Museum Passes

Museum Categories

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Museum Pass Availability

To limit the museum pass availability by location available, check the corresponding branches or places:

! The following library branch is closed on the selected date, which may affect your ability to receive passes that require picking up in person.

To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

EcoTarium

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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science

Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)

Pass Benefits

Half price admission for up to 2 adult and 2 children in a single vehicle.

With the pass, admission will cost $9 for adults and $7 for children.

Pickup your pass from the Library, and then purchase discount tickets in person at the museum entry.

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Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)

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/
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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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Free parking at most Massachusetts State parks.

DCR Parking Information website.

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Museum of Science

Museum of Science

1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500
http://www.mos.org/
[Details/Reserve]

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.

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Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

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.  Our museum reservation system will email details to you in approximately 30 minutes after reserving the pass. Please keep this email for your reference.

For the best experience, it is recommended that you make a reservation with the Museum of Science in advance of your visit. To reserve a discounted ticket, please call the Museum of Science at 617-723-2500 and be ready to describe the type of discounted pass you have. Once your tickets are reserved, you will receive a ticket confirmation via email. Please have your confirmation as well any required verification of your discounted purchase that may apply, available to present at the Exhibit Halls entrance.

Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) to the Museum when you visit.

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New England Aquarium

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.

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Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean

Pass Type: Printable/Digital Coupon Pass (link delivered by email)

Pass Benefits

ID: 57981

Admits up to 4 people at half-price.

This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium.

Only applies to adult and child pricing.

This is not a ticket.

Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to 4 people.

Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.

Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.

Valid only for Aquarium admission.

This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.

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.

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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

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.

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Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature

Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)

Pass Benefits

Admits up to 2 people at half price. Please refer to https://www.towerhillbg.org/planyourvisit/ for updated policies and pricing.

As of March 2022 the museum no longer requires online ticket reservation for general admission.

1 - Reserve museum pass from Upton Library on this website.

2 - You may still reserve discounted tickets from Tower Hill Botanic Gardens as an option, but it is not necessary.
Follow the directions below if you would like to reserve discounted tickets online.

- Access the ticket reservation system at: purchase.towerhillbg.org

- Under "purchase tickets" select "general admission calendar"

- Choose the date you want to visit

- Select "garden admission # tickets" for the date you want to visit

- Select type and number of tickets needed for your visit

- Follow the prompts to complete the reservation ticket purchase. Use code LIBDI .

3 - Take the discount pass  to the Museum for admission.  You must have the physical library discount pass for entry.

Upton Library pickup hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10am - 8pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.  Please pick up your pass in advance of your visit.

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