits
One pass that admits up to 6 individuals, adult or youth at half-price admission to the museums, grounds and gardens. Children age two and under admitted free. Not valid for special events including Sandwich Halloween Festival and Gardens Aglow or for Aerial Adventure at Heritage. This pass is available April-October.
Please contact the library for your one time use discount code which will be required to purchase your tickets once you have received email confirmation that your reservation has been approved.
We do try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you call 508-888-3300 or check the museum's website www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admissions fees.
Historic New England
141 Cambridge Street, Administrative Offices: Otis House, Boston, MA 02114
https://www.historicnewengland.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Historic New England is a historic preservation organization which owns and operates historic house museums and properties open to the public throughout most of New England. The majority of the 36 properties are in Massachusetts, but locations exist in all NE states but Vermont. These include Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, ME), the Jackson House (Portsmouth, NH), the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm, which (Newbury, MA), Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, CT), the Otis House (Boston, MA), the Lyman Estate (Waltham, MA), Gropius House (Lincoln, MA), and the Arnold House (Lincoln, RI). Styles represented include Federal, Colonial Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne, Arts & Crafts, and Modern, among many others. The website provides much detail, including directions, contact information, and history of each property.
Categories: Architecture, Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Pass entitles holder to free admission to Historic New England sites for two adults and their children.
Please visit HistoricNewEngland.org for a full listing of included sites and their hours of operation.
The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991 https://www.7gables.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The House of the Seven Gables, one of the oldest surviving timber-framed mansion houses in continental North America, was the setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous 1851 novel of the same name. The historic site which includes the house (a National Historic Landmark District) includes a guided tour of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion (the House of the Seven Gables) and visits to the Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace, the Colonial Revival seaside gardens, and the Counting House, with a maritime discovery zone called “Kids' Cove at The Gables.” (An audio tour of the gardens, grounds, and waterfront is available through the UniGuide App.) Lectures and seasonal living history labs are scheduled throughout the year, and a changing annual exhibition examines various aspects of the institution's 350 years of history. There is a gift shop on the premises. The website has virtual field trips and interactive exhibitions that can provide helpful background information before a visit.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Benefits
One pass admits up to 4 visitors at a reduced rate of 50% off regular admission per visitor for either the Guided Tour Package or the Grounds Pass. Advanced ticket purchase is not currently required, but highly recommended by the museum.
This pass is a paper pass that needs to be picked up at the main Circulation Desk of the library up to one week prior to the date of your reservation. Please have your library card available when you visit to pick up the pass. Pass does not need to be returned, as you will be required to turn it over to the museum at the time of your visit. There is a code on each pass that will enable the purchase of tickets in advance, but pass will still need to be presented at the Admissions Desk of the museum at the time of the visit.
The House of the Seven Gables is open year-round, but hours and days of operation vary by season. Please contact the museum directly at 978-744-0991 or visit their website at www.7gables.org to confirm current hours of operation, ticket pricing, or any other questions or concerns regarding their admission policies and procedures.
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 Benefits
Please verify your email address is correct before submitting your library pass reservation. This pass is a print from home coupon. After your reservation has been successfully submitted and approved you will receive an email with confirmation of your pass reservation and a link to print your discount coupon from home. There is no need to visit the library in order to access your discount coupon.
This Duxbury Free Library Membership Pass admits up to 2 visitors for Gallery Admission at the discounted library rate.
For online purchases:
Advance tickets are recommended and can be purchased online: https://www.icaboston.org.
* Click on "Buy Tickets" and select your chosen date for ICA General Museum Admission
*Click on "Library Pass Coupon" ticket price. Anyone 18 and under receive complimentary admission and should use the ticket price "Youth (0-12)" or "Youth (13-18)"
*Follow the steps to complete your order. Your ICA tickets will be emailed to you.
*When you arrive at the ICA, proceed to the visitor services desk with your tickets and your library pass. Please show this pass to the staff member at the Visitor Services desk. If you have questions about the online ordering system, please contact visitorservices@icaboston.org.
Purchases made in person at the museum:
*The Museum recommends purchasing advance tickets online, however, tickets can be arranged in person at the Visitor Services desk by showing this pass to the staff member.
Hours and days of operation can be found on the museum's website: https://www.icaboston.org/visit.
