To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Boston Children’s Museum
308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
617-426-6500 http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Founded in 1913 by the Science Teachers’ Bureau, the Boston Children’s Museum is the second oldest children’s museum in the world and one of the few that maintain a collection. Designed for both children and families, the Museum exhibits focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health & fitness, and the arts, emphasizing hands-on engagement and learning through experience, and employing play as a tool to spark the inherent creativity, curiosity, and imagination of children.
Categories: Children, Crafts, Family, Technology
Pass Benefits
Online Ticket reservation required by Museum
Discount pass admits up to 4 people at half price.
Please read carefully, as museums now require online timed ticket reservation.
1 - Reserve museum pass from Upton Library on this website.
2 - Access the museum pass via email or print out the discount pass.
3 - Purchase discount timed tickets from Boston Children's Museum
https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/ticketing
a. Scroll down to 'Discount Programs' and click button
b. Expand the arrow beside 'Purchase Discounted Program Tickets'
c. Select 'Half Price Library Timed Ticket'
d. Select date/time, add ticket quantity, click 'Add to Cart'
e. Date of Library pass must match date of timed ticket.
4 - Take both the discount pass and your tickets to the Museum for admission.
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA 01564
978-422-6666 https://www.davisfarmland.com/
[Details/Reserve]
Davis Farmland is a seven-generation, working family farm, continuously in operation since 1846 in Sterling, MA. Starting in 1996, Davis Farmland has provided opportunities for discovery and play to families with children 12 years old and younger. It has a Waterspray Park; Imagine-Acres; Adventureland; interactions with farm animals; and a “Mega Maze” in the fall. It is also home to the largest sanctuary of endangered farm animals in North America. Special events include hands-on reptile shows. Hours change with the season. Shop with food and souvenirs on the premises.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Zoo
Pass Benefits
Admits up to 4 people at a discounted rate ($5 off regular price). Admission cost and hours vary during the year. Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 or younger.
Please check davisfarmland.com for current hours and days open. Passes may appear available for reservation on days when the farmland is closed.
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
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.
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
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 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.
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. 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.
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
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.
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 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 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.