To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
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.
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.
The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
978-744-0991 https://www.7gables.org/
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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.
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/
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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.
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.