Your ticket is valid for entry any time during the date selected. Please note: last entry to the museum is 20 minutes prior to closing time. Tickets are final sale.
Please contact the museum directly at 617-478-3100 or visit their website at http://www.icaboston.org/ to confirm current hours of operation, ticket pricing, or any other questions or concerns regarding their admission policies and procedures.
Library Pass expires 4/30/2024
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 Benefits
DUXBURY FREE LIBRARY
One pass that admits 4 visitors at a charge of $5.00 per visitor, children under 18 are always free.
Please verify your email is correct BEFORE submitting your reservation! This is a combination digital pass/online discount code. You will be required to present both your digital library pass which contains the online discount (promo) code (will appear as a set of letters and numbers under the barcode of the digital pass which will be sent to you via email) and your reserved timed museum admission tickets for entry into the museum.
Duxbury Free Library
This pass is valid and code is valid once.
When reserving Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum timed entry tickets online, you will:
1. Go to https://tnew.gardnermuseum.org/events
2. Submit the promo code in the box at the top of the screen.
3. Select the visit date and a time to enter.
4. Add desired number of tickets to the basket. NOTE: The discount only works for up to four (4) adult priced tickets and any additional ticket(s) will be charged the normal price. Children under 18 are always free and should be reserved child tickets.
5. Log in or create an account.
6. Finish checking out (your discount is applied at the checkout screen).
Your library pass does not guarantee a reservation to the Museum. If you have any questions or issues reserving your tickets, please call the Gardner Museum's Box Office directly at 617-278-5156. Again, you MUST present both your confirmation email (your library pass) and your reserved timed museum admission tickets for entry into the Museum.
Library pass expires July 31, 2024
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
617-514-1600 https://www.jfklibrary.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, dedicated to the memory of the nation’s thirty-fifth president, is located on a ten-acre park which overlooks the sea in an building designed by I.M. Pei. The Museum portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President, all through permanent and changing exhibits. The Library is available to students and scholars to conduct research using its collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of the institution’s namesake.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to eight adults, seniors, college students, or youths, with a $3.00 co-pay per person. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission. Please note that pass voucher does not guarantee entry. Advanced ticket reservations are currently required.
This is a paper pass that requires check out at Duxbury Free Library. Your confirmation email will provide detail pass instructions.
Please visit https://www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum/visit/plan-your-trip for any questions regarding the museum's current hours, pricing, policies, and procedures.
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
Parking pass for day use only at Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation Parks. Pass is for a single vehicle. The Parks ARE NOT closed on Mondays, but we do not have a pass for Mondays.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Please visit www.mass.gov/dcr for a list of the eligible State Parks. We do try to keep information up to date, but we recommend you call the individual park or visit www.mass.gov/dcr to confirm dates opened/closed. Some parks are seasonal.
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 Benefits
One pass admits two (2) adult visitors at a charge of $10.00 per visitor and up to four (4) children ages 7-17 at a charge of $10.00 each (special exhibition + general admission). There is no discount for children 7-17 for general admission, as the price is already $10.
You will receive a confirmation email when your reservation has been successfully submitted and accepted. Please contact the library for your one time use promo code which will be required to purchase your tickets. The promo code may be used in advance to reserve discounted general admission or exhibition tickets online. You are also able to bring the code with you to use onsite to purchase same-day tickets, but you MUST present your reservation confirmation email that you receive from the library with the code to receive your discount. The museum continues to encourage everyone to reserve their tickets in advance if possible, as it will allow for easier admission into the museum when you arrive.
Please contact the museum directly at 617-267-9300 or check their website at http://www.mfa.org/ to for any questions about the museum's current hours of operation, pricing, and admissions policies and procedures.
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 Zpasses 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
Please verify your email address is correct before submitting your library pass reservation. This pass is a print from home coupon. After your reservation has been successfully submitted and approved you will receive an email with confirmation of your pass reservation and a link to print your discount coupon from home. There is no need to visit the library in order to access your discount coupon.
* This coupon allows 50% of admission to the New England Aquarium. Discount only applies to adult and children's pricing.
* This coupon is NOT a ticket. Coupon must be redeemed in the General Admission line at the Aquarium's ticket booth for discounted admission for up to four (4) people.
