To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970-3783
978-745-9500 http://www.pem.org/
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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.
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.