To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955 https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/
[Details/Reserve]
A winding pathway through an atrium filled with flowers, koi fish, and quail allows visitors to walk among butterflies from all over the world. Staff members are available for questions and “show and tell” demonstrations. A continuously running video explains the butterfly life cycle, and exhibits enable visitors to observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides with information about each species. A gift shop is on the premises. There is a public picnic area and free parking is available.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
Fifty (50) coupons; each admits one adult, child, or senior for FREE.
Two (2) passes per family per year.
Normal admission prices are as follows:
- Adults: $14.00
- Seniors (65+): $12.00
- Children (3-12 years): $10.00
- Children (2 and under): FREE
- Check website for other offers and discounts.
DONATED BY: Greater Worcester Community Foundation via the Rosemary Davis Grant
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 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 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
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
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