* Please visit neaq.org/coupons for ticketing and admission details. To ensure a safe and accessible experience, please review the Aquarium's website at www.neaq.org/safety prior to your visit.
* This library coupon is valid only for Aquarium admission, and does not provide any other discounts. Coupon cannot be applied to combo tickets.
* Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold. Coupon is void if altered or copied. No cash value.
* Hours of operation are subject to change.
Old Colony History Museum
66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780
508-822-1622 https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in the former Bristol Academy school building in Taunton, Massachusetts, the Old Colony History Museum is home to an extensive collection of more than 13,000 unique regional objects and a research library specializing in local history and genealogy, the latter with a focus on Southeastern Massachusetts prior to 1850. The permanent exhibits fall into the following themes: portraits, settlement, immigration, industry, transportation, fashion, military, and society. There is also a space on the first floor dedicated to temporary exhibitions.
Categories: Family, Governance, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits free admission to pass holder and their party.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Museum is closed on holidays and Saturdays of holiday weekends. We do try to keep information about the museums up to date, but we recommend you call the museum at 508-822-1622 or check the museum's website at www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admission prices.
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 Benefits
One pass entitles 2 visitors general admission at $12.00 per visitor. Museum is currently closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Children under sixteen are always free. Access to Phillips Research library and special ticketed exhibitions also require a separate fee. This museum is also open on some Monday holidays. See website for more details.
You will receive a confirmation email when your reservation has been successfully submitted and accepted. Please contact the library for your one time use discount code which will be required to purchase your tickets, whether online at pem.org/tickets or by phone at 978-542-1511.
We try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you call 978-745-9500 or check the museum's website at http://www.pem.org/ to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admissions fees.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-1622 http://www.plimoth.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Plimoth Patuxet Museums offers a living history that tells the story of the English colonists who became known as “Pilgrims” and the Native Americans with whom they interacted. A big draw is the re-creation of the original settlement, populated with interpreters in period dress with whom one may interact that are based on actual historical figures. Native People from various nations in historically accurate dress provide information about the Wampanoag—the first tribe the Pilgrims encountered—at a home site based on how the group would have lived in the 17th century. In addition to the two settlements, the museum includes a visitor center, the Craft Center, barns that contain rare and heritage animal breeds, and a grist mill that manufactures cornmeal. Plymouth Patuxet Museums is also responsible for the replica of the Mayflower, the ship that brought the Pilgrims to the New World.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass entitles the museum visitor to purchase either a Plimoth Patuxet Heritage Pass, Combination Pass, or Plimoth Patuxet Only Pass for up to six individuals at the reduced rate of $16 per adult, $10 per child ages 5-17. Not combinable with any other discount.
This paper pass voucher that must be picked up at the library up to three days prior to your reservation.
We try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you check the museum's website at plimoth.org or call 508-746-1622 for hours, directions, or any other policy or procedural information.
Robbins Museum of Archaeology
17 Jackson Street, Middleboro, MA 02346
508-947-9005 https://www.massarchaeology.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Middleboro, MA, the Robbins Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology was founded in 1988. Its collections and archival holdings focus on the First Peoples of New England and include extensive materials related to historic and contemporary Native American tribal descendants. Visitors may see unique stone tools, ceramic vessels, and other artifacts dating back 12,000 years; the Doyle Native American Ethnographic Collection of 20th century dolls and figurines; and a special “Walk Through Time” exhibit that takes one from the time of last glaciers to the modern era.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
Pass that allows free admission to the museum for up to six (6) individuals.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Please visit the Museum's website for more details or contact the Museum directly with any questions or concerns regarding current museum hours, pricing, or admission policies and procedures.
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 Benefits
This pass admits up to six (6) visitors at a discounted admission rate. 2024 discounted rates are $13.50 for adults/seniors and $11.25 for children (regular rates without discount pass are $17.50 adult, $16.00 senior, $14.50 children ages 3-14). Due to high ticket demand, library passes are not accepted in the month of October.
This pass is a combination online discount code/physical pass . Please visit the library the day before or day of your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. On the day of your reservation you will need to go to the museum's website, www.salemwitchmuseum.com, to order your tickets tickets using the code printed on the library pass. Tickets are only available to purchase online on the day of your visit, no earlier. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
PLEASE NOTE: Per museum policy, 'discount cannot be applied after, nor can a refund be administered upon visiting the museum for tickets that were purchased without the discount code.' The physical library pass must be presented to receive your discount. If you do not present the library pass at the museum, you will be charged the full admission fee.
