! The following library branch is closed on the selected date, which may affect your ability to receive passes that require picking up in person.
- Leominster Public Library
To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
Monday, January 20, 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
Pass admits THREE (3) people at half price.
All visitors must reserve an entry ticket for a specific day and time prior to coming to the Museum and must check in within 1 hour of their reservation time.
Library patrons can reserve tickets on museum's website prior to visit and pay upon arrival.
(***NOTE: On-site ticket purchases will only be available if the Museum is not at capacity***)
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
"General Admission"-- Pass admits TWO (2) adults at $10.00 each.
"Special Exhibition" -- Pass admits TWO (2) adults and FOUR (4) children ages 7-17 for $10.00 each.
Tickets may be purchased in person at MFA with presentation of Library pass coupon.
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Reserved & purchased in advance online only from MFA directly using library promo code. (Please contact library directly for code.)
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 Type: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to FOUR (4) people at 50% discount off Exhibit Halls admission.
(Please bring library pass with you and stop at Box Office when you arrive at the Museum to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls passes at the discounted rate.)
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: Coupon Pass (must be picked up from the branch, but does not require returning)
Pass Benefits
Pass admits up to FOUR (4) people at 50% off per person.
***Library Pass users CANNOT pre-purchase tickets online nor over the phone and no longer need to make advance registrations with the Aquarium directly.
The original, dated Library Pass coupon must be presented at the Aquarium Box Office at the time of the visit.***
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
Pass admits TWO (2) people at Half Price off general admission.
Open year round.
SPECIAL EVENT--NIGHT LIGHTS 2024 (Library Passes NOT valid for this event!)
Saturday November 23, 2024 through Sunday January 5 , 2025 Daily 4-10 pm
Requires a "separate event ticket" that must be purchased online in advance.
Tickets will NOT be available at the door for this event.
(Property closes 3-4pm during event and Daytime visitors must leave by 3 pm.)