To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
617-267-9300
http://www.mfa.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, in existence since July 4, 1876, is one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with a collection of almost 500,000 works of art, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary painting, sculpture and video. In addition, there are always special exhibitions on view, opportunities to take advantage of educational programs—some right in the galleries—and a contemplative Japanese garden.
Categories: Art, Family, History
Pass Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 2 people at $10 each.
Timed Tickets are not required, but the Museum suggests purchasing tickets online to ensure availability.
1 - Reserve museum pass from Upton Library on this website.
2 - Contact Upton Town Library 508-529-6272 for the pass discount code.
3 - Purchase discount timed tickets from Museum of Fine Arts
https://www.mfa.org/tickets
a. Select a date, and press 'tickets'
b. Enter the promo code found on your library pass in the top right promo code box.
c. Select date/time, and purchase 'library pass' tickets for $10 each.
d. Add to cart and complete checkout process
4 - Take your tickets to the Museum for admission.
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
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.
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-4406
http://www.worcesterart.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Worcester Art Museum is recognized for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, photography, prints, drawings and new media created over the last 5 millennia. Works include those by El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Gauguin, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Picasso, Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Paul Revere, and Nam June Paik. Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan—including some contemporary art. Of note are the floor mosaics from the ancient city of Antioch (Syria) in the entrance, the Japanese print collection, and the “Arms and Armor” collection. There is a café, museum shop, and library on the premises.
Categories: Art, Family, History, Military
Pass Type: Circulating Pass (must be picked up and returned to the branch)
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 2 people at half price. ($9 Adults with the pass discount)
Not Available during the "Flora in Winter" event.
Library Discount admissions cannot be purchased online. Bring the Library pass card to the front desk and purchase your ticket directly from the Guest Services Representative.