We do try to keep information about the museums up to date, but we recommend you call the museum at 978-744-1692 or check the museum's website at www.salemwitchmuseum.com to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admission prices.
Sandwich Glass Museum
129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0251 https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/
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The Sandwich Glass Museum is dedicated to the history of the town in which it is located, with a special emphasis on the glass that made it famous in the 19th century. Thirteen galleries display their collection of old and modern examples of glass objects, including roughly 6,000 pieces produced at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in the 1800s on the site where the museum sits today. In addition, the museum hosts live demonstrations of glass-blowing. There is a gift store on the premises, which includes work by local glass-blowers.
Categories: Children, Family, History
Pass Benefits
This pass admits five (5) visitors free admission. Children under 5 are admitted free of charge.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
The Sandwich Glass Museum is closed for the month of January and only open Wednesday-Sunday in the months of February and March.
We do try to keep information about the museums up to date, but we recommend you call the museum at 508-888-0251 or check the museum's website at www.sandwichglassmuseum.org to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admission prices.
The Sports Museum (at TD Garden)
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
617-624-1234 http://www.sportsmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Sports Museum is focused on Boston sports and the teams that represent the city. It is located in the TD Garden, where a number of the teams it celebrates play. View sports memorabilia, life-size sculptures of local sports heroes, and exhibits dedicated to the history of various sports as played in the area.
Pass Benefits
This pass admits up to four (4) visitors with free admission to the Museum. Children age 6 and under are admitted free of charge.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
The Sports Museum consists of a half-mile of exhibits at the TD Garden, the home of the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. During your visit to The Sports Museum, our Museum Assistants will guide you through The Sports Museum, which is located on the Premium Levels 5 & 6 of TD Garden. Here you will see the treasures that we have on display evidencing the rich heritage of Boston sports and the influence of sports on the social history and evolution of Boston. Tours are scheduled on the half hour and are walk in only. Please note, that while we make every attempt to keep the Museum's hours of operation and closures up to date, the Museum's hours can change to accommodate TD Garden events. Please check the Museum's website for the most up-to-date information.
Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA 01103
413-263-6800 https://www.springfieldmuseums.org/
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The Springfield Museums offer access to five different museums, including the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the Springfield Science Museum, the Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, all under a single admission. Always on view is a mix of permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that cover a huge range, everything from archival materials, painting and sculpture to transportation, weaponry, and all things Dr. Seuss, a Springfield native. There is a planetarium in the Science Museum, the Art Discovery Center in the G.W.V. Smith Art Museum, and a museum store on the museum campus.
Categories: Art, Children, Family, History, Military, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
With purchase of one full price admission, pass entitles patron to a 50% discount on a second admission of equal or lesser value. Pass may be used for groups of up to 6 visitors.
Special exhibitions, programs, and planetarium fees are not included. Cannot be combined with other discount rates or coupons. For details and blackout dates, visit SpringfieldMuseums.org/museum-pass-program.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812 https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/
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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 Benefits
One pass admits up to 9 visitors at no charge to the USS Constitution Museum. One pass allowed per visiting party. The pass is not admittance to the ship. Admission to the USS Constitution is always free, but the ship is open and closed on different dates and different hours. Please check their website for more information.
Please visit the library the day before your visit with your library card to pick up your reserved pass. This is a RETURNABLE pass that must be brought back to Duxbury Free Library by the time the library opens on the day following use or a $5.00 per day fee may be charged.
Please contact the museum directly at 617-426-1812 or check their website at www.usscm.org for all questions regarding the museum's current hours of operation, pricing, and admissions policies and procedures.
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 Benefits
One pass admits up to 6 visitors at the charge of $9.00 per adult and $6.00 per child for general daytime admission. Children under 2 are free.
This is a paper pass that requires check out at Duxbury Free Library. Your confirmation email will detail pass instructions.
We do try to keep information about the museum up to date, but we recommend you call 617-541-5466 or check the museum's website at http://www.zoonewengland.org/ to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admission prices.