To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Discovery Museum
177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720
978-264-4200
http://www.discoveryacton.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Acton's Discovery Museum, located on a 4-acre campus, is aimed at providing an environment in which play becomes a conduit for learning about science, technology, and nature. The museum’s building contains a number of galleries dedicated to teaching scientific concepts in a fun, hands-on environment, as well as themed play spaces for younger visitors. Outdoors, Discovery Woods includes a nature playscape with a cargo net climb, nest swing and beaver lodges, as well as a treehouse with an observation deck and a bouncy bridge. There are opportunities to practice orienteering with provided maps and instructions on trails on the property. A museum shop is on the premises. The museum building is fully ADA compliant, with exhibits based on Universal Design principles.
Categories: Children, Family, Science
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Passes available for each day of the week; each allows three (3) people to enter at half price admission of $8.50
Reservations are required. Guests may reserve passes on their website and pay with discount upon arrival. Plan your visit here.
DONATED BY: Friends of the Library
EcoTarium
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
508-929-2700
http://www.ecotarium.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum in Worcester, MA. Set in an urban oasis, the museum offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, and get hands-on with family-friendly exhibits.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to two adults and two children in one vehicle at half-price:
- Adults: $9.50
- Children (2 and up): $7
- Student: $7
- Senior: $7.50
- 2 & under: FREE
Advance tickets highly recommended. Tickets are available here.
Face masks recommended for all visitors and required to enter the Alden Planetarium.
DONATED BY: Greater Worcester Community Foundation via the Rosemary Davis Grant
Mass Audubon has over 55 wildlife sanctuaries and centers throughout Massachusetts where visitors can learn about and interact with nature. More than 38,000 acres of protected land deliver inspiring hilltop views to breathtaking coastal landscapes, serene woods, and working farms. Visit their website for a list of locations.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
Each pass admits four (4) visitors to any Mass Audubon location at $2/person over 2.
Find locations via their online location finder. Some sanctuary buildings may have limited hours.
DONATED BY: Greater Worcester Community Foundation via the Rosemary Davis Grant
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Pass waives parking fee for one car. Visit website for MA Parks to find a location here.
Certain vehicles do not need a DCR ParksPass. Daily parking fees are waived for vehicles with a:
- Handicapped license plate or placard
- Purple Heart Recipient license plate or placard
- Disabled veteran license plate or placard
The Annual Parking Pass is not valid for camping or at the following locations – Quabbin Reservoir Boat Launch Areas, Squantum Point, North Point or Draw Seven Commuter lots.
Massachusetts residents aged 62 and older can buy a lifetime parking pass. The lifetime Senior ParksPass costs $10. Senior ParksPasses may only be bought in person or by mail.
DONATED BY: Massachusetts Division of State Parks & Recreation
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 Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)
Pass Benefits
This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium for up to 4 visitors.
Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
Only applies to adult and child pricing. Valid only for Aquarium admission. This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquariums' ticket booth for discounted admission.
Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
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.
DONATED BY: Greater Worcester Community Foundation via the Rosemary Davis Grant
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
Two (2) passes per patron; each admits two (2) visitors at half-price:
- Adult: $9.50
- Senior (age 65+): $8.00
- Youth (age 4-12): $4.50
- Child (age 3 and under): FREE
- Dog: $4.00
Half-price tickets may be reserved via Tower Hill's website using the code LIBDI at checkout. You must still bring the Library pass with you. Questions may be directed to NEBG's visitor services at 508.869.6111 x110.
Please note, from November 24 – December 30, the Garden is open for general admission from 10am–3pm with a last admission time of 2pm.
Tower Hill may close due to severe weather. Check the website for details.
DONATED BY: Greater Worcester Community Foundation via the Rosemary Davis Grant
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 Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Two passes; each admits six (6) visitors at discounted price:
- Adults/Seniors: $13.50
- Child (age 3-14): $11.25
Tickets are only available for day-of sale and are exclusively sold online. Tickets may be purchased here. To receive discount, enter promo code found on library pass at checkout.
Pass must be presented upon arrival.
PASS NOT VALID IN OCTOBER.
DONATED BY: Salem Witch Museum